by Carole Epp | Oct 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bob Reimer passed away October 20th at the age of 57. Born August. 11, 1954, in Steinbach Manitoba, Bob lived most of his life in British Columbia before moving to Calgary in 1980 to start his family and ceramics career. He leaves behind three children; Julia, Peter and Angela, four grand-children, his former partner and best friend Jeannie, a community of friends, colleagues and students. Bob was known as a passionate, loving, talented and humorous individual, an asset to the ceramics community and a beloved teacher. He touched many lives. He will be remembered fondly, and thought of daily. No words can describe the grief we are all feeling while coping with this sudden loss. We take comfort in knowing he did not suffer, he was happy and loved by many. A special thanks for all the support received from friends and family. We will be celebrating Bob, a remarkable individual, at North Mount Pleasant Arts Center, 402, 470 – 27 Avenue N.W., Calgary on Monday, October 24 at 3:00 p.m. Please bring your stories, smiles and clay splattered pants if you have them. If you would like to send your thoughts or condolences please e-mail [email protected] or visit WeRememberBob.Tumblr.com .
by Carole Epp | Oct 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Art and music are universal languages. Making pottery and music are primal, therapeutic ways of expressing ourselves. By using clay to make musical instruments, two forms of ancient expression are combined in a contemporary fashion. The first percussion instruments probably were two rocks or sticks banged together. Ceramic instruments were made and used in ceremonies and rituals for millennium. It is an honour to fashion instruments with clay (decomposed rock), and carry on the traditions of our ancestors.
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by Carole Epp | Oct 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
This will be Robin’s final Ontario workshop. Don’t miss this chance to see one of Canada’s clay legends. Robin Hopper is an internationally known potter, educator, author, gardener, designer and arts activist who has taught and exhibited worldwide. He was the first recipient of the Bronfman Award, Canada’s most prestigious annual award in craft. Join us in the Ceramics Studio after Saturday’s workshop for Robin’s Book Signing. A selection of his books will be availabe for purchase. On Sunday, there will be a Silent Auction of work produced by Robin during the workshop. Parking on campus is free on weekends.
AGENDA Saturday, October 29 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Slide Lecture: Decoration, Design & Surface Enrichment Throwing Demo: Variety of functional & one‐of‐a-kind forms for later trimming and decorating including fluting, faceting, agate ware, coloured clay work, brushwork, etc. Objects will include teapot, large pitcher, goblet, holy grail, coffee mug, beer mug, tri‐foot plate, parabolic bottle, phoenix bowl, squared bowls and plates. Lunch: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. DVD Presentation: Making Marks #3 Throwing Demo: working with coloured clays – thrown agateware or Neriage, Nerikomi block making and Zougan. Book Signing at 4 p.m. in the Ceramics Studio. Robin’s books for sale and refreshments provided.
Sunday, October 30 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Demo: Trimming, assemblage and decoration of thrown work from previous day
Slide and DVD Presentations interspersed throughout demonstrations Lunch: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Silent Auction at 4 p.m. in the theatre. Robin’s work made during the workshop.
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by Carole Epp | Sep 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Mark Jaroszewicz presents a solo exhibition of math-concept craft work
September 15 – October 16, 2011Public Opening Reception, Thursday, September 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pmOntario Crafts Council Gallery990 Queen St. W., Toronto The Ontario Crafts Council is pleased to present work by artist Mark Jaroszewicz (yur-a-shev-itch) in a solo exhibition showcasing a math-inspired series called
Metamorphic Numerals. The exhibition, titled “Question, Answer and the Chaos in Between,” takes place from September 15-October 16, 2011 and will also have activities during Culture Days on the weekend of October 1-2, 2011.
The arts and sciences come together in an educational, hands-on exhibition, where visitors are encouraged to participate with the displayed works. Metamorphic Numerals is a multi-sensory approach to understanding math. Counting with our fingers is an ancient method that people around the globe can relate to, and
Metamorphic Numerals revisits this past by using measured clay spheres to form three-dimensional, pinched numeral symbols that are calibrated to the gram. Essentially, each numerical form represents a number through shape and weight, and can be used to represent equations with the use of colour, texture and movement. The exhibition presents examples of how addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be represented in a 3D format. Find out more at
www.craft.on.ca/Exhibitions/Upcoming_Exhibitions 
Question, Answer and the Chaos in Between takes place during Culture Days (
www.culturedays.ca), and two free events will be hosted at the OCC Gallery.
Saturday October 1st, 1:00 to 5:00 pm: a hands-on workshop for children, where participants will have the opportunity to make their own
Metamorphic Numerals.
Sunday, October 2nd, 1:00 to 2:30 pm: visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist and ask questions about the series and the presented works.All media, designers, educators (both traditional and alternative), artists, math and science enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and experience an alternative way to interpret math as well as experience craft.
About the artist: Mark Jaroszewicz’s passions in material arts and math spans over twenty years. He studied ceramics and glass at OCAD and graduated with Honours from the Glass program in 1993.
Metamorphic Numerals has exhibited in group exhibitions in Canada, Scotland and South Korea. Children’s workshops have already taken place in Cheongju and Seoul, South Korea. Recently, Mark participated in a symposium at the
Subtle Technologies Festival 2011. Mark lives in Toronto, Ontario and enjoys sharing his perspective of craft’s endless potential and new horizons of cultural contribution to Canadians and the world. Mark Jaroszewicz gratefully acknowledges the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council for their assistance with this exhibition.
by Carole Epp | Sep 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
1000 Miles Apart – 2011 Ceramics Conference
September 29 – October 1
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Ceramics Area at the School of Art, University of Manitoba will host 1000 Miles Apart from September 29 to October 1, 2011. 1000 Miles Apart will feature a number of high caliber artists who will present lectures and demonstrations, and provide a forum for exchange between students, faculty, and professionals in the field.
John Balistreri, professor at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, will share his latest research on using clay as a printing material in the rapid prototyping of three-dimensional forms. Virginia Scotchie, world renowned for her energetic and stimulating ceramic workshops, will join us from the University of South Carolina. Paul Mathieu, professor of ceramics at Emily Carr University in Vancouver, will present a lecture on his recent art and industry experiences in China, and provide a critical view of the state of ceramics in the 21st century. Rory MacDonald, professor of ceramics at NSCAD University in Halifax, will present the closing address at 1000 Miles Apart, a lecture that is free and open to the public as well as conference participants.
1000 Miles Apart will include an exhibition at Gallery One One One in the FitzGerald Building. The exhibition will include work by ceramics students, faculty, and the visiting artists. Concurrent with the conference, visitors may investigate site specific installations by artist Rory MacDonald on the University of Manitoba campus and beyond.
Concurrently with the conference, Winnipeg Art Gallery is hosting a lecture on September 29 at 7:00 p.m. by Greg Payce who is participating in the exhibition Precise: Craft Refined. This event is open to the public and admission will be charged.
Further program details will be available closer to the conference.
Registration and Information
Registration is free for all university and college students, faculty and sta”. For all others the
registration fee is $50.00, payable by cash or cheque to the University of Manitoba.
Be sure to register by September 15 to ensure your space in conference workshops .
Contact:
Steve Grimmer
[email protected]
T. (204) 474-9650 F. (204) 474-7605
www.umanitoba.ca/schools/art
Registration Form
Please print out and fill in this form and mail with a $50.00 registration fee (cheques only
please, payable to the University of Manitoba, with 1000 Miles Apart in the memo line) to:
School of Art
203 FitzGerald Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
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