The Randolph Arts Guild’s 24th Annual North Carolina Potters Conference

PotCon2011ad JINGDEZHEN PORCELAIN MASTERS – – – – March 4-6, 2011
Downtown Asheboro, NC Guest Artists
Li Chao, Professor Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute
Dai Guangyu, Master Trimmer
Zhan Shaolin, Master Thrower
Xie Zhenghua, Master Slab Maker
Feng Shangjin, Master Over-glaze Painter
Feng Weina, Master Under-Glaze Painter Presenters
Li Chao
Carla Coch
Shoji Satake – – – – Registration Pre-Registration is Required!
Registration: $200.00 per person
Includes all meals Registration is limited to 250 personsWant more info? Go here.

International call for ceramic artists: 31st Concurs Internacional de Ceramica De L’Alcora 2011


The Town Council of L’Alcora, announces its call for entries for the 31st Concurs Internacional de Ceramica De L’Alcora 2011, organised by a Commission designated to that effect. All participants are entitled to present a maximum of two works of art created with ceramic materials, which must be original and unique. Entries created by non ceramic procedures, works of an industrial nature or those who have entered in another competitions will not be admitted. Works must not exceed 2 metres long in any of their dimensions. Entries not measuring 30 cm long or wide will not be accepted. Entries must be sent to the Secretaría del Concurso (Museo de Cerámica, C/ Teixidors, 5 – E12110 L’Alcora · Spain) before April 30th, 2010. All entries must include a properly completed application form, and the author or authors’ curriculum vitae. Registration will be able by e-mail [email protected], also attaching the curriculum vitae. A maximum of three images with neutral background (either printed or in jpg format -200 dpi minimum) must be attached to each work of art. The jury will be made up of renowned experts from the world of ceramics. Members will be made public once their final verdict has been announced. Finalist entries must be sent to the L’Alcora Ceramics Museum before May 8th, 2011. Those works who break this term will be excluded from the competition. Finalist entries will be exposed from June 24th until Sept. 11th, 2011. Deadline: March 23rd, 2011
Rules of the Competition (in English): bases_eng
For links and more information regarding the call and images of some interesting ceramic work on their blog: http://concursointernacional.blogspot.com/

Nothing’s gonna stop us now…

photo
* creative zone pic via superflash

Sure it snows like crazy and you sometimes
have to plow your way through the snow and sleet
just to get to the studio


but when there is a brand new full bucket of slip waiting for you
just begging to be used, well it’s a good day.
a creative day.
a day full of possibilities.
a productive day.


I hope you enjoyed your saturday as much as i did.
what did you make?

Vitrified Print Course – Paul Scott

By Paul Scott (UK)
April 11
th – 15th 2011

Once again Guldagergaard proudly presents Paul Scott and his printmaking course for those with some experience of print and/or ceramics and/or glass. Discover a range of transfer technologies and direct printing or develop a particular aspect of a process or technique.

The “Vitrified Print” courses have formed an important part of the developing knowledge in the field, and are well known for being very informative and hugely enjoyable. Vitrified Print will be structured to encourage the students research interests to take priority over a rigid teaching format. This allows the individuals to develop a technique or process under expert guidance. For those wishing to have a specific program of work, the workshop will concentrate initially on direct drawing – monoprint transfers – then go on to consider the processes of relief and intaglio printing as well as screenprinting and lithography. We will examine the theory of traditional decal production but concentrate on alternative transfer technologies, direct printing and the role of laser printer and photocopier in ceramic and glass transfers.

Emphasis will be placed on developing high quality work and processes using minimal specialist equipment, so that participants will be able to continue using the new technologies and methods in their own studios. The course will include a series of illustrated lectures on printed ceramics, their origins and contemporary roles and functions.
Paul Scott
Paul is well known for his research through his books, in particular ceramics and print. He has curated exhibitions and held workshops around the world. In short: He is one of the world’s top people in the field of print techniques!

Prices
Please note that all materials and firings are included in the price.
Workshop: 2750 DDK
Students and Members of Friends of Guldagergaard: 2550 DDK

Accommodation

We have a special deal for four nights incl. breakfast with Hotel Postgaarden which is close to Guldagergaard. Just contact Jette (postgaarden(at)postgaarden-skaelskoer.dk) there and tell her that you are a workshop participant here.

If you would like to stay elsewhere please take a look at our list of accommodation.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Time
Usually the workshop takes place between 10 AM – 5 PM

Check their website here.

A site 2 see friday – Artists Wanted

Artists Wanted : A Year In Review is an international, all-medium-encompassing open call for art. This is your moment to share your work with the world and have a chance at $10,000 in grants, international publicity and a feature exhibition in Scope Art Show during Armory Week in New York City. You did the hard part, making great work.
This is your call to be discovered.Your Deadline to Enter is Friday January 28, 2011 11:59pm EST
Mission:
Artists Wanted is a collaborative project between several New York City artists and creative organizations working to build new lasting opportunities for emerging talent. We have experienced first hand the difficulties in breaking into the professional art world and it is our mission to make this process more welcoming, dynamic and open-ended.
Find out more here.