Where I’ll be selling stuff next weekend, stop by to say hi!


via CFCR
“Fall has fell here in Saskatoon, and with the new season comes great new events being put on by your community radio station! We’re really excited to present to you the very first CFCR Community Radio Craftacular, taking place October 29th & 30th at Grace Westminster United Church basement. What the devil is a “Craftacular,” you ask? Well, we wanted to highlight all the great crafters and artisans from right here in Saskatoon and area, so we thought we’d get a bunch of them together in a sort of alternative craft fair. You’ll find all sorts of goodies, from jewelry to ceramics to knitting to books to framed art to knicks, knacks and paddy whacks. It will be a great one-stop for all your early holiday shopping. And, since it’s in a church basement, we thought what better food to serve than perogies from the fine folks at local Saskatoon perogy maker Baba’s? You’ll surely smell the delicious sauteed onions as soon as you come down the stairs, so be sure to get yourself a plate. There will also be beverages, muffins from Earthbound Bakery and other delicious desserts available. The whole thing starts on Friday, October 29th from 5-9pm and picks up again on Saturday the 30th, from 9am-8pm, closing early enough for all the kids to go trick-or-treating! Admission is FREE and there will be door prizes and a 50/50 draw, so you might come out ahead just for attending! Vendor space is almost full, but if you are interested in participating as a seller, email our Program Director, Jay Allen at [email protected] for more information.”

Surface + Form: Traditions and Innovations

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SURFACE + FORM | Traditions and Innovations
January 28-30, 2011
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hosted by Funke Fired Arts
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Space is Limited
Deadline to SAVE $75 ends December 5, 2010

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Let your distinctive style emerge
Tradition and innovation are central to all artists’ work. Take a little of one, add generous amounts of the other, based on individual preference, and distinctive styles emerge. In this conference, presenters share the styles and techniques they’ve developed, and attendees will get a chance to try them out to see which ones might work for them. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn varied approaches to creating engaging surfaces and forms.


Space is Limited
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Featured Artists: Meredith Host, Tammy Marinuzzi, Rene Murray,
Jeremy Randall, Ellen Shankin and gwendolyn yoppolo

Meredith Host, Presenter Pottes CouncilTammy Marinuzzi, presenter Potters CouncilRene Murray, presenter Pottes Council
Jeremy Randall, presenter Potters CouncilEllen Shankin, presenter Potters Councilgwendolyn yoppolo, presnter Potters Council
Keynote Artist: Tom Unzicker
Tom unzicker, Presenter Potters Council

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What you’ll learn . . .

  • Add depth of pattern to your work using the following surface decoration: underglazes and slip for trailing, Thermofax screen printing, paper and vinyl stencils and homemade iron oxide decals in three-firing process.
  • Work with soft thin slabs to build functional and sculptural forms.
  • Learn how to use templates, altering and darting.
  • Experiment with sgraffitio, sprigging, slip trailing.
  • Learn how to apply stains, oxide washes and terra sigillata to build layers.
  • Discover the technique of inlaying one type of clay into a slab of another type of clay to create a decorative surface.
  • Find out how to use templates in the construction of architecturally inspired forms.
  • Obtain technical information regarding the use of terra sigillata as a finish and the application of patina finish using a number of non-glaze ceramic materials.
  • Techniques and concepts of glaze chemistry will be discussed.
  • Special considerations for working with porcelain to avoid cracking and warping will be addressed as the artist builds composite forms through throwing, hand building, and molding various elements.
  • Wet altering, pinching and coiling, leather hard forming, stiff shaping, and erosive techniques will be covered.
  • And much more!
Saturday and Sunday Presenter Demonstrations
The schedule is set-up so that attendees can pick and choose which classes to attend over the two day event. Attendees will sign-up during Friday and/or Saturday morning registration. Attendees will be asked to choose one presenter for AM and PM for Saturday and Sunday. Each attendee will see four of the six presenters. Special Vendor Exhibition Friday, Saturday and Sunday
We’re excited to showcase the SURFACE + FORM sponsors during the Friday night reception. If you have a question, they will have the answer. The sponsors will be available starting Friday night through lunch on Sunday. Be sure to stop by and see them.

AMACO/Brent
6060 Guion Road
Indianapolis, IN 46254-122
(800) 374-1600
(317) 244-6871
Website: www.amaco.com

Clay Alliance
PO Box 9363
Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Website: clayalliance.org
Laguna Clay Company/California
14400 Lomitas Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91746
(800) 4-LAGUNA or (800) 452-4862
email: [email protected]
Your local distributor: www.lagunaclay.com/distributors/

Mayco
4077 Weaver Court South
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 675-2018