by Carole Epp | Dec 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Well today just happens to be the perfect day for posting some gorgeous pots with flowers and botanical themes, as where I live we’re in the midst of an early deep freeze which is making most of us contemplate moving to warmer climate (any one got a job for me??? anyone???) My thanks to Carol for at least warming up my computer screen! Enjoy her beautiful work and words:
“I’m Carol Barclay, from Rochester, NY, and I’ve been playing in the mud for almost 30 years! My studio overlooks my large perennial and annual garden, and the botanical influence is strong in my work.I see my porcelain forms as freezing a moment of fluidity. Each hand-built piece involves rolling out thin sheets of porcelain, coaxing the clay into shape, and tending the work through weeks of careful drying, burnishing, and carving. The last steps of glazing and firing in an electric kiln finally yield the finished piece.
I’ve been excited to have my work shown at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian, and in the Corning Glassworks Executive Club collection.
I’m often asked about my fascination with making functional porcelain. I think that a handmade pot is a most satisfying possession. It can make any meal a celebration, as one savors the shape, the glaze and the decoration that make each piece unique and personally pleasing. I myself have an extensive collection of pottery and I select with care when I pick a vessel for my cereal, or salad, or soup. I enjoy the connection to the potter and the opportunity to add beauty to my daily routine.
Working with porcelain is a heady delight for me and I’ve been energized with ideas for elegant form and joyous decoration. I love my work!’
I have two websites:
http://www.BarclayStudios.com (where my husband, a photographer: my daughter, a playwright: and my son-in-law, a novelist also have sites)
by Carole Epp | Dec 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
All Hand Made and Helen Stephens Gallery December 09
254 Bronte Road, Waverley 2024 T/f +61 02 9386 4099 [email protected] www.helenstephensgallery.com This Saturday December 12, is our last trading day at All Hand Made and Helen Stephens Gallery. There is a 10 percent discount on all items even the specialist one off items by some of our major Australian Contemporary studio ceramic artists. Don’t rely on the website for stock since we can’t keep it up to date. Better to call by and see what we have. We still have some of our smaller inexpensive ceramics by several artists including Cath O’Gorman”s pourer jugs, little dishes and shells, brightly painted cups, earthernware bowls and plates. Keiko Matsui has made a selection of her wonderfully quirky hand painted porcelain bowls and jugs in blue and white and also oribe style bowls and sake set. There are also our patty cake candle holders in red, green and white and just a few of our AHM Gallery slip cast jugs and lots more by more than 20 individual makers . We also have textiles: table runners, Indian cotton table cloths and napkins, place mats, summer scarves, cloth bags and even soft toys. Over the years we have made our reputation for our unique style because these artists have come to us with their “labours of love”. The exhibition and sale of ceramics and artwork from a private collection will continue in Helen Stephens Gallery until December 12. This exhibition can be checked out on the website.
www.helenstephensgallery.com An additional exhibit is a new body of work by Phil Elson. Phil spent four months last year in Barcelona as a recipient of an Australia Council residency grant. Phil, as many of you will know, makes beautiful porcelain wheel thrown bowls . This body of work in translucent unglazed porcelain is more sculptural though still essentially functional forms influenced he says by the size and shape of the buildings dominating the skyline in Barcelona. In the stockroom we have discounts on paintings and works on paper and some ceramics. I look forward to welcoming you in the shop and in the gallery over the next few days. If you are having trouble getting here please call 029386 4099 or 0410037359 and I will make sure I’m here to open the doors for you. Thanks for your continuing support over the years. Still looking for a buyer for All Hand Made so if anyone is interested or knows anyone who might be interested please contact me. Helen Stephens
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10.30 – 6pm
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Helen Stephens
Principal
Helen Stephens Gallery and All Hand Made
252 Bronte Rd, Waverley 2024
(02) 9386-4099
URL: www.allhandmadegallery.com
by Carole Epp | Dec 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’m just captivated by the work (and glazes) of Gwendolyn Yoppolo, one of the new members of Artaxis.
Check out her work and statement here on Artaxis.
And more here at her website.
by Carole Epp | Dec 9, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Ceramics Instructor
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Los Angeles, California, 90021, United States
Posted by: Inner-City Arts
Job Category: Education & Training
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: January 30, 2010
Last updated: December 1, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): English, Spanish
Job posted on: December 1, 2009
Area of Focus: Art, Architecture, Music, Children and Youth, Community Development
Description: Inner-City Arts is dedicated to bringing the best of creative experiences to the thousands of children who live in the downtown area, and attend public schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. Working with LAUSD and community partners, we offer comprehensive arts and language programs during the instructional school day and after school, with classes in visual art, ceramics, dance, music, drama, and animation to over 8,000 children from 60 area elementary, middle and high schools.
Inner-City Arts is seeking an experienced, energetic and talented Ceramics instructor to teach instructional day, after-school and/or weekend ceramics programs for elementary, middle and high school students, grades K – 12th. We are looking for a skillful teaching artist who works from the special resources of his or her own art form in unique and positive ways, and who is able to tailor his or her teaching skills to meet the needs of children and youth who attend downtown schools.
The Ceramics Instructor at Inner-City Arts has overall responsibility for teaching of the animation curriculum. Specific job responsibilities include:
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Designing and implementing a program that teaches the basics of ceramics and clay to students of a variety of ages and backgrounds, including hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Ability to collaborate with students and lead them in creating original works.
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Developing, writing and updating lesson plans and curricula outlines for that art form. Ability to revise plans based on the creativity of the students.
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Knowledge if and experience in overseeing a ceramics studio set up, equipment and scheduling of classes.
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Participating in staff trainings and attending all staff meetings
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Collaborating with teaching staff, team-teaching and envisioning growth of the Ceramics program to achieve Inner-City Arts curricular goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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BFA or advanced degree in Ceramics, or related art form.
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Experience and practice in the field.
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Prior teaching experience with ages 5- 18 years, and knowledge of public school goals, vision and teaching methodologies.
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Must be a team player, exhibit patience and sensitivity and enjoy working with children.
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Knowledge and/or experience working with English Learners
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Must have the ability to design curricula appropriate for different age groups of children and youth; ability to differentiate instruction for diverse populations.
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Knowledge and/or experience teaching in child-centered education.
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Interest in integration strategies and curricular connections a plus.
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Must be in good physical health
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Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus Additional Qualifications: LOCATION:
Inner-City Arts is located in downtown Los Angeles adjacent to the Produce Mart and Skid Row.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full time 40 hr work week, days and times determined by schedule of teaching terms. How to Apply: TO APPLY: Fax/send/e-mail resume with cover letter to: Susie Goliti, Director of Administration, Inner-City Arts, 720 Kohler St., Los Angeles, CA 90021, FAX: 213-627-6469, [email protected].
NO CALLS PLEASE.
For further information about Inner-City Arts: www.inner-cityarts.org.
by Carole Epp | Dec 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
So nice to see and include a familiar face as well – John was part of the last Artist of the Day month (see the post here.) Always interesting to see a follow up of what the artist has done next. In John’s case – continued on making objects of exquisite beauty!
John Shirley – Artist’s Statement
My fascination with the ceramic process is a major influence in my work. I work in bone-china with soluble salts as surface treatment. These salts have a tendency to permeate the surface of the work adding subtle water colour effects and creating an ethereal quality. My aim in this work is to produce one-off pieces integrating technique and personal expression.
For more info on John’s research and technique:
2009 Ceramics Technical, no 29, ‘Exploring Local Materials in the Development of Translucent Bodies’
2008 Ceramics Technical, no 27, ‘Soluble Salts as a Surface Treatment on Bone China’
Contact John by email at:
[email protected]
his website at:
http://www.johnshirleyceramics.com
visit his blog at:
http://johnshirleyceramics.blogspot.com
or his facebook page at:
http://facebook.com/johnshirleyceramicspage
