I stopped in to visit my sister today to discover that she had a most wonderful gift for me. Much to my delight she had bought Hiroe Hanazono’s tumblers for me from the Handmade for Japan auction. So today’s eye candy is particularly lovely as I get to look at it and enjoy it in person too!
View more gorgeous work here.
nice wood stack for the kiln
It’s been quiet around here for a few days I realize. Forgive me I took a break and went out to recharge my batteries. Not the computer ones, but the ones for my soul.
Matt taking a technology break
Peter attaching handles
The last few days I had the amazing opportunity to attend a workshop with Matt Long, Peter M. Brondz, and Robin Dupont. Organized by the most generous of potters, Martin Tagseth, the last few days consisted of a small intimate group of us taking over Martin’s studio and sharing studio tales, experiences and knowledge.
Some of Matt’s thrown cups
Robin altering a beer tumbler
For me it was a reminder that I’ve been in the studio alot lately, nose to the grindstone. I should have let up and had a break after my show went up at the Mendel, but instead I’ve gone straight into production for 4 upcoming market sales. Perspective was offered up to me this weekend. A reminder to live in the moment; the wealth and value of a life lived following your heart; and the necessity of amazing friends that understand you on a variety of levels. Old friendships were re-established, new ones formed, debates and conversations around the kiln fire offering the usual late night insight that one misses when alone in their isolated studio.
Robin and Matt finishing up some gorgeous teapots
My desire to one day return to throwing (someday….fingers crossed) was definitely re-kindled by the immensely talented artists, inspiration and insight into how others forge the path of a life in clay gave new perspectives and faith in my personal choices. And a late evening walk in the surrounding prairies invigorated my love of this land where I was born and raised.
sunset over the farm yard.
I’ve returned to the city, a little changed, a lot the same, in need of a good sleep, but most importantly immensely thankful to everyone that made this weekend happen.
Cheers to Martin, Mark, Peter, Robin and everyone!
A special treat for me was to see a cup of mine that i’d traded with Martin was getting some good use. Always nice. Posted by: The Anton Art Center
Deadline: 05/31/11
The Anton Art Center is accepting submissions for a juried exhibition highlighting the talent and sophistication of ceramics across the state. Juror is Benjamin Teague. Open to artists 18 and up residing in Michigan. Work submitted must be original and completed in the past two years. Each artist may submit a maximum of 5 pieces. No entry fee! Non-cash awards will be given.
Work must be ceramic-based media and ready to hang/install. To submit, send completed entry form along with CD/digital images of your work (jpeg files – 72 dpi, no larger than 1500 pixels, maximum of 3 views per piece). By post: Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. By email: [email protected]. *MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 31.
Jury Results: June 8th
Receiving All Artwork: June 15–19th
Exhibition Dates: June 24–July 29th
Closing Reception: July 29th, 6–9 pm
Artwork Pickup: July 30–31st
For more information, call 586-469-8666 or email [email protected].
via college art association
Summer 2011The University of Regina’s Department of Visual Arts is seeking artists to fillproject based Resident Artist positions for summer 2011. The length of residencywill be determined by the applicant’s needs within the period of May 23 – August rd12 , 2011. Each position offers: free studio accommodation and limited access to thefacilities and equipment, dependent on need, experience and availability. Inexchange the Resident Artist agrees to volunteer their time to be available tostudents on an informal basis, while in studio and to present their work in a groupformat for the Art for Lunch series in the fall of 2011. Resident’s will also beinvited to participate in an exhibition at the Fifth Parallel Gallery in September of2011. For application to the program, a description, with sketches wherepertinent, of the project or projects you would like to engage in while atthe University is required. Applications from all artists are encouraged but priority will be given to Universityof Regina alumni. Applications will be juried by the Visual Arts Lecture andResidency Committee: Please snail-mail or email a letter of intent, CV anddocumentation of approximately five recent works with project descriptions and aSASE, if you require your application material to be returned, by May 20th to: Visual Arts Lecture and Residency CommitteeDepartment of Visual Arts – RC247University of Regina3737 Wascana ParkwayRegina, SK S4S 0A2 For further information, or to send your application electronically, please contact:Professor Sean WhalleyEmail: [email protected](306) 585-5581orProfessor Leesa StreiflerEmail:ERLINK”mailto:[email protected]”[email protected](306) 585-5529
For the general philosophy and structure of Vince’s workshops, go here.
You may also go to: Developing Ceramic Surface for more in-depth information.
Cost: $395 includes first 50#’s of cone 6 clay.
Registration: Class size is limited to 12 students so please register early.
For more details please visit the website here.
