This Friday!!!! Medalta International Cup Show opening reception and online sales!

International Cup Show Opens Sept 6 @ 7:00pm MST  

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MEDALTA INTERNATIONAL
CUP SHOW


EXHIBITION

August 23 – September 28

OPENING RECEPTION &
ONLINE SALES OPEN:
Friday, September 6 @ 7:00pm MST

 CUP SHOW ONLINE GIFTSHOP

You are invited to Medalta’s first annual International Cup Show opening reception.  
Over
150 entries from 10 countries, will be on display in our Yuill Family
Gallery. Cup Show Juror, International blogger and Saskatoon-based
ceramic artist Carole Epp will be on hand to speak about her selections
and award prizes to the winning entries. 
The
International Cup Show has been juried by Canadian ceramic artist and
international blogger, Carole Epp (administrator of the awesome Musing About Mud blog).  
This
show features some of the most interesting work we have been lucky
enough to exhibit from some extremely talented and creative artists.
Artwork
on display for this exhibition is each artist’s interpretation of the
cup. Whether it’s a mug, teacup, yunomi, beer stein or creative
interpretation of the vessel, it’s interesting to see each artist’s
personality shine through.
One month artists residency and one month accommodation sponsored by:
Medalta and Medicine Hat College 
Purchase Prize sponsored by:
Medicine Hat College 

Baba Wague Diakite – Calm in Chaos opens this friday.

CALM IN CHAOS:  Artist Reception and Talk by Baba Wague Diakite at 6pm, September 6th at Eutectic Gallery

In celebration of an amazing new body of work from East African Artist Baba Wague Diakite, a reception with beverages and a talk by the artist will be held this Friday, September 6th at Eutectic Gallery
beginning at 6pm. Wague will be discussing the large, featured black
and white platters and bowls he call “Calm in Chaos” and the stories
behind them, along with the current events of his native Mali.

 

10% of all sales will be donated to Ko-Falen Cultural Center

A non-profit near and dear to Wague’s heart, and ours as well; Eutectic
Gallery and Baba Wague will be donating 10% of all sales made on Friday,
September 6th to this fantastic group.

Eutectic Gallery
1930 NE Oregon St.
Portland, Oregon 97232
(Entrance on 20th)
eutecticgallery.com

technical tuesday: Precision Throwing & Intricate Carving with Adam Field

INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL
SAVE $10 ON ADAM FIELD’S PRECISION THROWING
DVD OR VIDEO DOWNLOAD
 
Create elegant pots
If
you’ve ever wondered how certain potters can make such elegant pots,
there’s really no secret—just learning some simple techniques and
practice. In this latest video by master potter Adam Field, you’ll learn
all the secrets to master strong throwing techniques through a series
of demonstrations, as well as how to render beautiful carved surfaces.
By the end of the video, you’ll have the knowledge to use these
techniques to create your own elegant pots. Adam works in porcelain
however all the techniques are suitable for any good throwing body.
Runtime: 3 hours
Artist Statement
I
am fascinated with antique artifacts, the way they can speak of mastery
of lost peoples, places, and cultures. This inspires me to create works
that both radiate history and capture my own place and time. I work
toward a clean aesthetic that celebrates the masterful simplicity of
antique Far Eastern pottery, while retaining the modest utility of
colonial American wares. The surface of my pottery is meticulously
carved with intricate designs that borrow from nature and incorporate
the human touch. Much of the carving on my work is informed by the
pattern languages found in indigenous fiber art, such as Hawaiian tapa,
Incan cordage and Zulu basketry.”
—Adam Field

To find out more about what techniques the DVDs will cover head on over to Ceramic Arts Daily (where you can also purchase the DVDs!)  

Also make sure to check out Adam’s website or take a sneak peek from the DVDs:

http://www.adamfieldpottery.com/

http://ceramicartsdaily.org/pottery-making-techniques/wheel-throwing-techniques/tips-for-throwing-a-perfect-tall-cylinder/

http://ceramicartsdaily.org/bookstore/precision-throwing-intricate-carving/

                     

British Ceramics Biennial returns to Stoke-on-Trent for the UK’s biggest celebration of ceramics

 This autumn, the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) returns to Stoke-on-Trent for its biggest line-up to date. Running from 28 September to 10 November, this festival of the best in contemporary ceramics will bring together 150 artists through exhibitions, installations and events that draw on the heritage and creative edge of Stoke-on-Trent.

The 2013 festival will celebrate the role of the individual artist, inviting them to explore, create and curate makingvisitors’ encounter with ceramics all the more special, entertaining and meaningful. Alongside this, a workingceramic studio and programme of hands-on workshops will make sure everyone leaves the Biennial with at least some clay under their fingernails.

The full programme can be viewed at www.britishceramicsbiennial.com

The British Ceramics Biennial is a prestigious cultural event taking place in Stoke-on-Trentfrom 28 September to 10 November 2013. This six-week long festival will present work from the UK’s leading contemporary ceramic artists in a series of new exhibitions and special events across the city, embracing the heritage of Stoke-on-Trent as the home ofBritish ceramics, and celebrating the city’s creative edge as an international centre for excellence in contemporary ceramics.

The British Ceramics Biennial launched in 2009 as a five-year initiative of residencies,fellowships, commissions, education and enterpriseprojects from 2009 to 2013 with a major festival every two years. BCB is intended to be a catalyst for regeneration in the region andto create a platform for the best in current ceramic design, both nationally and internationally. The Biennial draws on the historical strengths of the past in championing new future directions for the city.

The Biennial works in partnership with organisations and individuals in the museums, cultural industry, business, education, community and voluntary sectors across the city in the development and delivery of projects with a particular focus on public engagement. The festival and supporting BCB Projects programme will not only highlight and raise the profile of the many ceramics industries still working in Stoke-on-Trent, but will also create commissioning and exhibition opportunities for local ceramic artists as well as national and international artists.

www.britishceramicsbiennial.com/