by Carole Epp | May 5, 2008 | Uncategorized
One of the main things on my “to do” list lately has been to update the links on this blog which are currently looking quite sparse as compared to the numerous blogs I actually read and am inspired by. So hopefully soon enough there will be enough hours in the day to get this done. Priorities have definitely shifted as of late with most of my time spent amusing or being amused by the little one and desperately searching for stolen moments away in the studio. The loud music in the studio may have been replaced by the hum and crackle of the baby monitor but it’s still a wonderful escape from the repetition of the everyday.
But this new schedule has also had an impact on my blog reading as of late. I’m falling behind now that the little one sleeps through the night and I’m no longer up in the wee hours of the morning coaxing him back to slumbers and reading craft theory or design blogs to keep me awake. Yes I realize I’m an obsessive geek to even think of reading about ceramics at such a time!
Anyhow I was just catching up on my reading of Mike Press’s blog Hand Made Theory and thought to myself that I might not have mentioned it before on this blog, so here you go, it’s a great read for craftspeople of any medium with great links so find the time for a browse (preferably during sane hours of the day!)
by Carole Epp | May 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
I was just out in BC for a long needed break, enjoying the beautiful spring gardens of the coast, and finding some time for lazing about and checking out some of Victoria’s open studios. It’s such a great idea that I wish we did this more back home, having afternoon open houses/studios where you can meet artists, enjoy yummy cookies, and see some fantastic work that you might not otherwise find in the shops and galleries. Of course it’s always nice to have that direct interaction with makers, finding out interesting tricks of the trade and seeing how different people work – plus it fuels my snoopiness about how others studios are set up, which in turn can also fuel studio envy…
This is the work of Ester Galac who is a lovely clay artist I met on the studio tour. She had beautiful works with a variety of elegant glaze choices from subtle blue to bronze glazes and interesting forms incorporating inspiration and materials from the coast. You can check out more of her work on the BC tourism website.
I think this open studio format of exposing the public to artwork is interesting. Not only does it provide a relaxed casual setting for viewing art, but is also allows the direct interaction between maker and user of an object. In craft communities we often talk about a need to educate audiences about the importance/value/excellence in craftsmanship of the crafted object and this format presents a less didactic or formal approach as compared to a gallery setting. I know lots of artists who do this individually, hosting their own open studios which is great, but there was also something nice about an organized tour of multiple studios all in one day where you can float in and out of spaces enjoying a day of conversation and beautiful art here and there around the city…
by Carole Epp | May 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
SPEAKER SERIES: Wilhelm Nassau speaks at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery on the history of ceramics and glass
THE HISTORY OF CERAMICS
Friday, May 9 at 4:30pm
Admission – $5.00
CCGG Docents & Volunteers – free!
THE HISTORY OF GLASS
Friday, May 30 at 4:30pm
Admission – $5.00
CCGG Docents & Volunteers – free!
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