Antigua and Barbuda’s Chelsea McMaster Awarded Fulbright-National Geographic Grant to Preserve Antigua’s Folk Pottery Traditions

Chelsea McMaster Awarded Fulbright-National Geographic Grant to Preserve Antigua’s Folk Pottery Traditions

Chelsea McMaster, a ceramic artist from Antigua and Barbuda, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-National Geographic Award to support her mission of preserving the island’s folk pottery traditions. McMaster’s work centers on documenting and revitalizing traditional pottery techniques and oral histories that have been passed down through generations.

Working alongside the last remaining traditional potters in Antigua, McMaster will focus on coil building and sculpting techniques using low-fire clay and traditional finishes.

Her research will be conducted in Seaview Farm, a village renowned for its 200-year history in ceramic arts. To ensure these skills are sustained, her project will culminate in a series of workshops aimed at teaching students and educators about Antigua’s pottery heritage.

McMaster’s project not only celebrates Antigua’s cultural history but also aims to mitigate the decline of traditional crafts by fostering a new generation of artisans who appreciate and continue these time-honored practices.

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