John Ferguson Workshop

by | May 17, 2012 | Uncategorized

Craft Victoria Inc Present
John Ferguson
John is reknown for his tactile black sawdust sagger fired ceramics and his fascination with the thrown self-contained form.

26 and 27 May; 9.30am (for 10am start) to 3.30pm
Morning and Afternoon Tea catered for – please bring you lunch and a mug.
Cost: $70 [non-members]; $60 [members]; $45 [students]
Click here for further information, location map and booking form.

Holmsglen TAFE
Batesford Road.
Holmsglen

Altered Ceramics Conference

by | May 17, 2012 | Uncategorized

ALTERED CERAMICS
September 14-16, 2012
San Diego, California
Presented by Potters Council and hosted by Jackpots Pottery
Register | Schedule of Events | Presenter Information
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Presenter: Natalie BlakexPresenter: Israel Davisx Presenter: Marty Fielding
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Presenter: Martha Groverx Presenter: Dennis Meinersx Presenter: Amy Sanders
     

Natalie Blake, Israel Davis, Marty Fielding,
Martha Grover, Dennis Meiners, and Amy Sanders

Discover exciting new techniques Altering
your style in a comparatively small but significant way can bring new
energy and excitement to your work. This conference allows you to learn
from multiple artists that are both throwers and handbuilders. Each
artist will be demonstrating many ways to alter the form and surface
that will have you ready to get back to the studio to try out new ideas.


Each
of these talented and engaging artists are ready to share their
techniques and ideas with you over a two day conference. This conference
is open to artists at all levels: from enthusiastic amateur, to the
teacher, and for the professional. No matter what level you are, if
you’re open to learning and connecting with other ceramic artists then
this is the conference for YOU!
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Attendees will learn how to…
  • Make undulating tile
  • Carve curved clay
  • Do Sgraffito
  • Print with underglazes
  • Use earthenware, red stoneware, nylon fiber and paper clay to help with attachments and timing
  • To set up a simple screen print lab in the clay studio
  • Throw and alter a bottomless cylinder
  • Utilize darting to alter
  • Make paper templates for a slab built spout
  • Pull a “bone” handle
  • Texture the surface
  • Do crack repair and mending techniques will be shared
  • Make slabs by hand
  • Score, stretch, stamp, sprig the surface

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Call for entry: Geelong Regional Artists Exhibition

by | May 17, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Are you a regional artist looking for an opportunity to showcase your work?  
The Gordon Gallery is now seeking applications for this annual exhibition.
THE GEELONG REGIONAL ARTISTS EXHIBITION
is an annual event on The Gordon Gallery Calendar. Now in its tenth
year, this exhibition is designed to celebrate and promote the
extraordinary artistic talent of the region. It provides local artists
with the opportunity to further develop and professionalise their
artistic practise.
Criteria:  
  • The Gordon Gallery will accept
    contemporary works in any medium such as painting, printmaking,
    photography, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery,
    performance art or new media.
  • Applicants must either have been born,
    currently live, or have resided within the boundaries of the City of
    Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliff, Surf Coast, or Golden
    Plains Shires for a period of at least six months.
Application form and further information click here

Applications Close: Friday 1 June 2012. 

movie day: Modern and Contemporary Ceramics Interview with Garth Clark and Mark DelVecchio

by | May 17, 2012 | Uncategorized



Cowan’s is pleased to offer the Cowan’s | Clark | Del Vecchio semi-annual auction on June 1, 2012.

This sale will feature a group of rare, early pieces by Michele Oka
Doner as well as a fine selection of works by the late Ralph Bacerra.
Additionally, the sale will offer important pieces by Georges Jeanclos,
Michael Lucero, David Regan, and Akio Takamori.

More info here.