Jocelyn Reid: Half Grown @ the Stride Gallery

by | May 6, 2014 | Uncategorized

The exhibition Half-Grown talks about the unnamed space between adulthood and childhood. This melange of drawings with incorporated ceramic components refers to the parts of youth that are always held on to, and asks when exactly we decided to trade out our playthings for the grown-up world. Distorted versions of household objects are instigators for the recognition of things seen and touched every day, while simultaneously bringing up memories of long-lost toys. This exhibition glorifies the significance of the quiet objects that we are forever surrounding ourselves with, and addresses that, in a way, everyone is still waiting to grow up.

Half-Grown is in Stride Gallery’s +15 Space in Calgary, Alberta. The exhibition is up for April and May of 2013, with a reception on May 15th from 6-7 PM. 

Jocelyn Reid is a ceramic and mixed media artist based out of Calgary, Alberta. In the Spring of 2013 she received her BFA with Distinction from the Alberta College of Art + Design. Reid hopes to continue expanding her career over Canada and the USA, and is an upcoming Summer Resident at the Archie Bray Foundation.

Kiln Building Workshop with Martin Tagseth and Robin Dupont

by | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized

This summer Martin Tagseth and Robin DuPont will combine their kiln
building and wood firing experience to lead a two week anagama kiln
building workshop in British Columbia’s Slocan Valley beginning July
21st.

With a focus on hands on construction experience, this intensive
workshop with also include discussions of kiln design and atmospheric
firing techniques. Students are invited to bring bisque-ware to partake
in the inaugural firing immediately following construction of the kiln.

Schedule
(Dates may be adjusted to accommodate kiln construction and firing times)
July 20th Welcome BBQ
July 21st – 27th Kiln Building Workshop
July 28th – Aug 3rd Kiln Firing
Aug 9-10th Kiln Unloading

Course Fee
Workshop Fee is $495 (does not include housing or meals).
Firing Fee $100 (Students must bring bisque-ware).

Location
This workshop will take place at the home & studio of Robin DuPont
in the Slocan Valley, near Winlaw B.C. This beautiful winding river
valley is known for its creative culture and offers visitors pristine
beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, world class recreational opportunities
and breath taking scenery.

Other Information
• Class size is limited. Space will be reserved on a first come basis
upon receipt of non-refundable $100 deposit. Balance of workshop fee is
due two weeks prior to course start date.
• Accommodations and Meals are not included in the course fee.
Please visit www.slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca for a list of campsites, B&B and other nearby accommodations and amenities.

Registration
Call 250-226-6964 or email
www.robindupont.com