Italian designer and architect andrea branzi was invited by the french porcelain
manufacturer sèvres to create ‘louis XXI, porcelaine humaine’, a collection of cups, chalices
and bowls.
Find out more about the project here.
GATLINBURG, TN – Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts has announced it will host a figurative sculpture symposium and exhibitions on its Gatlinburg campus from October 27-30, 2010. “Figurative Association: The Human Form in Clay” will feature eight internationally and nationally known ceramic and mixed media artists from six states who use the figure as the main theme in their sculpture. This event grew out of Arrowmont’s successful “Utilitarian Clay: Celebrate the Object” national symposia held every 4 years since 1992. Arrowmont’s rich history as a leader in art and craft education includes hosting international and national media related conferences and symposia over the past 45 years. The symposium is being coordinated by Arrowmont’s Program Director Bill Griffith with assistance from Debra Fritts, a noted Georgia ceramic artist and Arrowmont instructor and Thaddeus Erdahl, current Arrowmont Resident Artist in Ceramics. The artist/presenters include Tom Bartel and Janis Mars Wunderlich from Ohio, Robert Brady, and Arthur Gonzalez from California, Tip Toland and Beth Cavener Stichter from Washington, Lisa Clague from North Carolina and Anne Drew Potter from Indiana. A series of lectures, panel topic discussions, demonstrations and gallery exhibitions will make up the three day symposium. Additionally, each artist/presenter has invited an emerging figurative sculptor of their choice to be represented in the Invited Artists Exhibition, which will be one of the highlights of the event. Arrowmont and Debra Fritts will each also invite an emerging figurative artist to participate. “One vital, educational component of this symposium is the identification of 10 emerging artists in the ceramic sculpture field and the invitation to exhibit their work alongside the highly respected national Presenters Exhibition,” said Arrowmont Program Director Bill Griffith, adding, “This again speaks to Arrowmont’s commitment as a leader in education and support in promoting the careers of the next generation of artists.” For more Symposium details, fees and registration information visit www.arrowmont.org or call (865) 436-5860.
Thanks to everyone who came out today in person and in spirit. What a great day. A huge thanks to Marlo and Chad at Mysteria, Marsha Kennedy, and my family who kept a close eye on the little guy for me.
The Moose Jaw Pottery Club presents
A Wood-Fire Workshop
with Wendy Parsons and Zach Dietrich
April 29 – May 2, 2010
Anagama kiln’s are the oldest style of production kiln using wood as a fuel. It was brought to Japan from China via Korea in the 5th century. Potters today use this technique for the aesthetics on how the flame hitting the work and accidently deposits ash on the work. At Parsons & Dietrich studio, Wendy and Zach along with other local potters built a similiar version kiln developed by Fred Olsen to meet the needs of our region and share it with the community. The kiln was named PUNA, the Cree word for “make fire. This 30 cubic feet kiln takes about 12 to 16 hours to fire – wood is alternately stoked into two fire boxes approximately every three minutes and create some very surprising results.
April 29 – Glazing (7pm)
April 30 – Loading Kiln (10am – 4pm)
May 1 – Firing Kiln (8am-9pm)
May 2 – Unloading Kiln and Potluck gathering (4-6pm)
* above activities held at Parsons & Dietrich studios
Participants have the choose on glaze night to have bisqued pieces made(cone 10) or make work on April 17 from 1-4pm at the Moose Jaw Pottery Club studio.
Registration Fee: $55 Members—$65 Non Members (includes supplies, cone 10 clay, glazes and firing)
For more information on the workshop email the Moose Jaw Pottery Club at [email protected]
or call Robin at 692-8496.
SPACE IS LIMITED
So sometimes I can be quite implusive. Especially when it comes to great art. So it’s not really a surprise to me that within moments of discovering Scott Jennings beautiful ceramic work I had (practically without breathing) purchased two pieces to add to my ceramics collection. So I asked Scott if I could share some images with you. If you have a minute check out his etsy shop and his website (where he also shares some process info)
In his words:
“I choose to make pottery because of the excitement and satisfaction that I get from discovering new forms. With each new series of work my intentions become clearer and the excitement grows. I am interested in utilitarian vessels and find that they provide endless avenues to explore form and surface design. Each piece that I make stands in stark contrast to the manufactured goods of the world around us; they are imperfect, irregular, and not exactly repeatable. I strive to make pieces that are visually stunning and that have friendly tactile qualities. Ultimately I hope that the user contemplates how ceramics with unique characteristics can fit into and enhance their daily routines.”
Summer residency with invited artist Robin DuPont
A three-year apprenticeship with a studio potter, as well as a research trip and several work-studies in Canada, U.S.A, Australia and Korea, residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts, Red Deer College, and the building and firing of many different wood kilns also contribute to the depth of his experience in the field. His employment experience has been as an adjunct faculty member teaching introductory clay at the post secondary level as well as six years experience as a ceramics technician. Robin also spent four years building and maintaining a studio practice out of his home in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
Summer Residency This is our largest residency of the year with up to forteen artists sharing our large 12,000 sq ft studio. There is a palpable excitement in the air as this diverse group of artists bring a variety of concepts, skills and techniques together for a month of intense ceramic exploration. Deadline for registrations is April 15th. Application fee is $25. Visit medalta.org/miair for more information.
Workshop with Cathi Jefferson August 6-16th
For the first three days of the workshop, Cathi will lead a hands-on seminar on the specifics of making pots for our salt and soda kilns. Types of clay, slips and terra siggilattas will be discussed in conjunction with different forming methods.
The middle five days of the workshop will leave the students to work independently with guidance from the Historic Clay District’s Artistic Director Aaron Nelson. After this period of creative exploration, Cathi will return for the final three days to teach various glazing techniques as well as the firing of the salt and soda kilns.
