by Carole Epp | Mar 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Upcoming Show I Yunomi Invitational 2012 I Opens March 23, 10:00 AM CST
List of Artists:
Jake Allee, Dan Anderson, Kurt Anderson, Linda Arbuckle, Bob Archambeau, Christa Assad, Posey Bacopoulos, William Baker, John Balistreri, Andy Balmer, Mary Barringer, Kirsten Bassion, Ben Bates, John Beckelman, Clinton Berry, Nicholas Bivins, Karl Borgenson, Brooks Bouwkamp, Frank Boyden, Jenni Brant, Wayne Branum, Cynthia Bringle, Robert Briscoe, John Britt, Mariko Brown, Renee Brown, Cindy Buehler, Chris Burd, Patricia Burns, Jeff Campana, Kyle Carpenter, Victoria Christen, Linda Christianson, Sam Chung, Bede Clarke, A. Blair Clemo, Bruce Cochrane, Mark Cole, Elaine Coleman, Tom Coleman, Scott Cooper, Dick Cooter, Josh Copus, Mike Corney, David Crane, Guillermo Cuellar, Israel Davis, Charity Davis-Woodard, Josh Deweese, Susan Dewsnap, Paul Donnelly, Judith Duff, Jana Evans, Adam Field, Marty Fielding, Shanna Fliegel, Delores Fortuna, Emily Free-Wilson, Lauren Gallaspy, Nancy Gardner, Bruce Gholson, Andrew Gilliat, John Glick, Scott Goldberg, Ryan Greenheck, Mel Griffin, Martha Grover, Erik Haagensen, Amy Halko, Arthur Halvorsen, Kenyon Hansen, Dara Hartman, Donn Hedman, Samantha Henneke, Richard Hensley, Jason Hess, Mark Hewitt, Sam Hoffman, Bryan Hopkins, Meredith Host, Harlan House, Michael Hunt and Naomi Dalglish, Matt Hyleck, Shawn Ireland, Dan Ishler, Mike Jabbur, Marlene Jack, Sarah Jaeger, Cathi Jefferson, Ben Jensen, Jonathan Kaplan, Matt Kelleher, Kristen Kieffer, Kelly King, Amy Kline, Michael Kline, Lucien Koonce, Keith Kreeger, Ben Krupka, Steven Lee, Clay Leonard, Forrest Lesch-Middleton, Simon Levin, Brenda Lichman, Suze Lindsay, Ruchika Madan, Kirk Mangus, Alex Mattise, Linda McFarling, Ryan McKerley, Kent McLaughlin, Melissa Mencini, Jenny Mendes, Matthew Metz, Maureen Mills, Courtney Murphy, Douglas Navarra, Karen Newgard, Brooke Noble, Sean O’Connell, Shawn O’Connor, Lindsay Oesterritter, Jeff Oestreich, Hiroshi Ogawa, Wendy Olson, Karen Orsillo, Lisa Pedolsky, Douglas Peltzman, Don Pilcher, Donna Polseno, Adam Posnak, Brenda Quinn, Kari Radasch, Davie Reneau, Matthew Repsher, Scott Roberts, Steven Roberts, Elizabeth Robinson, Steven Rolf, Justin Rothshank, Tim Rowan, Mat Rude, Pete Scherzer, Reid Schoonover, Deborah Schwartzkopf, Sam Scott, Brad Schwieger, Jo Severson, Laurie Shaman, Ellen Shankin, Jeff Shapiro, Mark Shapiro, Joe Singewald, Gary Slavinsky, Lynn Smiser Bowers, Amy Smith, Gay Smith, Mckenzie Smith, Stacy Snyder, Aaron Sober, Shawn Spangler, Stacey Stanhope and Chris Baumann, Jay Strommen, Joy Tanner, Elmer Taylor , Al Tennant, Daniel Ricardo Teran, Shoko Teruyama, Sue Tirrell, Jason Trebs, Sandra Trujillo, Benj Upchurch, Greg Van Dusseldorp, Rimas Visgirda, Kurt Brian Webb, Kurt Weiser, Wynne Wilbur, Betsy Williams, Tara Wilson, Matt Wilt, Shumpei Yamaki, gwendolyn yoppolo.
How to View the Work: This show is viewable online at http://www.akardesign.com ONLY. So on Friday, March 23rd at 10:00 am central time all the Yunomi will be viewable at www.akardesign.com
by Carole Epp | Mar 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Jason Hess Tall Bottle Forms Wood Fired.
Jason Hess-April 7, 2012 9am-4pm
In this one day workshop, Jason will demonstrate his methods for creating wheel thrown tall bottle forms and teapots, including construction of his press molded spouts. He will also present information on wood-firing techniques and his many years of involvement with the process. This will a demonstration workshop with plenty of opportunity for discussion.
Image: Farraday Newsome and Jeff ReichFarraday Newsome and Jeff Reich will present a two day hands-on workshop at the gallery Saturday and Sunday May 5-6. On Saturday May 5 Farraday Newsome will demonstrate the handbuilding techniques she uses to build her terra cotta covered boxes. She will also cover her innovative Majolica painting techniques. The day will conclude with an image presentation and gallery talk.
On Sunday May 6 Jeff will give a gallery talk and a slide presentation of his work. In the afternoon, workshop participants will decorate tiles using the techniques that Farraday has previously demonstrated.
Image: Sandi Pierantozzi
Sandi Pierantozzi: June 2-3 2012 Flat / Form / Function / Handbuilding Functional Pots
In this workshop we will cover how to hand build functional pots which have good form, function well, and have a sensitivity to the human touch as well as other senses. We will primarily be using soft slabs.
Demonstrations will include forming techniques that use circular and rectangular templates, and the method of making various parts fit together. Through making and combining cylindrical and conical parts, a variety of forms will be shown. Alternate ways of treating the bottom of a pot with regard to added feet or foot rings will be included, as well as various types of handles made from slabs and coils. How to arrive at accurate templates will also be discussed. Good craftsmanship is important, so there will be much attention paid to detail and finishing touches.
Image: Don Davis
Don Davis will conduct a 2 day workshop at the Gallery August 4-5.
He will demonstrate both wheel thrown and hand built forming methods. The workshop will start with with bowl forms and move on to composite pieces constructed from components formed by various methods. Discussion will focus on many areas of ceramics including clay choices related to form, wild materials, the improvisation, the challenge of throwing thick or thin, surface treatments, and firing methods, and finally, staying open to new possibilities while exercising personal choices toward your desired results. Ceramic history and cultural influences will be discussed as fundamental inspiration for our own contemporary philosophy and work.
Having worked primarily in porcelain for a number of years and presently also working in terracotta, Don’s slide presentation will cover transitions in his individual clay work as well as interdisciplinary collaboration. His recent project in experimental archaeology, the reconstructed Etruscan Cetamura kiln at Castello Spannocchia, Italy will be covered as well as some geology, sources of inspiration, and thoughts on a life in clay. Don Davis is the author of “Wheel Thrown Ceramics” published by Lark Books.
For more info please visit the Plinth Gallery Website
Plinth Gallery
3520 Brighton Blvd
Denver CO 80216
by Carole Epp | Mar 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
HISTORIC CHURCH AND PERFECT ARTIST’S HOUSE WITH STUDIO FOR SALE $349,000
http://cottekillchurch.com/
Located in the Hudson Valley of New York, within two hours of New York City This unique and special property is comprised of two buildings attached by a charming breezeway: A Victorian white country Church with high ceilings, original wood floors, stained glass windows and bell, 1000 square feet in size. In the past, the space has been used for craft sales, though the possibilities are many. The church steeple has been reconstructed and the church has been newly painted. The House sits further back and is an open, loft-like 2 bedroom, 1900 square feet, with lovely details and an adjoining working artist studio full of light. Beautiful recent renovations to the house include new windows, walls, marble floored bathrooms and a heating system that includes radiant floors in the downstairs bedroom, bathroom, and dressing room. Gourmet kitchen, custom cabinets and book shelves, and Japanese bath tub. One full bath and two half baths. Landscaped yard and new fenced in garden area. The Studio measures 400 square feet with a kiln room/mud room that is 8′ x 10′ with 220 v for a kiln. A half bath and small office are also part of the studio. Each of the three sections of the building (church, house and studio) has its own entry, making the property flexible and functional in its use. All this is perfectly situated on almost an acre of beautifully landscaped land just minutes from the NYC bus line, Stone Ridge, Rosendale, and High Falls. Within two hours of New York City. For more information, click here to see the listing on the realty site
Laura Prince
Licensed Associate Broker
Westwood Metes and Bounds Realty Ltd.
laura ((at)) westwoodrealty.com
office 845-687-0232 x103
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by Carole Epp | Mar 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
April 19 , 2012, 6:30PM
3811 Point Grey Road
Vancouver, B.C.
Join us for a memorable evening of dinner followed by a silent auction of works by some of British Columbia’s most celebrated ceramic artists. The online auction catalogue will be available as of April 1, 2012.
The evening will also include the presentation of the NWCF Award, the recipient artist talk, as well as the parade and exchange of unique dessert plates made by local potters for each guest to take home.
The proceeds of this bi-annual fundraiser support the NWCF Speaker Series, the Canadian Clay Symposium, the Maureen Wright Scholarship Fund and the prestigious annual NWCF Award for excellence in the ceramics arts.
Founded in 1998 by John Cloutier, Keith Rice-Jones and the PGBC Board, the From Oven and Kiln silent auction and dinner has become our main fundraising event. Funds raised through the Oven and Kiln Auction/Dinner supported the Jumpstart Scholarships, and continue to support the Maureen Wright Scholarships and, beginning in 2009, the NWCF Award.
Reservations & Tickets:
Ticket Price:
-$110 for members of the BCPotters Guild
-$125 for non-members
In person:
Gallery of BC Ceramics
1359, Cartwright St.
Granville Island,
Vancouver, B.C., V6H3R7
Cheque payable to:
“NWCF From Oven and Kiln”
(Send to above address if mailing in your order)
Phone: 604-736-3039 | Deborah Sloan
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.nwcf.ca/fundraising.html
111 Queen’s Park
