by Carole Epp | May 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Sunday, May 16th ———- 10 am – 6 pm
5 Underwood, Botany —– Tel. 0432-521-470
How many women in Sydney own a wood splitter and sing at the opera house?
For the first time in six years well known Sydney potter Roswitha Wulff is offering her pot-
tery for sale at her Botany studio along with the works of guest potters Peter Thompson
from Kuranda and Neil Fenning of Sydney. The quantity of pottery available is massive
and the quality is top drawer … electric, reduction and wood-fired processes are all repre-
sented.
As a result of years of creativity and experimentation a wide range of sublime functional
pottery including bowls, mugs, plates, and vases will be available, as well as Roswitha’s
unique modular wall pieces similar in concept to that commissioned by the St. Vincent’s
Hospital. Those familiar with Roswitha’s pottery will be excited by her new colours and
surfaces.
Peter Thompson’s sculptural vessels relating to his interest in folklore and the environment
are evidenced by his recent A. D. Gill pieces. The ash deposited by the wood-fired kiln en-
livens the surfaces of Peter’s ceramics as well as other pottery included in this exceptional
event.
When finished wood-firing her pottery, Roswitha Wulff will be singing ‘Songs for Shakespeare’ with fellow Sydney Philharmonic Festival Chorus members May 14th, and 15th at the Sydney Opera House.
For further information or higher resolution images are available at Tel 0432-521-470, or
from [email protected]
by Carole Epp | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
I realize it’s been a while since I actually wrote anything on the blog other than calls for entry. So much for the new years resolution, I know. Since getting back from setting up and opening my exhibition in Quebec at Centre Materia, it’s been a whirlwind of productivity around here.
See i signed myself up to do four sales in two months. I know not much for some market professionals, but for a novice like me, well there’s been a learning curve to say the least. So i’ve been in the studio focusing on my more commercial line of functional wares. It’s been a ton of fun though too.
Not too much to share in that vein, but if you haven’t heard yet I’m heading off to Medicine Hat for a residency for the month of July and will be elbow deep in some more figurative pieces so keep your eyes peeled for that. I hope to do a bit more writing about process and technique and give you some behind the scenes glimpses as well.
In the meantime here’s a few pics of the last kiln load of functional work ready for sale.
by Carole Epp | May 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
June 4 – 6 | Friday – Sunday | 10AM – 4PM
$450 for a three day workshop Using simple three dimensional forms students will explore composition and drawing on the form, taking into consideration all aspects of the three dimensional surface and not be limited by edges and boundaries. Diana’s daily demonstrations will include using molds to build simple forms, surface applications such as layering of slips and underglazes to create rich fields of color, drawing on and in the clay, the use of oxides, firing and tips and tricks to obtaining clean crisp lines in clay. Diana will also discuss and demonstrate other ceramic mediums and processes to create rich and interesting surfaces on your three dimensional forms, using things like cardboard letter stencils and old letterpress typeface, as well as how to transfer your images onto clay surfaces without sophisticated drawing skills. During her demonstrations, Diana will discuss elements of design, how to push the boundaries and see your pieces as limitless surfaces for expressing your visual ideas.Details of workshop here.
Click here to view more of Diana’s work.
Ah Haa School Contact Info:
| Physical Address: |
300 South Townsend Avenue, Telluride, Co 81435 |
| Mailing Address: |
PO Box 1590, Telluride, Co 81435 |
| Phone: |
970.728.3886 |
| Fax: |
970.728.9709 |
| Email: |
[email protected] |
by Carole Epp | May 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
yii: panlong vase by chen-hsu liu
via Designboom
by Carole Epp | May 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
Deadline to apply: June 1
The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation was registered in 1988 to provide knowledge, participation in and appreciation of Canadian arts and crafts and their importance in the cultural heritage of Canada. The spirit of the grant is to provide seed money to as many visual artists and crafts people in Canada as possible. The annual deadline is June 1. Consideration will be given to each proposal on its own merit of project, scope and budget. Grants not to exceed $500.00.
For a complete application form contact: Sheila Mackay Dick, 3107 Rothesay Rd, Rothesay, NB, E2E 5V3 Sheila Mackay Dick
Phone: (506) 847-5322 Fax: (506) 849 1881
by Carole Epp | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
California, San Diego, Clay Artists of San Diego sponsors a teapot workshop with presenter, Cindy Teyro.
Date: July 10 – 11, 2010 9:00 to 3:00
Location: Get Centered Clay Studio in La Mesa, California
Fee: $100 for CASD members, $125 for nonmembers.
Workshop limited to 15 participants.
Registration deadline is July 1, 2010.
9::00 AM – 3:00 PM each day
It’s two days of building and learning and playing, oh my! Come join us for a two day hands-on teapot workshop using slab construction techniques. We will explore the technical complexities of a balanced teapot with a good pour and proportions, yet maintaining its interesting if not charming character.Visit their website for more info.
