by Carole Epp | Jun 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
The exhibition runs from 18th – 30th June
pinched, wood-fired porcelain
Private View: Saturday 18th June 2 – 4.30pm All welcome
CRAFTCO
40A High Street Southwold Suffolk
IP18 6AE UK
01502 723 211
Open every day except Wednesday from 10.00 – 5.00.
For more information please visit Priscilla’s blog Pinchpots
by Carole Epp | Jun 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
For those who may not have heard, the house and gallery of Ian Jones and Moraig McKenna were destroyed by fire last month. Ian worked at Sturt Pottery as Artist in Residence in 2000 and was an exhibitor at the Sturt Woodfire Conference in 2008. Ian’s work is represented in the Sturt Permanent Collection and a number of his pieces are available for purchase through Sturt Gallery.
Benefit auction – Bids open 10am Monday 13th June; close 8pm Thursday 16th June Eastern Standard Time
Update: Images of work for this auction will be uploaded (http://gundaroobenefit.blogspot.com/) early on Monday June 13.
As many of you will be aware, the online auction represents a selection of the wonderful ceramic work donated for the benefit sale. Many additional pieces will be available from the one-day exhibition at
Canberra Potters’ Society Gallery,
Watson Arts Centre,
1 Aspinall Street,
Watson ACT,
Monday June 13, 10 am – 4 pm!
The exhibition will be opened at 10 am by Janet Mansfield, OAM, President of the International Academy of Ceramics.
The online auction will run from 10am EST Monday 13th until 8pm EST on Thursday 16th June.
by Carole Epp | Jun 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
October 14-16, 2011
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Background and Overview
Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu wrote, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Shared Journeys II will explore achievements in Chinese ceramics and influences in the west by examining the legacies and tensions of craftsmanship, pedagogy, philosophy and social currents that have shaped traditions and transformed ceramic art into the present day. Our collaborative journey started with the Shared Journeys Symposium held in October 2008 in Jingdezhen, China. NCECA, West Virginia University and the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute co-sponsored that event. We now extend an invitation to for you to join in the journey by attending 3 days of inter-cultural discovery on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Programming will include distinguished lecturers, demonstrations and exhibitions.
Registration
Shared Journeys II participant numbers will be limited to maximize opportunities for effective communication and observation. Registration will be limited to no more than 160 participants on a first-come-first served basis.
Registration fees include 2 lunches and 1 dinner. Registration fees will not be pro-rated.
Pre-Symposium Registration ends midnight October 1, 2011.
After this date, please contact [email protected] about availability of onsite registration.
More details here.
by Carole Epp | Jun 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Look no further than this top 50 list compiled by Guide to Art Schools.
Yours truly made the cut, yipee!
by Carole Epp | Jun 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Find their website here.
DAVID REGAN
Alluring Surfaces: Tricks and Techniques
Students will learn various techniques to create textured plaster relief molds that can be used to generate ceramic tiles and textured slabs for hand-building. David will also address the possibilities that clay offers as a viable two-dimensional medium by comparing and contrasting the connection of ceramic processes with drawing and print- making.
Saturday June 18, 10am-5pm
$90 for non-members/$80 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by May 27!!
DAVID SMITH
Build and Burn: Raku, Handbuilding and Alternative Methods
This workshop is a two-day class. On the first Saturday, participants will start by exploring hand-building techniques and basic mold-making processes using clay molds that can be used for both high and lowfire bodies. Workshop participants are encouraged to complete and bisque work during the week. On the second Saturday, David will focus on Raku firing the work and demonstrating alternative ways to assemble and finish multi-part pieces.
Two Saturdays: July 9 & 16, 10am-5pm
$150 for non-members/$140 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by June 17!!
JAYSON LAWFER
The Pottery Triangle: Creating, Marketing, and Selling
This workshop will be a hands-on day full of creating and gaining knowledge into the world of pottery. It is a perfect opportunity to hone and strengthen your forms, create simple and elegant shapes, and focus on utility. In addition to his pottery demonstrations, Jayson will lead discussions on the many opportunities artists have to market their work, and offer advice on ways artists can approach the gallery systems. By discussing the triangle (creating, marketing, and selling), each participant will come out of the workshop with a better feel for their creations and how the can increase their sales and the visibility of their work in the art/craft market. The workshop will conclude with a powerpoint presentation, Q&A, and a marketing package for each participant to take home. Saturday August 13, 9:30am-5:30pm
$90 for non-members/$80 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by July 22!!
CARLA POTTER
Intimate Porcelain: Fingertips to Form
Touch will be the primary verb during this weekend workshop with ceramic artist Carla Potter. Sensitivity to material and attention to fine detail have always been a principal ingredient of Carla’s porcelain work, whether it is describing the vivid detail of the sub-tidal zone of her island home in Southeast Alaska, or her current figurine-scale self portraits. This workshop will focus on the nature of this sublime, seductive material and how we as artists can coax it into expressive objects. Potter will show a range of techniques for hand-building small figures as well as ways to create active, textured surfaces. October 8, 10:00am – 5:00pm
$90 for non-members/$80 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by September 16!! Join us for a bonus lecture by Carla on Saturday, October 9 at 11:00am. Carla will discuss the elaborate development and influence of porcelain on Contemporary Ceramic History.
REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP TODAY!
If you would like to enroll in a workshop, please contact the Clay Studio at 406-543-0509 or via email at [email protected]. Space is limited, and payment is due in full to reserve your spot. The Clay Studio accepts cash, check, Visa or MasterCard REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
The Clay Studio will offer students a full refund, less a $20 administrative fee up to 28 days before the day of the workshop. If the Clay Studio is forced to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen reasons, registrants will receive a full refund.
