Carlo Chinatti

Portrait of ceramic artist Carlo Chinatti standing on a hillside in autumn
Two red ceramic slab forms by Carlo Chinatti, one with a carved black-and-white landscape panel and one marked 52 59
Dark blue ceramic dish by Carlo Chinatti with a sweeping white crescent glaze across the surface
“Waiting for the Rains” (2022) by Carlo Chinatti — a black-and-white drawing of a hooded figure on cobblestones under a stormy sky
Two pale stoneware vessels by Carlo Chinatti resting on a wooden board outdoors with garden foliage behind
Stoneware mug by Carlo Chinatti with a carved blue and white mountain range against an amber glaze
Amber-glazed ceramic cup by Carlo Chinatti with a textured, speckled turquoise inlay running down one side
“SunDial Stump” (2022) by Carlo Chinatti — a small ceramic sculpture of a tree stump with a metal gnomon
Ceramic sculpture by Carlo Chinatti of a hand rising out of a twisted, ribbed form, photographed against black

Carlo Chinatti, one of Gasper Arts Center's newest pottery instructors, brings a diverse batch of experiences and skills to our community. Graduating in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Ceramics and a minor in Sociology from Southern Connecticut State University, Carlo has a strong foundation in both the technical and social aspects of art.

At Gasper Arts Center, Carlo specializes in both pottery and hand building, sharing his passion and expertise with students of all levels. His artistic journey extends beyond clay, as he also enjoys working with charcoal, digital drawing on an iPad, and photography, adding depth and variety to his creative repertoire.

In addition to his role at Gasper Arts Center, Carlo is currently a field manager and contractor hand at Magic City Remodeling. His hands-on experience in the field of remodeling complements his artistic skills, providing a practical perspective to his work with ceramics.

Carlo's teaching experience is extensive and varied. He has spent three years as a Level 1 PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) badge holder, teaching skiing at Powder Ridge Park in Middlefield, Connecticut. His ability to instruct and guide students is further demonstrated by his three years of experience as a substitute teacher and teacher's assistant at Beman Middle School, Portland Middle School, and Killian Oaks Academy in Miami.

 cchinatticeramics@gmail.com