New Workshop: Narrative & Controversy
A one-day demo & chat with Carole Epp and Mariko Paterson
Saturday 7 May 2016, 10am – 4pm
Square 1 Studios, 32 Bowden St Alexandria NSW 2015
Tutors: Carole Epp (www.caroleepp.com) & Mariko Paterson (www.foragestudios.com)
Carole Epp and Mariko Paterson were most likely separated at birth but
they are now joined again to swim the treacherous, subversive, and even
devious waters of ceramics. While they work across the country from each
other in separate studios (Saskatoon and Halifax respectively) they
telepathically connect every day (well on Facebook Chat) about their
work, life and pursuit of motorcycle excellence. Narrative ceramics,
illustration and the love of small things (kids, cats, wiener dogs to
name a few) draw them together, but so have their approach to ceramics.
So come join us for a raucous day of story telling à la ceramics. Like
Penn and Teller they’ll divulge their handbuilding and throwing secrets
with abandon. Like Donny and Marie they’ll belt out their harmonious
image transfer and drawing strength compatibilities. Like Nicole Kidman
and Keith Urban they’ll strut their ‘red carpet’ glazed surface
treatments. But most importantly, like Thelma and Louise they’ll steal
your hearts. They double dare you to sign up. And they quadruple dare
you to show up.
Location directions: Enter via Harvey Norman car
park at the dead-end of McCauley St. Drive in and find a park. Walk
along keeping the canal on your left and look for the red square on the
outside of the warehouse. That’s the entrance to Square 1 Studios. Come
upstairs to Level 1.
Note: This is not a hands-on workshop
Seminar Fee: $125 per person ($115 TACA members)
This fee covers the tutors and morning tea.
Please note: Full payment is required to ensure a place.
Minimum number in the workshop: 8
Maximum number in the workshop: 15
Participants need to bring a notepad and pen, lunch and a mug for coffee and tea.
The workshop fee covers morning tea and afternoon tea.
Please arrive by 9.45am as we will start promptly at 10am.
Payment for the seminar:
- Cheque (made out to The Australian Ceramics Association) & post to PO Box 677 Alexandria NSW 1435
- Direct deposit (Account name: The Australian Ceramics Association;
BSB 032000; account no. 911118). PLEASE IDENTIFY YOUR DEPOSIT WITH YOUR SURNAME, then please send an email to [email protected] giving details of your payment. - Credit card (Visa, MasterCard) – phone / mail / fax
- Go to our online shop and purchase this workshop.
NOTE RE. CANCELLATIONS:
- Payment is required to ensure a place in the workshop.
- Payment is refunded in full if TACA cancels the workshop.
- 90% of your payment is refunded if you cancel up to 2 weeks before the workshop date.
- PLEASE NOTE: There is no refund if
you cancel within 2 weeks of the workshop, unless we can fill your
place from a waiting list and then 90% of your payment is refunded.
For further information and all bookings:
The Australian Ceramics Association
PO Box 677 Alexandria NSW 2015
T: 1300 720 124 | F: 02 8072 1804
E: [email protected]
www.australianceramics.com
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technical tuesday: Rehydrating Hard Clay the Easy Way
Thanks to Evolution Stoneware for this one!
call for entry: Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist
To be considered, please submit the
following materials:
• Up to five high-resolution (300 ppi) digital images on a CD
• Full-size color print of each image, printed on US Letter or A-4 size paper
• Complete caption information for each image including materials,
processes used, firing temperature, dimensions, and date completed
• Contact information (including email address)
• Artist statement and résumé
Mail to:
Ceramics Monthly—Emerging Artist
600 N. Cleveland Ave., Suite 210
Westerville, OH 43082
Submissions arriving after the deadline will not be considered. Emailed
submissions and submissions containing more than five images will not
be considered. Please do not submit materials in binders or folders.
Submitted materials will not be returned.
Due to the volume of entries, we cannot acknowledge submissions. No phone calls or emails please.
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CERAMICS STUDY TOUR: Shanghai, Jingdezhen, Xi’an and Beijing
May 7th – 24th, 2016
Lead by professionals, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be of interest to both practitioners and academics alike. Visit the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors, the Yang Tomb of the Han, Yu Yuan Garden, The Bund, and the world-famous ceramics collection at the Shanghai Museum.
Spend a week filled with hands-on exploration at The Pottery Workshop’s Education Centre in Jingdezhen—the historic home of porcelain. With a focus on doing, you will experience the materials and methods of porcelain production. Try your hand at Qinghua blue & white painting, Fencai overglaze enamelling, Song dynasty relief carving, underglaze transfer and overglaze decal application. Local trips will include the Ancient Kiln Museum, glaze shop, brush-maker’s shop, and the Ancient Reproduction Factory, and the Big Tile– and Big Pot Factories. Attend the PWS Saturday Morning Market and visit the galleries of local artisans. Of special interest will be a day–long pilgrimage to the scenic village of Yaoli, the 64m long Tianbao dragon kiln, the Porcelain Museum at Dongbu, and Gaoling (Kaolin) Mountain.
All in-country transportation, four-star accommodation and meals, local guides and entry fees are included. $4,680.00 per person, double occupancy (single occupancy available).
For more information and to register your expression of interest for this tour, please contact Paul Leathers at +1 (403) 358-5348, [email protected] or KJ MacAlister at +1 (780) 993-7687, [email protected]

























