by Carole Epp | Jul 16, 2020 | workshops
PRESS RELEASE
Brand-New Worldwide Ceramics Organization Raises Money for Charity
Launching on 1st August 2020, Ceramics for Charity is striving to use the perfect mix of art, technology, and community, to organize three online fundraising events per year, with each focusing on helping a different cause.
This brand new format brings together three different experts into one platform with one aim:
From the organizers of The Ceramics Congress, the first virtual ceramic event which has had over 100,000 people, from 195 countries attended in the past 2 years and has raised over $50,000 for their selected speakers. Joshua Collinson will be running a similar virtual conference with all proceeds going to charity.
From the organizers of “Clay for ….” fundraisers series that have provided a platform for clay workers from around the world to support worthwhile charitable causes. The Clay for… series include Clay for Nepal, Clay for Queensland, Clay for Clay Community and Clay for Australia which had 477 artists from 30 countries donate their work for sale in support of the Australian Bushfire relief. Vipoo Srivilasa will be organizing a Global Fundraising Raffle, with all proceeds going to charity.
From the Curator of the First Central China International Ceramics Biennale and the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, which were viewed by almost a million people, Wendy Ger will be organizing a curated online exhibition, with all works for sale, and with 50% or 100% of the proceeds going to charity.
By combining our skills, we hope this first event will raise $100,000 for charities that support Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism, Human Rights, and Dignity for All.
If you would like to find out how you can help contribute to the cause, you can read more here: www.CeramicsForCharity.com/donate
FOR MORE DETAIL PLEASE CONTACT:
Joshua Collins : [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Jul 13, 2020 | workshops
via Penland website:
“Over the past few weeks, we’ve been thrilled to hear a strong demand for more opportunities for Black artists and students of color at Penland.
This desire has already resulted in the addition of three new summer 2021 scholarships to our list of scholarships for people of color. They were funded by Penland’s staff, team of directors, and Board of Trustees, respectively. Our staff wanted to make these opportunities as accessible as possible, so each scholarship will cover 100% of tuition, room, and board and also include a stipend for travel and materials.
At the same time, we’ve heard from lots of you, our friends and students and instructors, about wanting to donate to a similar scholarship fund. We’re pleased now to give you that opportunity through the new Artists for Equity Scholarship Fund. The goal of this fund is to increase opportunities for artists of color who would otherwise not have access to Penland due to funding.
In a caring and generous community like ours, even small gifts compound to make a big impact. A single scholarship won’t change the face of the craft world, but it can absolutely open up new possibilities for an individual and start creating the momentum we need to reach a more equitable, inclusive community at Penland and beyond. Please join in with a gift and help bring new artists and new voices to our community!”
Find out more about Penland HERE.
by Carole Epp | Jun 20, 2020 | workshops
Coffee (or Tea) & Clay – SIX WEEKS Series
Mondays June 1st-July 6th at 1PM PST/ 4pm EST/ 9PM CET – Duration: 2 hours with Q&A
Anyone who registers for all six, in the Coffee & Clay series,
will receive a $50 Off Coupon Code for Deb’s Online Pottery Shop.
June 15th, Week Three: Creamers ( Link for Registration ) $35
June 22nd, Week Four: Sugar Jars ( Link for Registration ) $35
June 29th & July 6th, Weeks Five & Six: Teapots ( Link for Registration ) $65 for both days
Join this multi-Monday workshop as we take a deep dive into cups, sugar creamers, pour-overs, and teapots/ coffee service items! There will be demos on both wheel throwing and handbuilding options. Chat in your questions during this live streamed series. You will have access to the videos until the end of July, so don’t worry about missing a live session… Watch then at your own speed in the comfort of your studio or easy chair! Both wheel throwing and hand building techniques will be showcased! Come join the fun!
Creative Pottery – Chapter by Chapter Seminar Series ( Coming Soon! ) Probably beginning July 1st.
My new book is almost here! June 2nd it should be on shelves… Purchase Now!
I am going to talk through each section and project with participants in this multi-day seminar. Some days there will be presentations about inspirations in powerpoint/conversation format. Other days will be more demo focused. Come along with me on this journey through my book – Creative Pottery: InnovativeTechniques and Experimental Designs in Thrown and Handbuilt Ceramics.
Work Along Workshops – LIVE-Streamed online via Zoom
Hang & Handbuild: Vases ( Coming Soon! )
Thursday Evenings at 5pm
Join this one hour workshop where you will be led step by step in making a vase using slabs.
You will need to supply your own tools and clay. Please prepare your clay ahead of time with that you can work alongside Deb as she constructs.
FULL DETAILS HERE.
by Carole Epp | Jun 20, 2020 | Uncategorized, workshops
Please join us this Coming Monday 22June 2020 14:00 South African time. – please see Details below. 👇🏾
https://qkt.io/rajSHW
Madoda Fani and Andile Dyalvane’s twenty year old friendship is a testament to brotherhood and one that celebrates a passion for clay. Fani focuses on various coiling techniques and finishes he incorporates in his practice while Dyalvane supports with enquiry in this workshop.
Born in 1975, Madoda Fani grew up in Gugulethu township in Cape Town and discovered his love of clay as a fine art student at Sivuyile College. He worked as a ceramic painter in various pottery studios, gradually developing his own pieces and style. In 2000, his work was selected for the Salon Internationale de l’Artisanat de Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. There he met the ceramicist Simon Masilo, who introduced him to smoke-firing. In 2009, he moved to Johannesburg and began to deepen his craft at the Kim Sacks School of Ceramics. He learned how to burnish clay with a stone from Jabu Nala, the daughter of legendary Zulu beer–pot maker Nesta Nala, and mastered smoke-firing techniques under the guidance of Nic Sithole.
Who is it for
For anyone interested in working with clay, curious about the creative processes and willing to learn. Artists, designers and creative communities who want to expand their knowledge of ceramics and those who want to experience clay meditations.
What you need
You need not have any previous knowledge albeit jargon familiarity may come in handy when questions are asks by the audience. An eagerness to discover the creative process of ceramics is essential.
Materials Needed: Attention and your hands, a notebook or sketchbook, pencil, clay, air dry clay or play dough, a round wooden board (bread board size will do) or round bat.
by Carole Epp | Jun 15, 2020 | workshops
All the details and information about presenting artists are available on Clay Voices on Instagram so go give them a follow!
