Amanda Fletchersmith graduated from VCU in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (BFA.) where she focused on ceramics and jewelry. She has managed custom frame shops and galleries in Virginia.
She has shown at multiple galleries around the metropolitan DC area. Amanda's art can regularly be found at Del Ray Artisans, The Art League at the Torpedo Factory, and at The Fairfax Art League.
"For me, art is compulsive; it's the need to make to see an idea through."
Amanda's mediums include ceramic, watercolor, acrylic, fiber, metal, and mixed media; she prefers to work with traditional techniques applied to non-traditional materials and vice versa.
Amanda's primary focus is recreating the look and feel of living, moving creatures in her art. Whether fantastical or realistic, Amanda's art primarily revolves around breathing life into artistic interpretations of the natural world. Her pieces draw inspiration from nature and biology diagrams as well as mythology, fantasy, and science fiction.
Bring Your Imagination to Life in Clay Unleash your creativity in this hands-on sculpting workshop designed for teens and adults (ages 14+). Guided by Amanda Fletchersmith, one of our talented instructors known for her whimsical and expressive clay figures, you’ll spend two relaxing hours shaping your own unique character — whether inspired by your imagination, a favorite figure, or something entirely abstract. Learn essential sculpting and hand-building techniques, explore form and texture, and add personality and detail to your piece. After the session, your work will remain in the studio to dry and be kiln-fired. You can then return about three weeks later for a free painting and glazing session once your sculpture is ready. Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, Jan 18th 🕓 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 👩🏫 Instructor: Amanda Fletchersmith 👥 Ages: 14 & up A perfect creative break for anyone looking to unwind, explore their artistic side, and bring imagination to form in clay.
Bring Your Imagination to Life in Clay Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on sculpting workshop designed for kids and teens ages 9–18. Guided by Amanda Fletchersmith, one of our talented instructors known for her whimsical and expressive clay figures, participants will spend two creative hours shaping their own unique character — inspired by their imagination, a favorite figure, or something completely original. Students will learn essential sculpting and hand-building techniques, explore form and texture, and add personality and detail to their creations. After the workshop, each piece will remain at the studio to dry and be kiln-fired. Once the sculptures are ready, participants can return about three weeks later for a free painting and glazing session to add color and finishing touches to their creations. Details: 📅 Date: Monday, Oct 12th 🕓 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 👩🏫 Instructor: Amanda Fletchersmith 👥 Ages: 9–18 A fun and inspiring workshop for young artists to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and bring their imagination to life in clay.
Sculpt, paint, and bring your spooky imagination to life! Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun, hands-on clay sculpting workshop designed for ages 14 and up. Guided by Amanda Fletchersmith, participants will create their own unique Halloween-inspired character, from ghosts, pumpkins, witches, and monsters to something completely original. During this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn essential hand-building and sculpting techniques while exploring shape, texture, and character design. After the workshop, your piece will stay at the studio to dry and be kiln-fired. You’ll then return for a painting and glazing session before Halloween to add color and finishing touches. After the final firing, your finished piece will be ready for pickup a few days before Halloween. Details:📅 Date: Sunday, October 18🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM👩🏫 Instructor: Amanda Fletchersmith👥 Ages: 14+ A fun Halloween experience for anyone looking to get creative, try sculpting, and make a one-of-a-kind piece to enjoy for the season.
