A great line up of upcoming workshops:“Two Days with Jeff Shapiro”, November 21-22, 2009
In this workshop we will address issues of wood firing, aesthetics vs efficiency, romanticism/ pragmatism, and creative thinking. Demonstrations will include making faceted triangular bottles from wheel thrown forms, slab construction, as well as altered throwing of tea bowls, tea cups and sake cups. We will also look at trimming soft and spontaneously. Shapiro encourages discourse, and this workshop should be a lively and informative sharing of ideas and techniques. A slide presentation of The Japan Experience will reflect on the 9 years Shapiro spent studying in Japan. Tuition: $245 ($215 currently enrolled students). More of his work can be found at: www.jeffshapiroceramics.com
“Clay As Canvas: Exploring Multiple Firings”, Matt Nolen, May 15-16, 2010
In this two-day, hands-on workshop, we will explore the possibilities of building rich ceramic surfaces through multiple firings. On day one, we will respond to previously glaze fired cone 6/cone 10 ware and learn techniques, materials and strategies for a 2nd glaze firing to cone 04-06. Laser print transfers will also be introduced. Day 1 work will be fired overnight. On day 2, Overglaze enamels (China Paint), decals and luster will be the focus and we will work in traditional and innovative ways on top of our fired glaze surfaces. Tuition: $245 ($215 currently enrolled students). For more info, visit: http://www.nolenstudios.com“China Painting: New Directions”, Paul Lewing, July 9-11, 2010
China paint (or overglaze enamel) is a 1000-year-old medium which few clay artists know today. This introductory workshop explores the use of this exciting painting medium on tile and pottery, either commercially made or handmade. Emphasis will be on water-soluble mediums, rather than the traditional oil. All skill levels of potters, painters, and traditional china painters are welcome. Potters will enjoy the bright colors and immediacy of the painting; china painters will discover non-toxic and non-allergenic mediums. Some hands-on, and students will leave with finished work. Includes slide show of Paul’s and other china painted work. Tuition: $365 ($325 currently enrolled students). For more info, visit www.paullewingtile.com
In this two-day, hands-on workshop, we will explore the possibilities of building rich ceramic surfaces through multiple firings. On day one, we will respond to previously glaze fired cone 6/cone 10 ware and learn techniques, materials and strategies for a 2nd glaze firing to cone 04-06. Laser print transfers will also be introduced. Day 1 work will be fired overnight. On day 2, Overglaze enamels (China Paint), decals and luster will be the focus and we will work in traditional and innovative ways on top of our fired glaze surfaces. Tuition: $245 ($215 currently enrolled students). For more info, visit: http://www.nolenstudios.com“China Painting: New Directions”, Paul Lewing, July 9-11, 2010China paint (or overglaze enamel) is a 1000-year-old medium which few clay artists know today. This introductory workshop explores the use of this exciting painting medium on tile and pottery, either commercially made or handmade. Emphasis will be on water-soluble mediums, rather than the traditional oil. All skill levels of potters, painters, and traditional china painters are welcome. Potters will enjoy the bright colors and immediacy of the painting; china painters will discover non-toxic and non-allergenic mediums. Some hands-on, and students will leave with finished work. Includes slide show of Paul’s and other china painted work. Tuition: $365 ($325 currently enrolled students). For more info, visit www.paullewingtile.com
“A Couple of Days with Donnie: He’s Back”, Don Reitz, July 10-11, 2010
“I will be demonstrating my techniques of making large scale sculpture from wheel thrown parts. I will also demonstrate wheel thrown sculptural vessels, which will include functional and non-functional forms. I will use slips and colored engobes to enhance form. Slab construction, painting and decorating techniques on wet clay will also be explored. The workshop will be supplemented with slides.” Tuition: $245 ($215 currently enrolled students). For more info: www.donreitz.com“Mapping Out the Village: A Mural of Greenwich House” Bruce Howdle, July 16-18, 2010
In this workshop Bruce will demonstrate, from start to finish, how he conceptualizes and constructs his ceramic murals. He will be creating a special mural to commemorate Greenwich House Pottery’s 100th Anniversary. Additionally, Bruce will be discussing the logistics and the how-to for Public Art Commissions. This workshop will be a primer for anyone interested in designing, making and mounting outdoor, or indoor, murals. Tuition: $365 ($325 currently enrolled students). For more info: www.brucehowdle.com“Throwing and Altering Porcelain” , Matt Long, July 16-18, 2010
The demonstrations will concentrate on exploring the gestural qualities of porcelain through functional pottery. I will be making work that is thrown and immediately altered off the wheel. Through the exploration of line and gesture, I have been working with thick slip as a way to express yet another kind of line that highlights the material in a different way. It is this exploration of line and gesture that continues to captivate me as I continue to express those qualities that is inherent in the material. We will cover many areas of pot making, including functional and aesthetic choices that lead to a better understanding of material, and the generation of new ideas and processes. Tuition: $365 ($325 currently enrolled students). For more info: www.fullvictory.comFor all the info check out their website here.
“I will be demonstrating my techniques of making large scale sculpture from wheel thrown parts. I will also demonstrate wheel thrown sculptural vessels, which will include functional and non-functional forms. I will use slips and colored engobes to enhance form. Slab construction, painting and decorating techniques on wet clay will also be explored. The workshop will be supplemented with slides.” Tuition: $245 ($215 currently enrolled students). For more info: www.donreitz.com“Mapping Out the Village: A Mural of Greenwich House” Bruce Howdle, July 16-18, 2010In this workshop Bruce will demonstrate, from start to finish, how he conceptualizes and constructs his ceramic murals. He will be creating a special mural to commemorate Greenwich House Pottery’s 100th Anniversary. Additionally, Bruce will be discussing the logistics and the how-to for Public Art Commissions. This workshop will be a primer for anyone interested in designing, making and mounting outdoor, or indoor, murals. Tuition: $365 ($325 currently enrolled students). For more info: www.brucehowdle.com“Throwing and Altering Porcelain” , Matt Long, July 16-18, 2010The demonstrations will concentrate on exploring the gestural qualities of porcelain through functional pottery. I will be making work that is thrown and immediately altered off the wheel. Through the exploration of line and gesture, I have been working with thick slip as a way to express yet another kind of line that highlights the material in a different way. It is this exploration of line and gesture that continues to captivate me as I continue to express those qualities that is inherent in the material. We will cover many areas of pot making, including functional and aesthetic choices that lead to a better understanding of material, and the generation of new ideas and processes. Tuition: $365 ($325 currently enrolled students). For more info: www.fullvictory.comFor all the info check out their website here.
