Course of technical and creative understanding of the porcelain.

by | Sep 27, 2011 | Uncategorized

creative understanding of the porcelain.
For nine months, from October 2011 to June 2012, Yukiko Murata teach a course devoted to deepen their knowledge and use of porcelain will be structured on a thematic session per month. On Thursday September 22 at 10:00 am and 20:00 pm, there will be an ongoing presentation of Yukiko Murata and Cortiella Rosa, professor and coordinator respectively. The nine thematic sessions have the following contents: Session 1: Analysis of shrinkage.
Session 2: translucency, fragility and resilience (technical SHINOGUI).
Session 3: Whiteness and vitrification (Zug-embedding technique-).
Session 4: Whiteness and vitrification (technical SOMETSUKE-under cover-)
Session 5: Whiteness and vitrification (technical UWAE third fire-Japanese-)
Session 6: Solutions for the lack of plasticity and resilience (technical paper pulp).
Session 7: Theory: oxidation and reduction
Session 8: Individual Project. From all the material worked, each participant will present their own project and advise technically viable.
Session 9: Project presentation, comments and visit the workshop Yukiko Murata. More information: Asimetric. Ceramics Workshop-School
C / Besalu, 1 bis, bjs.
08026 Barcelona Phone: 93 340 74 89 e-mail: [email protected] Ceramic Review

Workshops with John Britt in Raleigh North Carolina 2011

by | Sep 11, 2011 | Uncategorized

Workshop 1: Thrown, Altered, & Assembled
John Britt

Saturday, October 1, 2011
10:00 – 5:00

In this workshop, John Britt will present how he throws, alters, and assembles porcelain and stoneware into a variety of shapes–everything from jars to vases. He will discuss and demonstrate how he approaches the wheel as a forming tool. His demonstration will include closed forms and applications as well as a multitude of variations from tight forms to loose tea bowls. It will be an action-packed day designed for beginning to intermediate potters.

Fee: $75



Workshop 2: Understanding Glazes
John Britt

Sunday, October 2, 2011
10:00 – 5:00

John Britt will give a general overview of ceramic glazes and glaze materials in this workshop. He will also discuss different firing methods and will cover cones, kilns, firing dynamics, and properties of various ceramic materials. The atmosphere will be fun and relaxed, with plenty of time for questions and answers and will include some more structured lecture periods as well. The content of the discussion will be directed by the participants’ interest. This class is appropriate for students of all levels.

Fee: $75


REGISTER : http://www.claymakers.com/Registration.html

via Clay Club

Kang Seung Chul Workshop – Traditional Korean Pottery Methods.

by | Sep 2, 2011 | Uncategorized





Kang Seung Chul will demonstrate traditional and contemporary Korean pottery making including coil and throwing large forms.

Please join us for a rare learning opportunity.

September 17th 10am to 5 pm

Stoneware Studio 778 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Registration fee $40 or $30 for students.

Lunch will be provided.

To register, call 475-8088 – numbers are limited so please register early.

For more information call David Krindle at 688-5361

http://stonewaregallery.com/

Ceramic Surfaces workshop with Peter Beard

by | Aug 31, 2011 | Uncategorized

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September 19-23, 2011

The ANU Ceramics workshop (in Canberra Australia) will host Peter Beard (UK), internationally renowned ceramic artists and author of Resist and Masking Techniques, A&C Black 1996.

Participants will explore surface decoration techniques, from working with soft clays through to glazed surfaces. Experimenting with an unusually wide range of techniques for decorating clay surfaces, covering exciting ways of creating pattern and texture at different stages in the making process, both before and after firing. Participants will leave with a ‘visual library’ of examples of surface decoration techniques.

Cost: $400 (materials included)

September 19-23, 2011 9am – 4pm

For further information and registration please contact: Joanne Searle

[email protected] / 02 6125 5823

Michigan Mud 2011

by | Aug 15, 2011 | Uncategorized

Michigan Mud is a conference offered every 2 years by the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. The conference includes demonstrations and lectures by many Michigan ceramic artists. This year the featured keynote speaker is Robert Piepenburg.

The conference also will include sessions on construction techniques, surface treatment, and glazing. Whether a full-time potter or one who wishes they had more time to work with clay, a college art instructor or a public school teacher, a graduate student or someone still in high school, you will find many things at this conference that will be practical.

October 7 & 8, 2011

Washtenaw Community College

4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

9:00am – 4:00pm each day

Exhibition of Presentor’s Work at Gallery One, Student Activites Building on WCC Campus Juried Student Show: Details for submitting work coming soon. Cup & Mug Fundraiser: Details for donating cups for the sale coming soon. Keynote Speaker: Robert Piepenburg, plus book signing following the keynote address. Michigan Mud Registration: Family, Student or Faculty registration: please use the Mail-in Registration Form Individuals and Institutions can Register online for Michigan Mud 2011 with a major credit card using PayPal. Click here to go to the Online Registration page.

Printable 8.5×11 Poster Printable 8.5x11 MI Mud Poster

Presenters & Demontrators Click here for details on lectures and demonstrations. Friday

  • Robert Piepenburg: Keynote Speaker
  • Jeremy Brooks: Lecture
  • Jeri Hollister: Demonstration
  • Daria Kim: Brush Workshop
  • Nicole Marroquin: Demonstration
  • Ian Thomas: Demonstration

Saturday

  • Craig Clifford: Demonstration
  • Daria Kim: Brush Workshop
  • Paul Kotula: Lecture
  • Debbie Kupinsky: Demonstration
  • Gail Piepenburg: Demonstration
  • Greg Stahly: Lecture

Visit their website here.