National League of American Pen Women Central Ohio Branch

“Clay: A Love Affair with Time” – Carmen Osterman – Member Spotlight

Carmen will be discussing her studio practice and the methods in which her work juxtaposes the beauty of the environment and the harm being inflicted upon it. In this talk she will break down her process using clay to build ornate depictions of birds being consumed by ecological succession from their habitats. Ostermann will delve into how her work shifts between scientific findings and traditional knowledge in order to seek an understanding of our relationship with the natural world by using collection, containment, attention, deep listening and a labor intensive studio practice. This talk will also cover current and future projects.

When:

• Thursday, January 9 • 6:30p-8:30p

Where:

• Zoom online – link will be emailed

Heather Webber – Guest Author

USA Today bestselling author Heather Webber is the author of more than thirty novels and has been twice nominated for the Agatha Award. She will speak to us about her writing career and her recent novel, A Certain Kind of Starlight.

When:

• Wednesday, March 12, 2025 • 1:00p-3:00p

Where:

• The Storyline Bookshop
  2108 Tremont Center, Columbus, OH 43221

Senior Dress Rehearsal: Sleeping Beauty Ballet

Join us as we witness the timeless tale of Princess Aurora’s 100 year slumber, which can only be broken by a Prince’s Kiss. It will be performed by the Columbus BalletMet and choreographed to the timeless Tchaikovsky score.

When:

• Friday, May 2 • 11:00a

Where:

• Ohio Theater
  39 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43215