SMOKELESS WOOD KILN WORKSHOP with Masakazu Kusakabe (Japan)
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1st – 21st July, 2011 In pursuit of a greener studio practice, the International Ceramics Studio is hosting a Smokeless Wood Kiln Workshop to construct an efficient and sustainable wood-firing kiln with the pioneering kiln designer and builder, Kusakabe, Masakazu. The position and relatively large size of the firebox and the tall chimney allow for effective combustion, fast firing and excellent ash distribution. In the summer of 2010 we staged a successful woodfiring symposium under the direction of the Master Potter, Masakazu Kusakabe. In 2011 he will return to Kecskemet to lead the three weeks kiln building workshop in July.
Kusakabe sensei is a versatile artist: potter, kiln builder, sumi drawer and astronomist. His pioneering invention is the eco-friendly “smokeless kiln”, which allows artists to build woodfiring kilns in built-up locatiions because it produces very little or no smoke.
The program starts on the 1st July to 21st July and there is also time available after it to perform more firings in the new smokeless kiln. The program will run if there are enough applicants. (minimum 8 persons). Application deadline is 1st April.Find more details here.
Further information about this event and applications to George Varsanyi, [email protected]
or Steve Mattison – [email protected] Kusakabe’s informative website: http://www.miharuarts.com/kusakabe/ For more informations on Kusakabe’s smokeless kiln click here . . .
http://www.miharuarts.com/kusakabe/index.php?page=smokeless-kiln
I know what you’re all thinking….
February’s artist of the day feature came and went too quickly. I agree. It’s always so nice to have such gorgeous eye candy everyday. I can’t thank all of the amazing artists who submitted their work enough! It was such a pleasure to share your work with all the readers of musing.
But don’t dismay my dear readers, the eye candy is going to continue on for a wee bit longer. See I got more than 28 submissions and so artist of the day will continue until I run out of submitted work to show you. So for all of those that have submitted work and have yet to have seen it posted, your day is still coming! Hurray for more artist of the day!
And now on to today’s bit of gorgeous:
Artist of the Day: David Carlsson
In my artistic work I am often interested in contrasts and combinations. It could be things like dream and reality, aim and result ore repetition and breaks.
I frequently return to the everyday as a subject were I am fascinated by routines as well as the wish to get away from them.
I want to tell stories through clay and ceramic references and I´m aiming for an equivocal state in my works where I like to both embrace and criticize, answer and wonder in the same object.
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Artist of the Day: Donna Herrick
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K-State Ceramics Residency Program
K-State Ceramics Faculty
Dylan J. Beck
Ceramics Area Chair
Assistant Professor
Yoshiro Ikeda
University Distinguished Professor
Awarded NCECA Excellence in Teaching
Glen R. Brown
Critical Theory and Art History
Residency Information – http://art.ksu.edu/grad/areas/ceramics/k-state-ceramics-residency/
Duration
2011-2012
11 month – September 1 – July31
9 month – September 1 – May 31
Compensation
200+ sq/ft Private studio w/sink in K-State ceramics area
Adjunct professor status: Adjunct appointments are made for the benefit of the university to allow people from outside the university to contribute to its academic program. In recognition of their contribution to the academic community, the university extends to adjunct appointees residing in Kansas the use of university libraries; employee rates for athletic, K-State Union, and cultural events; and parking privileges.
Teaching opportunities may become available but are not guaranteed.
Exhibition opportunities on and off campus
Responsibilities
Lab fee of $100 per semester covers all clay and glaze materials/firings
Participation in graduate critiques and serving on graduate committees
Occasional demonstrations for under graduate ceramic courses
Artist in residence is responsible for all personal living expenses
Requirements
Applicant must have a MFA degree
Application Deadline
March 15, 2011
April 15th email notification date
To apply:
Send
Completed application form – http://www.dylanjbeck.com/K-State_Ceramics_Residency_Application.pdf
10 images of current work
Image description list
Current resume
Artist Statement
Email applications– [email protected]
Or Mail
K-State Ceramics Residency
Dylan J Beck
111 Willard Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
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Talente -2011
When: 16-22 March 2011
Where: New Munich Trade Fair Centre
Visit New Munich Trade Fair Centre’s website Times: 9:00 to 18:00 daily Tickets: Day ticket: €12,50
Book tickets
The Crafts Council has once again acted as mentor for the Talente exhibition, encouraging selected makers to apply for this prestigious competition, which reflects high quality talent put forward via a network of mentors from all over the world.
Participants showcased are selected by a European jury and are of a high standard reflecting the ideas of young people with an experimental approach to materials and craft techniques. It offers a European platform enabling new makers to launch their creative careers to the wider European market.
General Information
Since 1979 the Talente organisers have collaborated with training institutions, academies, universities and arts and crafts organisations throughout the world, who put forward their nation’s best people for the competition. The Crafts Council has once again acted as mentor, encouraging selected makers to apply to exhibit recent work at Talente 2011. The world-wide network assures a unique view of trends and questions which concern young people in arts and crafts, making visitors aware of trends and currents, and of the coming generation of designer makers and inventors. The selected UK exhibitors for 2011 are:
Farrah Al-Dujaili – Jewellery – http://farrahal-dujaili.blogspot.com
Abigail Brown – Silverware – www.abigailbrown.co.uk
Eleanor Bolton – Jewellery – www.eleanorbolton.com
Madeleine Harris – Jewellery – www.maddieharris.co.uk
Kathryn Hinton – Silverware – www.kathrynhinton.com
Rosanna Martin – Ceramics – www.craftmaker.co.uk/rosannamartin
Egle Petrauskaite – Printed Textiles – www.eglepetrauskaite.com
Idun Sira – Ceramics – http://idunsira.com
Li-Chu Wu – Jewellery – http://lichuwu1226.blogspot.com
Emma Yeo – Multi Media Textiles – www.emmayeo.com
Xiaorui Zhang – Jewellery – http://debby0628.blogspot.com
The International Trade Fair is also home to Schmuck; the forum for contemporary jewellery which enjoys an international reputation, Exempla; a showcase of around 25 international contributors demonstrating live workshops and Meister der Moderne; a presentation of the very best in contemporary craft and design, from around the world.
For further information please contact Sarah Turner
[email protected]
Venue Information
International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades/Internationale Handwerksmesse
New Munich Trade Fair Centrevia: UK Crafts Council
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