by Carole Epp | Dec 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Watershed’s summer sessions provide time and space for
small groups of up to 15 artists to step away from their daily routines,
immerse themselves in their work, and make new connections within the
clay community. During a residency, artists work independently in our
large communal studio. Most of the summer sessions are organized by
artists—who propose a theme related to clay and recruit four to eight
other artists to join them. The balance of participants in a session
(seven to ten more artists) register here on our website, drawn by a
shared interest in the session theme. Once in residence, all of the
session’s artists work side-by-side in the Watershed studios.
During a summer session, you will have unlimited time to work and
dialog in the studio alongside other artists-in-residence, along with 3
delicious meals a day, and comfortable accommodations in shared or
private housing. When reviewing session options, consider choosing a
theme that resonates with you, whether you want to delve more deeply
into that focus or follow your own path of inquiry once you are here.
Watershed residencies are filled on a first-come, first served
basis. Simply fill out the registration form and submit your deposit.
Visit our housing and fees page
to review the costs of attending a residency. Please note that all
artists are required to live on campus during a session. For those
interested in applying for merit-based or need-based financial aid, the yearly application deadline is February 15 with awards announced in mid-March.
View details on their website on each of our 2017 summer sessions and register early to reserve your spot.
www.watershedceramics.org/residencies/summer-residency
by Carole Epp | Dec 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Date:
Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location:
Ceramics Program, 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
Presented by: Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Workshop Description:
Sculptor Kyungmin Park
will demonstrate the construction of her figurative sculptures in
porcelain in this one-day workshop. Park will demonstrate how to achieve
crisp lines and clean, tight surfaces with simple tools. She will also
explore conceptual ideas and talk about the importance of facial
expression and symbology within her work. From Park, “A child’s untamed
imagination can create a new and exciting owrld out of a single object.
The combination of an uncorrupted point of view, a strong imagination,
overflowing curiosity, and the desire to push boundaries creates a very
special mindset particular to children. The adult world, by contrast,
restrains the formally infinite imagination by imposing responsibilities
and practical concerns. Society puts limits on the way we, as
individuals, can perceive things, and as an artist I an interested in
expanding these confines.”
The cost for this one-day workshop with Kyungmin Park: Free for Harvard Undergraduate students; $50 for Harvard Graduate
students; $75 for adults enrolled in a course; $125 for adults not
enrolled in a course. To register, download our registration form here or email Shawn Panepinto at [email protected].
Questions? Email Kathy King at [email protected].
This workshop will feature a one-hour pot luck lunch break for those participating.
Artist Biography:
Kyungmin Park is
an Assistant Professor of 3D Studio Art at Endicott College in Beverly,
MA. Originally from South Korea, she earned her Master of Fine Arts
degree from the University of Georgia in 2012 and her Bachelor of Fine
Arts from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in
2006. Kyungmin was a 2014-2016 long-term resident artist at the Archie
Bray Foundation in Helena, MT. She was also awarded a 2014-2015
Matsutani Fellowship, 2015-2016 Windgate Fellowship and 2014 Windgate
Summer scholarship by the Archie Bray Foundation. In 2016, Kyungmin
received an Emerging Artist Award from Ceramics Monthly magazine. In
2016, she was also honored to be recognized as an Emerging Artist by the
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference
in Kansas City, MO.
Her work has been featured in many national
and international exhibitions including the Aqua Art Miami Basel,
Galerie Aqui Siam Ben in Vallaruris, France, Morean Art Center,
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Museum of Arts and
Science in GA, The Clay Studio in PA, Arrowmont School of Arts and
Crafts, Eutectic Gallery, Kolva-Sullivan Gallery, Lillstreet Art Center,
Signature Gallery, Belger Crane Yard Gallery, Leedy-Voulkos Art Center,
Duane Reed Gallery and the Holter Museum of Art.
http://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/event/visiting-artist-workshop-kyungmin-park
by Carole Epp | Nov 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Ceramic Materials Workshop is a place online to understand and explore how and why our Clay and Glazes work (and don’t work).
Our materials speak for us in the kitchen and gallery, it benefits us to learn about how to speak through our materials.
Mastering the skills of clay and glaze performance helps every ceramicists, become their best self in the studio.
Ceramicists at all levels can now learn how Clay and Glazes function, online.
Here at Ceramic Materials Workshop.
About the instructors:
Rose Katz
Has worked in the tile industry as a clay and glaze engineer for 10 years.
Rose has B.F.A from Alfred in ceramic art and spent many years as an independent artist and production potter.
Rose took her materials expertise to a mid-sized tile company many years ago, where she used her knowledge of ceramic materials and revolutionized the company’s materials and process. Winning awards and developing hundreds of glazes and clays in the process.
Rose’s experiences as a studio potter and tile maker, make her experience and knowledge truly special.
Matt Katz
Has taught ceramic materials for artists at Alfred University for over 15 years.
He is a working ceramic artist with a B.F.A from Alfred and M.F.A. from the University of Colorado-Boulder
He has worked as a Ceramic Engineer and researcher for almost 20 years.
Katz uses his knowledge of Art and Engineering to make ceramic science understandable for people of all experience levels.
Matt is an experienced online educator, who has crafted an online version of material studies, accessible and understandable for everyone.
by Carole Epp | Aug 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
This 2 day workshop explores surface
decorating processes at the leatherhard stage. Students learn how to
build layers of visual and tactile information intergrating pattern,
color, texture and image. Pre-bisque we experiment with underglaze
surface design techniques. We will explore screenprinting with
thermo-fax and EZ screens, paper stenciling, freehand drawing with
inlay/mishima, sgraffito, brushwork, stamping, texture, and tissue
transfers. We will combine surface techniques through the use of wax
resist and commerical underglaze. Expand your visual vocabulary and
learn how to create dynamic , complex surfaces. Although we will use
cone 6 porcelain fired in oxidaion, these methods, techniques and
information are applicable to all types of clays and firings.
This workshop is suitable for all levels, but some experience with clay will be helpful.
For
the hands on portion, everyone needs to bring leatherhard pieces/tiles
(4-6 pieces – recommended tile size is 6″ x 6″). Any type of piece will
work, but a flat surface such as a tile or a plate can be easier/less
frustrating to work with at first. White clay bodies are recommended.
Date:
Mon., 26 Sep. 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue., 27 Sep. 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: $170.00
Member Price: $150.00
Full details: http://johnscreekarts.org/education/classes/2016/sep/surface-show-2-day-surface-intensive-hands-workshop-meredith-host-chandra
Johns Creek Arts Center
6290 Abbotts Bridge Road
Building 700
Johns Creek, GA
30097
