by Carole Epp | Aug 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
This 2 day workshop explores surface
decorating processes at the leatherhard stage. Students learn how to
build layers of visual and tactile information intergrating pattern,
color, texture and image. Pre-bisque we experiment with underglaze
surface design techniques. We will explore screenprinting with
thermo-fax and EZ screens, paper stenciling, freehand drawing with
inlay/mishima, sgraffito, brushwork, stamping, texture, and tissue
transfers. We will combine surface techniques through the use of wax
resist and commerical underglaze. Expand your visual vocabulary and
learn how to create dynamic , complex surfaces. Although we will use
cone 6 porcelain fired in oxidaion, these methods, techniques and
information are applicable to all types of clays and firings.
This workshop is suitable for all levels, but some experience with clay will be helpful.
For
the hands on portion, everyone needs to bring leatherhard pieces/tiles
(4-6 pieces – recommended tile size is 6″ x 6″). Any type of piece will
work, but a flat surface such as a tile or a plate can be easier/less
frustrating to work with at first. White clay bodies are recommended.
Date:
Mon., 26 Sep. 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue., 27 Sep. 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: $170.00
Member Price: $150.00
Full details: http://johnscreekarts.org/education/classes/2016/sep/surface-show-2-day-surface-intensive-hands-workshop-meredith-host-chandra
Johns Creek Arts Center
6290 Abbotts Bridge Road
Building 700
Johns Creek, GA
30097
by Carole Epp | Aug 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
In my ideal world every house would be this full of beautiful collections of art.
Read the article by the New York Times on Steven Korff”s collection here:
by Carole Epp | Aug 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Sustainable Arts Foundation is offering awards of up to
US$6000 to writers and artists with children. The money can be used for
costs such as child care, workspaces, new equipment, research and
travel.
The Sustainable Arts Foundation was founded in 2010 with the aim of
encouraging parents to continue pursuing their creative passion, and to
rekindle it in those who may have let it slide.
There are two funding rounds each year and typically a total of ten
grants are made in each round: five Sustainable Arts Foundation Awards
valued at $6000 each and five Sustainable Arts Foundation Promise Awards
valued at $2000.
To be eligible to apply for a grant you must have at least one child
under the age of 18. Applicants can be based anywhere in the world and
there are no citizenship restrictions.
Writers may apply in one of the following categories:
- Fiction
- Creative Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Long Form Journalism
- Playwriting
- Picture Books
- Early and Middle Grade Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction
- Graphic Novel
Visual artists are also eligible able to apply.
Applicants are advised that for the upcoming funding round the
organisers are committed to offering half of its awards to applicants of
colour. Further information about this initiative is available on the
Foundation’s website.
Applications for the Fall 2016 round close on Friday 2 September. For further information visit the Sustainable Arts Foundation website.
by Carole Epp | Aug 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
You
fell in love with ceramics as a hobby, spent years honing you skills
and now you are ready to build your own successful ceramics business.
It’s easy
to build a successful ceramics business in the beginning. There are few
barriers to entry, startup expenses are modest and you can often sell
your work with little initial effort. The problems begin when your
friends and family have exhausted their immediate need for pottery.
Running a
profitable pottery business requires both sound business skills and a
high-quality, desirable product line. You have to understand what makes
your products unique, and create a plan for creating and selling them at
scale. This three-day live online workshop is designed to help you
build a successful business designing, producing and selling ceramics.
We have
brought together three successful ceramic artists to give you an inside
look at how they built their businesses. They will share some of the
insights and strategies that made them successful, and answer any
questions you have about building your own ceramics business. The
program will include one-hour live streamed sessions with Lisa Jones of
Pigeontoe Ceramics, Peter Sheldon + Ellen Woglom of
Sheldon Ceramics and Lorna Meaden of
Lorna Meaden Pottery.
Here are some of the topics we will explore:
– Honing your style and designing products that sell
– Developing a retail business & selling wholesale
– Building a brand & getting press for your work
– Building an audience & selling ceramics online
– Social media for ceramic artists
– Selling in galleries
by Carole Epp | Aug 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Deadline: October 15, 2016
This call for proposals is open to professional artists/craftspersons
from the province of Quebec, from Canada and from abroad, whose
practice is tied to fine crafts through the techniques or material they
use. Their works must emerge from significant research and go beyond the
traditional functions of the objects. Materia also invites exhibition
curators and organisations to submit innovating projects devoted to the
advancement of fine crafts.
> About Materia
Content of the proposal for Artists/Craftspersons
- Project description (500 words max.)
- Artistic approach (250 words max.)
- Recent resume (3 pages max.)
- A visual file including 5 to 10 good-quality recent images (2300-pixel wide min.)
- A descriptive list of the images (title, date, material, dimensions, photo credit for each piece)
- Any other relevant document (examples: sketch, technical specifications, press review)
Content of the proposal for Exhibition curators/Organisations
- Project description (500 words max.)
- Resume of the curator or the organisation (3 pages max.)
- Resume of the artists/craftspersons (3 pages max.)
- A visual file including about 3 images of recent works by each participating artist (2300-pixel wide min.)
- A descriptive list of the images (title, date, material, dimensions, photo credit for each piece)
- Any other relevant document (examples: sketch, technical specifications, press review)
General Information
Clearly identify the category in which you belong: emerging artist,
mid-career artist, established artist, exhibition curator or
organisation.
Send your proposal by email no later than October 15, 2016, 11:59 p.m., at [email protected].
You will receive an email confirming that your proposal has been
successfully submitted. Incomplete proposals or submissions after the
deadline will be discarded.
Virtual tour of the exhibition space
Plan of the exhibition space
Selection criteria
- Technical mastery
- Innovation
- Artistic approach
- Project originality
- Project relevance
Information: Ève Préfontaine, Coordinator, 418 524-0354 ext. 249
by Carole Epp | Jul 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
