Women Working with Clay Symposium @ Hollins University
June 8-11, 2015
This symposium is about women who work with clay to create pottery,
art vessels, and sculpture. We emphasize the creative process from every
level. At the same time, we look at the particular aspects and points
of view that may be unique to women working in clay.
Presenters: Linda Christenson, Christa Cordova, Donna Polseno, and Shoko Teruyama
Keynote Speaker: Leila Philip
Director: Donna Polseno
What You’ll Learn
From Inspiration and Ideas to the Actual Making and Finishing
- Explore the connections of the long history of women as vessel makers, artists, and artisans in cultures all over the world.
- Examine how the sense of community and mentorship in the world of clay object makers reflects that history.
- Work closely with faculty who have extensive experience and training.
Find all the details and register online here: www.hollins.edu/academics/workshops-online-writing-courses/women-working-with-clay-symposium/
movie day: café céramique by Luc Riolon
café céramique from Luc Riolon on Vimeo.
technical tuesday: Back Bay Pottery shares a step by step of how she makes her lovely butter dishes.
monday morning eye candy: Justin Rothshank
call for entry: America’s Clayfest lll
Upcoming deadline – Archie Bray residencies
The Bray will be awarding ten $5,000 fellowships along with ten short-term summer scholarships in 2015!
“Being
able to provide this generous financial support to each and every
resident artist helps the Bray fulfill its mission and reinforces its
commitment to furthering ceramic art.”–Steven Young Lee, Resident Artist
Director
If you have any questions about the Bray’s resident or fellowship opportunities please contact Brad Robinson at 406/443-3502 ext.10 or at [email protected].
For technical support with the online application contact [email protected].
Your completed application must be received on or before
March 1, 2015.













