technical tuesday: The whole process of making a clay kettle and a stove
This work is exhibited in a special exhibition in Taiwan. “喫茶正好 春天 喫茶去 日本作家茶器聯展” May 9-May 23 @時食商行 (Taipei) https://fb.me/e/3nm2CmfNS [All processes] 00:00 Opening 00:18 Preparation 00:50 Potter’s wheel making of clay kettle 08:34 making of spout and lid 13:32 trimming the clay bottle 18:09 trimming the lid 20:07 Making a “receiver” for the handle 21:22 Adhesion of “spout” and “receiver” 29:35 making of the stove 37:24 trimming of the stove 43:07 Assembling and finishing the stove 50:51 File 53:25 Glaze 53:54 Kiln packing 55:57 Whetstone 56:38 Make a handle 1:01:12 Completion / boiling water —————————- 橋本忍
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monday morning eye candy: Shae Bishop
DEADLINE THURSDAY! Call for Artists- Cup show
Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition that explores the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. It is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel – the cup. Juried by Molly Anne Bishop.
Prospectus
direct link for submissions: https://client.smarterentry.
technical tuesday: Masterclass Chris Bramble and Freya Bramble-Carter
movie day: SHARED EARTH | Chilliwack River Clay
A story about a ceramic artist, Cathy Terepocki, and her journey to find purpose within her work. When most artists are seeking to further put themselves at the forefront of their work Cathy made a conscious decision to actually remove her personal touch.
Director: RJ Bruni – rjbruni.com
Producer: Inmist Media House – inmistmediahouse.com
Line Producer: Nolan Schneider
That Pottery Thing Auction for North West Ceramics Foundation ends this week!
- The NWCF has a new fundraiser – That Pottery Thing… with two ways to participate: through our online auction and our live, closing night webinar.
- The on-line auction includes beautiful ceramic works of art donated by BC’s terrific ceramists. The auction site is NOW OPEN.
- The live portion of That Pottery Thing… will take place on September 30th, 2021, from 6:30 to 8 pm via webinar. Our host for the evening will be the ever-gracious Sheryl MacKay of CBC North by Northwest fame.
- Please note, the public, in-person event has been cancelled due to health concerns.
- Eliza Au, Ginko
The live webinar event will include:
- Presentations featuring short talks and videos about our various charitable projects including bursaries, scholarships, ceramics at MOA, the Speaker Series, and the NWCF MW Award of Excellence. All funds raised support these important projects.
- A display of beautiful ceramics available through the on-line auction.
- A special display honouring Jinny Whitehead’s contribution to BC ceramics.
- The highlight of the evening will be the awarding of the NWCF Mayer Wosk Award of Excellence, presented to an outstanding BC ceramist.
- All this will be broadcast through a live zoom available free to the public. Register for the zoom at Webinar Registration – Zoom
- A catalogue of auction items on offer is online. Bidding opens September 1. Registering is free, but participants must register to bid. To register, go to: https://auction.nwcf.ca/my-account/
- Group-Zoom-Parties will be eligible for a door prize. Let us know about your party.
- Any questions, please email Debra Sloan at [email protected]
How will I get my item if I win??
The NWCF has arranged for pick-up locations in Vancouver and Burnaby, limited delivery in the GVR, and shipping within three days at the buyer’s expense. Details will be given to all winning bidders.
Please Donate to Support our ProgramsThe NWCF sends a big shout-out and thank you to Galleries West, the digital source of timely information about art and artists in the West and North. Galleries West has helped publicize our auction.
We would also like to thank Holly Truchan and Roger Mahler of the Mayer Studio for providing support and space for our auction webinar to take place.
www.nwcf.ca/that-pottery-thing/