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Upcoming workshop – Adrian Arleo
March 5-6: Adrian Arleo – Transformations
Having worked with the human form for more than 25 years, I’ve figured out a few problem solving techniques and a lot of dos and don’ts. This two-day workshop will be chockfull of demonstrations for coil building the figure, and various surface finishes, both low-fired and non-fired . Anatomical perfection will not be addressed; rather, the demonstrations will focus on building techniques: how to use a base and rod for building tall standing figures, how to begin a seated figure, how to make a head and facial features, how to keep forms from slumping, caving in or cracking. If you’ve had a recurring technical problem, bring it up and we’ll try to remedy it.
The second half of the workshop will be about developing surface textures
and experimenting with different tools and found objects. I’ll share the low-fire glazes that I use, and discuss application techniques. Layering of Terra sigillata is a surface finish we’ll demonstrate, Non-fired paints can add amazing richness to ceramic forms; wax encaustic and casein (milk paint) are favorites that will be talked about as well. Registration form is available here
My sincerest wishes
To each and everyone of you that have made this blog what it is.
For all of your wonderful, generous comments and submissions.
For letting me share your work with the world.
For enriching my life and providing a welcoming community.
Many thanks.
I wish you all the best this holiday season.
However and wherever you chose to celebrate, may your life be filled with happiness, health, loved ones and peace.
Hugs to all,
Carole
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Designer Maker West Midlands Mentoring scheme
Designer Maker West Midlands (DMWM) is looking for three mid-career designer makers for ‘Future Forward 2’ a creative and market development programme.
Future Forward 2 is the second phase of an exciting mentoring programme tailored to the needs of mid-career designer makers from the West Midlands region. It offers mid-career designer makers (the mentees) the opportunity to be mentored by an arts professional who has knowledge and experience of designer makers practices and market opportunities. The aim is to support the artistic development, advance the quality of work and the ability to access new marketing opportunities of the selected mid-career designer maker.
The intention is for the mentor and mentee to work together to assist the mentee to develop their practice; making new work of artistic quality and to exhibit or engage with a project which will raise their profile regionally, nationally and/or internationally. The programme will provide focused discussion and regular one to one support (approx 9 x ½ days) from an experienced mentor over a period of 9-10 months.
The mentees will be awarded a bursary of £2100 for materials, promotion, marketing, travel expenses and will be expected to give a presentation at dissemination DMWM event.
Deadline for application: 12 noon, 15 January 2010
For more information on the mentoring scheme and details of how to apply please visit: www.designermakerwm.co.uk
Contact details
Natalie ColeEmail:
[email protected]Website:
http://www.designermakerwm.co.uk
Figurative ceramics – call for entries
Deadline Jan 15 2011
A&C Black and artist Edith Garcia will be publishing Ceramics and the Human Figure. This publication will feature works by key ceramic artists that work within the realm of the human form, whilst each of their works offers a unique sensibility and approach within there practice this publication will be exploring clay and the figure within the field of installation and sculpture as well as those incorporating new technologies, creating works that strike a deep resonance with viewers.
This book will provide an in-depth look at global culture of clay, appealling to professional artists, emerging artists, students and teachers, opening out the world of new ceramics to a wider audience. It will be published in 2011-2012 with European and North American Distribution
For more information please download the flyer from the link below. You can find the full application details here
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Contact details
Edith GarciaEmail:
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