4th Biennial of Contemporary Ceramics – Argentina
Deadline April 30,2009
“Together with this convocation we want to express our gratitude and our wish to make it possible that “a bit of mud from every place in the world, made with our hands and our tools” gets to us. “
www.rumbosannicolas.com.ar (Info available in english, look for British flag in right hand corner)
Upcoming Spring Workshop -Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald Workshop
Mold making, slip casting, & working with coloured slips
Sponsored by the Moose Jaw Pottery Club
Demonstrations, artist talk, and hands-on with slip casting
June 6 & 7, 2009
Rory MacDonald is currently Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the University of Regina. MacDonald’s work in ceramics explores the history of industrial ceramic production techniques. He is interested in the role of ceramics within the practice of design and art concentrating on the development of new public audiences and spaces for contemporary ceramics. Central to his current research is the exploration of the concept of public craft. MacDonald’s current work explores site-specific firing and new techniques for glaze applications to architecture. He is the 2007 winner of the Winifred Shantz Award for emerging ceramics in Canada.
Cost: 65.00 members/80.00 nonmembers
To register, please mail a cheque that includes a contact email and/or phone
number so we can confirm your registration when we receive your cheque.
The cheque, made out to Moose Jaw Pottery Club, can be mailed to:
Moose Jaw Pottery Club
741 7th Ave. S.E.
Moose Jaw, SK
S6H 6B1
For more information contact: [email protected]
Not that I’m a sentimental person when holidays like Valentines roll around, but I thought I would take this opportunity – since the holiday is about showing your appreciation for others – to say thanks to everyone that’s been reading the blog and helping to make this community what it is. Thanks to everyone for all of the great emails, for sharing your work and ideas. I have such fun putting the blog together and its thanks to the great readers.
So cheers and I hope you have a great valentine’s day with your loved ones.
In the spirit of the day here’s some of Rae Dunn‘s lovely pieces.
You can find them at her etsy shop here.
Early Bird Deadline extended!!!
Takes place October 8th -11th, 2009
You can still access the Early bird price if you apply by February 18th!
Check out their website to download the application package and find out more info.
Even if you don’t participate as an artisan, mark your calendars to go and check out all the great handmade work!
Coming up next – a call for emerging artists
Call for submissions – International Ceramics Competition of L’Alcora 2009
The Town Council of L’Alcora, announces its call for entries for the 29th edition of the International Ceramics Competition of L’Alcora 2009, organised by a Commission designated to that effect.
All participants are entitled to present a maximum of three works of art created with ceramic materials, which must be original and unique. Entries created by non ceramic procedures, works of an industrial nature or those who have entered in another competitions will not be admitted.
Works must not exceed 2 metres long in any of their dimensions. Entries not measuring 30 cm long or wide will not be accepted.
Entries must be sent to:
Secretaría del Concurso
Museo de Cerámica,
C/Teixidors,5 – E12110
L’Alcora, Spain
Deadline April 24th, 2009.
All entries must include a properly completed application form, the author or authors’ curriculum vitae. A maximum of three 15×20 cm photographs against a neutral background must be attached to each work of art. Registration can also be e-mailed ([email protected]).
Contact by email ([email protected]) for more info, application form and full entry guidelines.
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