Janet DeBoos: An Interview by Jan Howlin

Sweetening the Pot
Mark Hewitt –
www.hewittpottery.com
June 2nd – 15th, 2013

Throwing. Intermediate and advanced

Many secrets will be laid bare as I share as much of
my knowledge about throwing, form, decoration, and firing as possible
during this, my first ever, two week-long workshop. I’m used to seeing a
dramatic improvement in my apprentices’ skills when they first begin at
my pottery, and I anticipate a similar lively exchange of ideas and
techniques with students in the relaxed atmosphere of La Meridiana,
leading to significant technical development.

My intention is for participants to dramatically improve their throwing
skills, so they can throw more, bigger, better pots – not at the expense
of quality, but using technical fluency to enhance individual aesthetic
explorations. Through one-on-one discussion of all aspects of making
pottery, and hands-on assistance, each student will be guided towards
their own artistic and practical goals.

We’ll make intimate small items, like mugs, cups, and bowls, seeing them
through a variety of decorative treatments to completion. Then we’ll
tackle complicated pots like teapots and coffee pots, and medium-sized
pitchers and jars. Our finale will be to make bigger pots, using a
sectional technique to make vases, and a throwing-and-coiling technique
to make monumental pots, both abstract and functional.

Needless to say, we’ll also spend plenty of time enjoying “la dolce vita,” and all that Tuscany has to offer!

Cost: € 2000
The workshop fee includes:

• tuition (class is 6/7 hours per day with 12 hours studio time)
• materials and firings
• lodging in double room with cooking facilities; single room on request at extra cost of € 250
• welcome dinner
• welcome breakfast
• a freshly prepared Tuscan lunch with wine on the working days
• a side programme with excursions and gourmet tastings.

Ask for a detailed programme at [email protected]

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LA MERIDIANA
International Centre of Ceramics in Tuscany
Loc. Bagnano, 135
50052 Certaldo – Firenze
Italy

Tel & Fax: +39 0571 660084

[email protected]

Mark Hewitt
is born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, the son and grandson of Directors
of Spode. He apprenticed with Michael Cardew and Todd Piker before moved
to North Carolina, USA, in 1983, where he has become well-known for
reconfiguring the North Carolina tradition to reflect contemporary
culture. His pots are in many museums; he’s exhibited widely, and
written extensively in the ceramic press. Mark demonstrated at the
International Ceramic Festival in Aberystwyth in 2011, and serves as
Vice President of the North Carolina Pottery Center.

www.hewittpottery.com