by Carole Epp | Feb 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
I graduated from College in 2009, spent 3 months travelling in the UK, Ireland, France and Europe last year with my husband and came back fully energised. I won an Award for my mini installation of Porcelain Paperclay at the Port Hacking Potters Group Competition last October. I have tried painting and silver work but just love the feel of getting my hands on clay.
There are so many possibilities I find it hard to concentrate on one type of clay work. I love throwing on the wheel but also enjoy handbuilding or combining the two. My love of flowers shows in my decoration and living in a multi-cultural city, I also find a Asian influence coming through in my style. I use either stoneware or porcelain clays and fire in an electric kiln.
The above photos are of work in my graduation show and also one of my little pigs – my fun side.
My blogs are: http://annasceramicportfolio.blogspot.com and http://annasceramics.blogspot.com
by Carole Epp | Feb 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Introduction to Pottery
From the dawn of mankind, clay has recorded our creativity. The earliest humans skillfully formed beautiful items from clay to satisfy their artistic souls. Come explore and learn both the ancient and modern clay skills of hand building and wheel throwing. Beginners and those with some clay experience can gain confidence by creating artistic and functional pottery pieces that are glazed and fired. Clay and tools may be purchased at the first class for a small additional fee. Enjoy the thrill of bringing clay to life with your own hands! Instructors for these courses are visiting artists who are participating in the Medalta International Artist in Residence Program in partnership with Friends of Medalta.
– Session A : $149, Monday Feb 7 to Apr 4, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
– Session B: $149, Tuesday Feb 8 to Apr 5, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Intermediate Pottery
Have you taken one or two pottery classes before and feel that you are ready for something a little different? This class is for you. We will be learning some new techniques and improving on existing ones. Both handbuilding and the pottery wheel will be explored. You will have more time to work at your own pace and pursue your own projects in an encouraging and creative atmosphere.
– Session A: $149, Wed, Feb 9 to Apr 6, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Pots for the Garden
It is never too early to start thinking of spring. What if this year you actually made some of the accessories for your garden? Various projects will be pursued such as plant pots, sculpted gargoyles, plant markers, and decorative tiles. Using bright red earthen ware clay this class explores all the fundamentals of working with clay, but will also be of interest to students with some experience.
– Session A: $149, Thur, Feb 10 to Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Sculpture
Have you always wanted to sculpt something out of clay? Now is your chance. This class will cover some basic aspects of clay sculpture. Various sculptural techniques will be explored in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The figure, still life and experimental sculpting styles will be introduced. You do not need any previous experience with clay to enroll in this class.
– Session A: $149, Sat Feb 12 to Apr 9, 10 am to 1 pm
via Alberta Craft Council
by Carole Epp | Feb 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
CLOSING DATE: MAR 31, 2011 2PM MST
Open to all regional, national or international artists.
Total Budget: 40,000
Reference #AB-2011-00324
The City of Medicine Hat invites artists to participate in a public art competition. The winning submission will receive a commission to create and install a public art work or related series of works to be situated on 2nd Street SE, between South Railway St. SE and 5th Avenue SE, in downtown Medicine Hat. The winning submission will receive a commission to create and install a public art work or related series of works to be situated on 2nd Street SE, between South Railway Street SE and 5th Avenue SE, in downtown Medicine Hat. Documents are available for download at the Alberta Purchasing Connection. Website: www.purchasingconnection.ca
This opportunity will only be available on this website. If you have not already signed up, please do so – registration is free.
All inquiries regarding this RFP must be directed in writing to: Rhonda Olson, Buyer 403.529.8237 | 403. 526.1239 or email rhools2medicinehat.ca
via Alberta Craft Council
by Carole Epp | Feb 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
The primary theme of the ceramic objects that I produce focuses on the female body as a metaphoric container for life, death and magic (which together encompass everything).
Influenced by the books, The Language of the Goddess and the Civilization of the Goddess: The World of Old Europe by anthropologist Marija Gimbutas, I create vessels that can be used as ritual objects, or as mementos of a time gone by. The forms are predominantly inspired by Paleolithic female figures like the Venus of Lespugue, the conceptual ideology of Kongo minkisi, Polynesian god-sticks and Ife divination tappers. The forms are made from a press mold and sagger or pit fired, depending on what is available to me.
I moved from Jamaica to Florida in the mid-eighties and have lived there, on and off, since.
by Carole Epp | Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Kelly is a fourth year student in Vancouver at the Emily Carr University focusing in ceramics.
Here’s a bit about her work:
I strive to maintain balance between design, craft and art when creating. Working by hand, on the wheel and with molds, is a political choice I make which values strong craftsmanship in our modern world. I am drawn to the domestic interior space and create objects for use in daily life which connect with people over a long period of time.
Drawn to minimal form and subtle surface, I am interested in the way light, shadow, line and proportion interact. I am passionate about making contemporary work that relates to our culture today and it is my hope to continue building my knowledge of the ceramic medium through education, personal work and teaching.
by Carole Epp | Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
The following is from her website:
