by Carole Epp | Feb 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
SERES’09 ‘I. International Ceramic, Glass, Enamel, Glaze and Pigment Congress’
aims to bring academicians, artists, designers in the fields of ceramic, glass, enamel, glaze, pigment and cement and people of regarded industries together, supplying them suitable arena for sharing knowledge and experiences and for determining possible future collaborations with its wide range of coverage. SERES’09 will be held on the 12-14th of October 2009 in Anadolu University, Yunusemre Campus, Congress Centre, Eskisehir. During Congress Internationally Judged Ceramic and Glass Art exhibitions will be organised. Additionally, if supported by the European Ceramic Society, School and Workshop on Microscopy of Ceramics will be held on the 8-13th of October 2009.The official language of SERES’09 is English and the Congress will cover the following subject:§ Ceramic, glass, glaze, enamel and pigment raw materials§ Glazes and pigments in ceramic industry§ Ceramic, glass, glaze, enamel and pigment production processes§ Latest developments in ceramics, glasses, glazes, enamels and pigments§ Waste evaluations in ceramics, glasses, glazes and pigments§ Glass-ceramics§ Tiles and bricks§ Cement and concrete§ Ceramics, glasses, glazes, pigments and coro plastics in Archeology § Ceramic arts and history§ Decorations§ Ceramics, glasses and enamels in Architecture§ Designs§ Archeometry§ Quality control§ Environmental issues§ Other related subjects to conventional ceramics, glasses, enamels, glazes and pigments.
Please contact them throught their website for more information about participation, attendence and exhibitions.
by Carole Epp | Feb 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
February 23 – 27
EXPERIMENTAL STUDIO
Karen Harsbo, DK & Tine Hecht-Pedersen, DK
Innovative experiments with technique & material
A laboratory of mould making, sand casting, mix media, paperclay, glaze & plaster
April 25 – 26
PHOTOGRAPHY – FORM, COLOUR & LIGHT
Ole Akhøj, DK
Professional photo studio in lighting, techniques & simple methods
Please bring your own ceramics, glass work or sculptures in other materials
May 11 – 20
CROSS DRAUGHT KILN
Collaborative firing in Scandinavia´s largest woodfired kiln1-2 days glazing/loading + 3 days firing + 4-5 days cooling + last day unloading
June 20 – August 31
SCULPTURE IN PUBLIC SPACE – SYMPOSIUM
Distinguished artists from around the world will come together in summer 2009 to generate contemporary reflections, models, testimonials of sculpture & architecture through its objectification in clay
Guest Artists: Akio Takamori (US/J), Wenzhi Zhang (China) & Christie Brown (UK)
Please call/email or see our website for program details.
Application deadline is April 15 2009
June 27 – 28
SCULPTURE IN PUBLIC SPACE – SEMINAR
Seminar with hands-on workshops, lectures, dialogue & exchange
August
WOODFIRE MARATHON VOL II
Woodfiring in Guldagergaards woodfired kilns: Bourry Box, Soda kiln and the famous Crossdraught-kiln combined with building a mini-anagama. Intense weeks with production, firings, dialogues & exchange
Cross Draught Kiln will be fired August 17-26
October 5 – 9
Takeshi Yasuda
Guldagergaard is honoured to present one of the most celebrated potters working in Europe today. Workshop on wheel throwing in combination with different techniques
October 12 – 16
PLASTER MASTER WORKSHOP
Richard Saaby, DK
Model & mould making with different materials and techniques. Plaster work from A to Z. For beginners and advanced
October 26 – 30
VITRIFIED PRINT
Paul Scott, UK
Printmaking course for those with some experience of print and/or ceramics and/or glass, which will examine a range of transfer technologies and direct printing.
November 3 – December 16 2009 / January 5 – February 17 2010
NETWORK 2009 – SYMPOSIUMA
6 weeks long project for recently graduated ceramists recommended by their educational institutions from all over the world
Individual project development, guest artists, lectures & workshops on photography, graphic design & exhibition planning
Application deadline is August 1 2009
Please call/e-mail or see our website for program details
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM JANUARY – OCTOBER 2009
For professional & emerging artists, designers, teachers & students
Accepted by application
Contact for more information:
International Ceramic Research Center – DenmarkGuldagergaardHeilmannsvej 31ADK-4230 Skælskør
T +4558190016F +4558190037
[email protected]
website
by Carole Epp | Feb 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
Smooth-On ‘How To’ Seminar Basic Mold Making & Casting, Calgary
March 12
Register Today-Space is Limited! Hosted by GYPTEK INC.
Glenmore Inn, 2720 Glenmore Trail SE, Calgary
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost $60.00 + GST = $63.00 Lunch included
For More Information or to register contact (403) 201-0433 /[email protected]
by Carole Epp | Feb 6, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Archie Bray is hiring!
Below is the posting, but also check out there
website for more info about the Bray.
Clay Business Manager
The Archie Bray Clay business is an enterprise business that operates to provide technical and financial support for the Archie Bray Foundation. The Clay Business Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Clay Business operations. These responsibilities are roughly divided into two components; manufacturing and retail sales. The manager will work with the Resident Artist Director to ensure that the business serves the Foundation mission and continues to grow and provide support for the Foundation.
Training and Experience
Business experience and a minimum of five years working in the field of ceramics are required. The potential candidate must have a broad knowledge of ceramic processes and materials and it is encouraged that they have some manufacturing experience. Candidates should also be familiar with financial record keeping software, have skills in office and staff management and have excellent customer service skills.
Remuneration and Benefits
This position will be a full-time salaried position based on a 40-hour workweek. Health care coverage is available after 90 days of employment. The Clay Business Manager will be able to accrue paid vacation time at a rate of one half day per month after the first six months.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, list of employment and contact information for last five years and two non-employment related references and contact information to:The Archie Bray Foundation
Attn: Steven Y. Lee
2915 Country Club Rd.
Helena, MT. 59602Or you can e-mail a word or PDF file to [email protected]. Please type “Clay Business Manager Application” in the subject heading.
Deadline is March 16, 2009
