GLAZING MASTERCLASS with PHIL ELSON

by | Sep 23, 2013 | Uncategorized

Saturday 12 October 10am-3pm
Cost $99
Northcote Pottery Supplies
Australian
ceramicist Phil Elson creates fine hand thrown porcelain tableware,
large bowls, teapots and installation pieces. His skill with porcelain
and high fired reduction glazes is renowned. In this masterclass Elson
will demonstrate his philosophy and approach to glazing. You will
develop an understanding of glazes that are used in the cone 9-10 firing
range (approx 1280 to 1300 degrees) fired under a reducing atmosphere.
The workshop will explore topics such as; what constitutes a glaze, the
safe handling of glaze materials and the levels of toxicity in glaze
materials. You will also develop an understanding of Brogniart’s
formula, the making of a number of glazes from a single base glaze and
the process of line blending. Elson will also demonstrate the
application of glaze to bisque ware. This masterclass is a unique
opportunity to gain valuable practical skills in glaze development and
application from a leader in the field. Ideally suited for those with
some experience with clay and glaze.
Northcote Pottery Supplies
142-144 Weston Street
Brunswick East
Victoria 3057
Australia
(03) 9387 3911

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