Ashely Kim Demo

by | Aug 11, 2020 | workshops

LAST CHANCE:
Register for a Workshop from Home!

In an effort to help make up for missed classes and workshops due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are starting a new webinar series focused on techniques! We’re all used to working from home by now, so why not Workshop from Home?

Our first Workshop from Home webinar features ceramic artist and educator Ashley Kim! In this demonstration, we’ll take a deep dive into Ashley’s handbuilding and decorating techniques for one of her signature vase forms.

  • Learn to build an asymmetrical vase form using coils and slabs
  • Make instant lace transfers
  • Top it all off with stencil-resist and sgraffito decoration
  • and much more!

It’s just like an in-person workshop, but you are guaranteed a front row seat! Ask questions throughout, or during the Question and Answer Session at the end.
Registration is $35, and registrants can access a recording of the video for 30 days following the event to revisit techniques! Space is limited – Register today!

 

THIS WEEKEND: Ceramics for Charity Kick-Off Conference!

by | Jul 30, 2020 | workshops

Joshua Collinson from The Ceramic School is thrilled to partner with Melbourne based social-engagement artist, Vipoo Srivilasa, and Dr. Wendy Gers, leading international curator, to launch a registered charity: Ceramics for Charity. This fundraiser has a groundbreaking format with a prestigious, select online exhibition, professionally curated by Dr. Wendy Gers, a specially curated program of speakers & demonstrators organized by Joshua Collinson, and a global fundraising raffle of art and pottery overseen by Vipoo Srivilasa.

All funds raised will be donated to relevant organizations.

Tickets are only $10

When you purchase a Ticket:
✔ You get one entry into the raffle for a chance to win some ceramics
✔ You get to watch ALL of the online workshops on August 1st
✔ You help raise money for charity!

Just look at this incredible list of presenting artists!

www.ceramicsforcharity.com

Ceramics for Charity – get involved!

by | 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]

 

Penland launches Artists for Equity Scholarship Fund.

by | 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!”

Contribute to Artists for Equity

Find out more about Penland HERE.