Workshop with Phil Rogers Oct 4th

by | Aug 14, 2015 | Uncategorized

Internationally renowned potter Phil Rogers will be
visiting from Rhayader, Wales to present a full day workshop coinciding
with the opening of his solo exhibition at Schaller Gallery.

A full-time studio potter since 1978, Rogers is a fellow and past Chair
of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain. He has written
respected books on ash glazes, throwing techniques and salt glazing. He
has run workshops and lectured around the world, including South Korea
and throughout the United Kingdom. His work is held in more than 50
museums worldwide.

The workshop will be Sunday, October 4 at
the Box Factory in lovely downtown Saint Joseph, Michigan, less than
half a mile from the gallery. Attendees are invited to a private gallery visit following the workshop.

Cost is $125 per person; $85 student/group rate
Refreshments and pizza & salad lunch will be provided.
To register, please give us a call at 269.983.7404

The opening reception for the exhibition will be Saturday, October 3,
5-7pm at Schaller Gallery (210 State Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085)

Workshop details here.

upcoming workshops with Shannon Garson

by | Jul 27, 2015 | Uncategorized

Surface Expression
Saturday, August 15th- One Day Workshop
$150 per person (maximum 8 students)
Sign up here

Held at  my studio in beautiful Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland,
this intimate workshop will explore surface techniques the can be used
on a wide variety of ceramic vessels .

  • introduction to the beautiful, translucent porcelain.
  • design
  • pattern
  • surface texture
  • imagery

Each participant will create a porcelain bowl with your own design.
What we are aiming for is a reflection of your own unique personality
with all it’s complexity, in your final design! Suitable for all levels
of experience.

Vegetarian lunch provided.

 

 

Master Class
Finding your Expression
Sunday August 16th- One Day Workshop
$150 per person (maximum 8 students)
Sign up here

 

Need inspiration to kickstart your practice?

  • Inspiration
  • Techniques
  • Design development
  • Philosophical musing 

A teabowl will serve as the
initial inspiration, this small vessel is the conduit to wider ideas
ranging from the importance of line, the true weight of volume, how to
solve technical design issues in all mediums from textiles to painting,
and what to do when you are at a creative dead end.


 Designed as creative boost for experienced artists in any
field, germinate your ideas with a day in Maleny and an intense burst of
inspiration.

Vegetarian lunch and a lot of artist’s talk provided!

http://shannongarsonporcelain.com.au/

Upcoming workshop: Ceramic Boundaries Opened

by | Jun 30, 2015 | Uncategorized

Mt. Vernon, Illinois
October 23–25, 2015
Here are some of the creative skills that will be covered at this conference:
  • Shift gears to get out of a creative rut
  • Simplify your approach and get to the essence of your work
  • Tap into tradition for what resonates with your passion
  • Get specific about what you need and what you don’t
  • Bring it all together for something that is truly your own

Full details and registration here.