by Carole Epp | Jan 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
| Brenda McMahon – THE ART OF SAGGAR FIRING |
| February 5-6, 2011 |
| Cost: $255.00 Register Now
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Saggar Firing is an alluring process where vessels are fumed
in organic materials and minerals to create dynamic and
mystical blushes on the vessel surface without the use of glazes.
McMahon has been using this firing method for 17 years and
her work has a unique saggar signature like no other.
Participants will bring 2 to 6 small vessels or sculptures
for the firing, as well as clay saggars to house those pieces.
McMahon will cover form, surface, burnishing, terra siggalatta
and saggar firing in this chock full weekend. Read Brenda McMahon’s biography |
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| Beth Cavener Stichter – DOWN TO THE SKIN |
| February 7-11, 2011 |
| Cost: $1,185.00 Register Now
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Beth Cavener Stichter will be teaming up with fellow sculptor
(and mother), Nan Jacobsohn to offer an intense hands-on workshop
in capturing gesture and expression through the animal and human
form in large-scale clay sculptures. Through demonstrations and slide
presentations, Cavener Sticher’s hand-building methods, such as
maquettes, armature building, hollowing, and surface design and
finish will be covered. Feeling a bit intimidated? Not to worry.
Nan Cavener Jacobsohn can guide you through some of the same
processes on an introductory level using simplified armatures that
will allow you to do many of the poses and ideas that have eluded you
in the past. This Mother –Daughter team uses similar techniques,
but offer a variety of solutions to the challenges of creating and finishing sculpture. Read Beth Cavener Stichter’s biography |
| Mark Shapiro – MAKING IT WORK, MAKING IT BEAUTIFUL |
| February 26-27, 2011 |
| Cost: $440.00 Register Now
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During this workshop the focus will be on functional pots;
working on technique to achieve better function and a more
expressive personal aesthetic. Demos will include: throwing
and trimming for the right clay wall; cups, handles and lids,
and feet; pouring pots; and surface decorating with marking on wax. Read Mark Shapiro’s biography |
| Esther Shimazu – ANIMATED FIGURE: TEETH TO TOENAILS |
| March 25-27, 2011 |
| Cost: $480.00 Register Now
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In this figure building workshop particular attention will be
paid to the most detailed parts: heads, hands and feet. Shimazu
will demonstrate how she builds animated pottery figures: from
teeth and toenails, to getting just the right loopy smile, as she
wrestles with clay to achieve something with a life of its own.
It is intense but fun. Students should have prior experience with clay and should understand how a teapot is made. Read Esther Shimazu’s biography |
armory art center,
1700 parker avenue w.p.b.,
fl 33401
(561) 832-1776
Website by Carole Epp | Jan 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
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by Carole Epp | Jan 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
It runs from January 28th – February 27th We will also have an Artist Reception on Friday, February 11th from 6-9pm with both Mikey and Hiroe present.
Additionally we are doing a workshop with Hiroe Hanazono Titled “From Template to Mold: Designing Functional Forms Without the Wheel”. It will run Saturday & Sunday, February 12th and13th from 10am-5pm
During this two-day workshop we will explore the creation of unique original functional forms by making simple molds. Hiroe will show a variety of methods to design forms. We will start with precise drawings and transform them into wood and clay templates for plaster mold-making. She will also demonstrate basic plaster mold-making techniques and work with students to make a mold of their own unique form. Additionally, she will present a slide lecture which will include source material, inspirations for her work and a pictorial sequence of her design process. Basic ceramic or sculpture experience helpful, but all levels welcome.
Cost: $200 if registered by January 21st/ $250 after January 21st
Hiroe Hanazono
Philadelphia artist Hanazono demonstrates a passion for simplicity and modernity with her functional ceramic creations. She creates a transcendent visual experience with her work, stimulating one’s appetite. A repetition of simple geometric shapes and lines define her body of work, integrating quietly with the vessel and the visual space it contains. Slip casting is used to create Hanazono’s designs, creating immaculately executed and unusual forms. Using wooden molds to create pattern, Hiroe’s method results in a seamless presentation of vivid color and form.
Michaelene Walsh
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Walsh creates playful vessels that pull at a vast array of eras and media. Her designs and imagery speak to Pre-Columbian Moche stirrup vessels as well as Japanese anime cartoons. Walsh wants people to use her objects in an everyday context even though they hover between functional and symbolic vessel like her Abundance Cups. While in use, the user is subtly reminded of the title of the object, inspiring potential desires or hopes. Through the use of glaze and surface texture, Walsh creates irresistibly touchable forms.
Lillstreet Art Center
by Carole Epp | Jan 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
JINGDEZHEN PORCELAIN MASTERS – – – – March 4-6, 2011
Downtown Asheboro, NC Guest Artists
Li Chao, Professor Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute
Dai Guangyu, Master Trimmer
Zhan Shaolin, Master Thrower
Xie Zhenghua, Master Slab Maker
Feng Shangjin, Master Over-glaze Painter
Feng Weina, Master Under-Glaze Painter Presenters
Li Chao
Carla Coch
Shoji Satake – – – – Registration Pre-Registration is Required!
Registration: $200.00 per person
Includes all meals Registration is limited to 250 personsWant more info? Go here.
by Carole Epp | Jan 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Paul Scott (UK)
April 11th – 15th 2011
Once again Guldagergaard proudly presents Paul Scott and his printmaking course for those with some experience of print and/or ceramics and/or glass. Discover a range of transfer technologies and direct printing or develop a particular aspect of a process or technique.
The “Vitrified Print” courses have formed an important part of the developing knowledge in the field, and are well known for being very informative and hugely enjoyable. Vitrified Print will be structured to encourage the students research interests to take priority over a rigid teaching format. This allows the individuals to develop a technique or process under expert guidance. For those wishing to have a specific program of work, the workshop will concentrate initially on direct drawing – monoprint transfers – then go on to consider the processes of relief and intaglio printing as well as screenprinting and lithography. We will examine the theory of traditional decal production but concentrate on alternative transfer technologies, direct printing and the role of laser printer and photocopier in ceramic and glass transfers.
Emphasis will be placed on developing high quality work and processes using minimal specialist equipment, so that participants will be able to continue using the new technologies and methods in their own studios. The course will include a series of illustrated lectures on printed ceramics, their origins and contemporary roles and functions.
Paul Scott
Paul is well known for his research through his books, in particular ceramics and print. He has curated exhibitions and held workshops around the world. In short: He is one of the world’s top people in the field of print techniques!
Prices
Please note that all materials and firings are included in the price.
Workshop: 2750 DDK
Students and Members of Friends of Guldagergaard: 2550 DDK
Accommodation
We have a special deal for four nights incl. breakfast with Hotel Postgaarden which is close to Guldagergaard. Just contact Jette (postgaarden(at)postgaarden-skaelskoer.dk) there and tell her that you are a workshop participant here.
If you would like to stay elsewhere please take a look at our list of accommodation.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Time
Usually the workshop takes place between 10 AM – 5 PM
Check their website here.
