by Carole Epp | Oct 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
Bayard Building façade, 65 Bleecker”Last of the Handmade Buildings: Terra Cotta In and Around New York”
Lecture: October 21st, 7-9pm
This presentation will start by focusing on the manufacture of terra cotta and the changes in building technology which helped lead to the great popularity of terra cotta during the early part of the 20th century. Remarkable examples abound in all five on New York¹s boroughs and include nearly all building types — theaters, schools, skyscrapers, apartment houses, and commercial structures. The village has some superb examples of architectural ceramics ranging from Louis Sullivan¹s only NYC building at 65 Bleecker Street (1898) to polychrome apartment houses such as 37 Washington Square W (1928, Groenberg & Leuchtag) to a more modern use of terra cotta at The Church House of the First Presbyterian Church, 12 West 12th Street (1960, Edgar Tafel). We will look at how these and many other terra cotta and tile buildings have contributed to the richness and beauty of the city’s architecture.
RSVP to Lisa Chicoyne, admission is free.
Lecture will take place at theGreenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street.
Walking Tour: October 24th, 2-4pm
As we visit some of the stellar examples of architectural ceramics in the Greenwich Village area, we will discuss how to identify terra cotta a material renowned for its ability to mimic other materials, particularly stone. We will also try to note buildings that date from around 1909, when Greenwich House Pottery was first established. This will give us an opportunity to think about what the city looked like and what architectural use was being made of ceramics (for tile and terra cotta) during this era. Highlights of the tour will include Sullivan¹s Bayard-Condict Building, Judson Memorial Church, and the Devinne Press Building.
Limited to 20 participants, two hour walk, meet at GHP.
RSVP to Lisa Chicoyne. Walk is $50 per person, mail payment to Greenwich House Pottery, 16 Jones Street, NY, NY 10014, Attn: Susan Tunick Walking Tour.
by Carole Epp | Oct 15, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery Masters Ceramic Workshop Series for 2010 – Peter Callas
Launched in 2009, with the Robin Hopper workshop, the Ceramic Master’s Workshop is a special weekend-long event for professional potters or ceramics artists. Hosted by the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, it is designed to provide a high level of professional development for Moose Jaw professional potters and others as space allows.
The 2010 workshop, One of a Kind Forms, will be led by Peter Callas. Peter Callas has forged a career over 35 years, which has earned him a worldwide reputation for both his pioneering work with the anagama kiln and his unique style of ceramic art. Callas, “is credited with bringing the first anagama and the technique of prolonged wood firing for aesthetic affects to America in 1976. For many years he fired Voulkos’ work in his New Jersey kiln and traveled extensively worldwide with Voulkos as his assistant. Today Peter Callas is considered to be one of America’s foremost authorities on the wood fire anagama kiln tradition.”[i] At this workshop Peter Callas will demonstrate ways to deal with slab and wheel surfaces, and the aesthetics of One of Kind Forms. Technique/Focus will emphasize sculptural challenges, abstracting vessels, and constructing maquettes. Callas’ work often “speaks” to the viewer and his spirited, poetic approach will help and encourage students to handle clay in new and exciting ways. This intimate presentation will make it a rewarding experience for participants at all levels. Visit his website www.petercallas.com for more information,
The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery is nestled in the heart of Moose Jaw, on the edge of Crescent Park, and provides an excellent facility for this kind of informal workshop. Other events such as studio tours and social activities are designed to allow everyone at the workshop to learn in a collegial and supportive environment.
The key goals of the workshop are:
· To provide an opportunity for interaction among professional ceramic artists.
· To observe a prominent ceramic artist, in an informal setting.
· To have the group tour the local pottery studios and to interact with the vibrant local ceramic community during both social and demonstrative events.
· To provide participants with an opportunity to bring work for discussion with other peers and presenter.
· To raise the profile of the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery.
2010 Workshop Fee: $150
If you are accepted into the workshop then your fee of $150 must be paid in full by December 31, 2009. Partial refund of workshop fee will be considered only in the event of illness or injury.
Billeting: is available by special request.
Application Required Information: Please submit 8 to10 labelled images of recent work in jpeg digital format on disc or by email, or on printed hard copies by mail, a CV, a one paragraph summery biography, a statement about your work, and a statement about why you would like to attend this workshop. Space is limited.
The selection committee will make their selections n the first week of December, 2009.
Deadline: Applications must be received in by the MJM&AG by December 1, 2009.
Workshop Dates: Friday January 22, 2010, 7:30 p.m.- Peter Callas will give a lecture that is free and open to the workshop participants and the public.
January 23 to 24, 2010 – Workshop for invited participants 9:30 to 4:30 daily.
Contact information: Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery 461 Langdon Crescent Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0X0 692-4471 Heather Smith or Christy Schweiger
[email protected] [i] Cited from: http://www.americancontemporaryceramics.com/blog/2009/04/15/sparks-the-ceramic-art-of-peter-callas/
by Carole Epp | Oct 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Toronto’s Largest Show and Sale of Fine Handcrafted Clay and Glass.
Featuring 50 clay and glass artists ranging from internationally recognized leaders in the field, to emerging clay and glass craftspeople presenting som of the best decorative and functional clay and glass in Canada.
CNIB Building, Conference Centre, 1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
Thursday, Oct. 15th noon to 9 pm
Friday, Oct. 16th 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday, Oct. 17th 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, Oct 18th 11 am to 4 pm
For more info check out the website here.
by Carole Epp | Oct 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
featuring John Boyd, Glaze Specialist
Albert Community Center Loft
610 Clarence Ave.
Saskatoon
Early registration by Oct. 14th is $45.00
Door registration starting at 8:30 am Oct. 17 is $50.00
Oct. 16th – Artist talk 7:00-9:00pm- in the loft
Oct. 17th – Sessions 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00
Lunch not provided, but coffee, water and snacks provided for breaks.
