by Carole Epp | Mar 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
It always nice to wake up to find out that your work has been featured somewhere. What an awesome way to start the day. Check out the Online Magazine Ceramics Now right here to see the feature and see some other amazing featured artists.
“Ceramics Now is an online ceramics magazine that celebrates the creative field of ceramics around the world by featuring world-recognized ceramic artists. Created by a group of students who are studying Ceramics in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the magazine’s main goal is to present in the best way possible some wonderful ceramic works made by world-recognized ceramic artists. The first issue of Ceramics Now Magazine will be published later this year (october/november 2011). Subscribe to our monthly newsletter if you want to stay in touch with us. If you want to submit your own work to Ceramics Now Magazine, to recommend someone, or just to say a word, email us at ceramicsmagazine [at] gmail.com, use the Submit Page, or ask us. If you have a Tumblr account, don’t forget to recommend us on Tumblr Directory. We’re the only website on Tumblr community that features ceramic artists around the world.” 
by Carole Epp | Mar 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
It seems that my upcoming show at the Mendel is starting to loom around the corner. Eeek.
My poor kiln has fired 3 of the last 3 days, and god willing it will continue to be good to me for the next month. Am I the only one that talks to my kiln and asks it to be good and hang in there? How much wood can one knock on before they are asking too much of the kiln gods?
Hmm…maybe i’ve lost my mind and have been in the studio talking to my figurines a bit too much lately.
Anyway…here’s a few images from the studio.
by Carole Epp | Mar 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you’re in the area please stop by.
Friday March 11, 2011 12:00 PM @ Snelgrove 
For more info please visit their website
by Carole Epp | Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
***You can’t miss this one! Yours truly will be there.
May 6 – 8, 2011 In the 21st century we find ourselves increasingly globalized through the food we eat, the clothes we wear, goods we purchase and the images we consume through TV and the Internet. In this conference we will look at the internationalizing of the ceramics studio practice and the effect that it has on us as makers. We’re excited to announce the following presenters for this event: Elaine Henry of Ceramics Art & Perception Magazine – Keynote Speaker Paul Scott (UK) – lecture and demo Ginny Marsh (USA) – lecture and demo Ian Johnson (CAN) – lecture and demo Jeremy Hatch (CAN) – lecture and demo Carole Epp (CAN) – lecture and demo Robin Lambert (CAN) – lecture Koi Neng Liew (Singapore) – lecture and demo Registration Details and Fees: Student Rate: $99
Late registrations (after April 1): $118.80
Course #: 1300 Regular Rate: $225
Late registrations (after April 1): $270.00
Course #: 1303 Register early and save! Registration fee includes all demos and lectures for the duration of the conference, as well as social events and meals throughout the weekend. Accommodation: Limited accommodation will be available in our Student Residences, and can be booked when you register for the conference. Additional accommodation is available at the Sandman Hotel and can be reserved by calling 1 800 SANDMAN. Stay Tuned for Details on Post-Conference Workshops with Paul Scott! For more info and to register visit the RDC website.
by Carole Epp | Feb 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Ahh yesturday was another lovely craft sale day for me. An awesome day of being out of the isolated studio and interacting with the amazing community here in Saskatoon that supports handmade art. Nothing like a day of chatting and seeing some great art by other local artisans to get the inspiration and drive going. Brought home some sweet goodies to top it off!
Thanks to all that made it out.
And I also have a bit of news, well maybe I’ve mentioned it before, I’ve got an upcoming show here in Saskatoon at the Mendel Art Gallery. It’s part of their Artist to Artist program so I’m actually working with a mentor on this body of work; a painter, Marsha Kennedy who I exhibited with last March. Things are coming along nicely, I think. I know I’ve been slack about posting studio sneak peeks. I’ll try to take some pictures in the next few days.
Later today I’ll be having a studio visit with Marsha so i’m pretty excited to hear what she has to say. I’m a sucker for a good critique. I hope she draws a bit of blood from me. I hope that I end the crit stressed and a bit beaten down. Cuz it’s always good to be challenged, and once you’re out of school that just doesn’t seem to happen as much. Don’t get me wrong, pats on the back and compliments are lovely and desired, but good honest feedback is hard to come by and it’s how we grow and challenge ourselves.
Well wish me luck. Another strong cup of tea I believe is in order to get my brain ready for all the art speak.
In the meantime please check out the Mendel website for more info about the show.
