Regina and Area Potters’ Guild presents: Jay Kimball – Altered Vessels

by | Sep 11, 2013 | Uncategorized

Friday & Saturday, September 20
and 21, 2013
 

Imagine
getting this look in cone 6 oxidation! Learn how Jay accomplishes this.

Come
for a workshop that discusses throwing, altering and finishing in cone 6
oxidation.  You will see a vessel transform
from a block of clay to one ready for bisque firing.
On
Friday evening, Jay will demonstrate his throwing techniques including his
technique of stretching/cracking.  Saturday, you will have a chance to practice the techniques Jay
has demonstrated.
Saturday
Jay will continue some throwing demonstrating types of lids and galleries,
trimming.  Jay will also discuss
glazes and his finishing techniques.
You
will see slides of Jay’s work where he will discuss the process followed in
reaching the final piece of art. 
He will discuss glazing and share some of his recipes. 
To complete experience your experience at this
workshop, bring some clay, your throwing tools, a heat gun if you have one, and
whatever you need to take your pieces home.
Also bring your own lunch for Saturday,
refreshments will be provided.


Jay Kimball is an award-winning artist living in Mervin,
SK.  His artwork explores a
fascination with the interplay of surface, form and colour.  Most of his pieces begin at the
potter’s wheel and then got through a series of transformations before
firing.  Architectural elements are
carved into wet clay that frame abstract natural forms.  Apart from one constant glaze, other
glazes are created intuitively, with years of experience and education guiding
the chemical process. His firing method is oxidation cone six electric.  This straight forward firing contrasts
the complex material manipulation that occurs during construction.
See Jay’s website for more – http://jaykimball.com/
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When: Friday, September 20, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Saturday
September 21, 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Where: University of Regina Clay Studio, Dr. William Riddell
Centre, Main Campus
            For
location and parking see map at (parking free on Saturdays)
            http://www.uregina.ca/home/web/pdf/CampusMap.pdf
Fees: $70 for members, $90 for non-members (annual membership is
$20.00)
Bring
you own lunch, refreshments will be provided
Registration Deadline: September 13, 2013
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For further information – call Adeline Skwara (306) 584-7979
or Sonia Abrahamson at
(306) 546-2955

Narrative Potential of the Torso (Ceramics Workshop)

by | Aug 29, 2013 | Uncategorized


2 Day workshop: October 25 & 26, 2013
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Taught by Kirsten Stingle, artist featured in Shadow Circus

As a vehicle for story telling
there are an infinite number of ways to express and interpret the human
figure. In this two-day hands-on workshop, we will explore the powerful
narrative potential of the figure through the construction of a
small-scale head and torso. Various hand-building techniques will be
covered; including pinch and slab method, and special attention will be
paid to human anatomy and proportions. Expression and gesture will be
discussed in terms of narrative intent. Beginners welcome.

 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA 30060
770.528.1444

www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org/kirsten-stingle-workshop.html 

Upcoming exhibition and workshop at Plinth Gallery – Mary Fisher

by | Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized

PLINTH GALLERY
(303) 295-0717  
 
Mary Fischer
“The Architecture of Space”
 
“Flaming Roof”  Mary Fischer                      
                            
Please join us for an opening reception with the Artist
 
First Friday, August 2, 6-9pm
 
Exhibition on display through September 29
Mary Fischer’s ceramic forms are reminiscent of the land 
settled by her great-grandparents
and where Fischer grew up. Her sculptures of barns, water towers,
granaries and other farm buildings are influenced by her surroundings on
the Texas landscape. Fischer has always been fascinated with buildings and architecture, 
“I’ve been interested in buildings and photographing buildings and
reading architectural magazines ever since I can remember”. Fischer’s
constructions are all hand built from slabs and extruded sections of
clay. Using a paper maquette as a pattern, she assembles the clay parts
much like, “playing with Legos. The more pieces there are to play with,
the more ideas there are to explore.” Mary began her studies in ceramics
at an arts center in Austin, TX after returning from a tour with the
Air Force as an Intelligience Officer. She has been an exhibitor at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival
in Denver for the last seven years, and now we are delighted to
showcase her unique yet familiar ceramic constructions at Plinth
Gallery. Please join us for our opening reception with the artist on
First Friday, August 2nd, from 6-9pm.                              “Covered Silo” Mary Fischer
Mary Fischer Workshop: “Printing on Clay”  August 3-4
In
this two-day workshop, Mary will demonstrate her process of
handbuilding, printing images on clay and using ceramic stains and
slips. Techniques include use of plexiglass plates to transfer images,
using printed images from magazines or other sources, image manipulation
using Photoshop,
and use of paper or fabric to transfer images similar to a monoprint. 
There will be discussion and demonstration of correct pigment
formulation, and plenty of time for hand-on practice of the
techniques.   
Class size is limited and registration is first-come, first served. Fee of $250 includes all materials, and lunch catered by Fuel Cafe.  Participants can receive graduate credit through Adams State University.  Check our website for more information and contact us to register.