by Carole Epp | 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/
by Carole Epp | 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.
by Carole Epp | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
The
Ceramic Fair is not only a showcase of the best in the ceramic
community but also provides the opportunity to rap on the knuckles with
the best in the field as they create their pieces of work. Every year
the Werkschule invites two outstanding ceramic artists to host a one-day
“Ceramic Portrait”-Workshop. During this workshop the artists reveal
and demonstrate how and why they go about creating their art. Collegues
from the international scene get involved in this extraordinary event
the day before the fair. Thus, it is of no surprise that, within the
creative setting of the Werkschule, – this workshop is a lot of fun –
proven by the keen interest of participants and artists.
Find all the details here.
by Carole Epp | Jun 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
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Mariko Paterson –
SHAKE & BAKE: Handbuilding Meets Surface Design
Monday to Friday, June 29 to July 3
Come spend a week making some hand-built wonders with Mariko
Paterson. You’ll explore both functional wares and sculptural wares.
Why, you might even merge the two if you so choose! Mid-week we’ll flip
to a focus on surface design using a plethora of techniques and
possibilities. Cone 6 will be our target temperature and Mariko’s got
just the right combo of underglazes, glazes, decals and china paints to
make your pieces sing. A sense of humour and willingness to tip toe to
the edge of ceramic sanity will be most welcome.
http://www.missa.ca/product/shake-bake-handbuilding-meets-surface-design/
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| Don Ellis |
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ALTERNATIVE FIRING TECHNIQUES: Chasing the Elusive Flame
Don Ellis will lead five intensive days of alternative firing sessions
where participants learn to take their pots to the next level. Over 34
years of firing experience have enabled Don to achieve a magic touch
with raku that is beyond the ordinary. Don will demonstrate a variety of
surface decorations and will share firing and post-firing techniques
for getting spectacular results. Students will enjoy a fiery week of
demonstrations, glazing, and of course … firing! The focus of the
sessions will be on copper mats, post-firing fuming and more.
http://www.missa.ca/product/alternative-firing-techniques-chasing-the-elusive-flame/
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| Sandra Dolph |
SLABS, NATURALLY!
This workshop is devoted to exploring slabs as 2-dimensional wall pieces
as well as 3-dimensional pots. Participants will take lunch to the
beach and walk in the forest to find nature-based decorative elements,
and then bring them back to the studio to explore how they can be
incorporated into organically made 3D slab pots. As well, students will
investigate how to design and execute 2D land/seascape wall tiles, using
those found natural elements from the beach and forest, integrating
them into colorful, textural wall pieces. All recipes used will be made
available.
http://www.missa.ca/product/slabs-naturally/
For a full list of workshops that MISSA offers please visit: http://www.missa.ca/product-category/clay-workshops/
In 1984 a group of dedicated artists formed and incorporated the
Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA). That year,
five two-week courses were offered. Over the years we have expanded our
course selection. The school has developed an excellent reputation for
bringing in acclaimed practicing artists and our workshops have expanded
from five courses and 53 participants the first summer to over 40
workshops with more than 400 students each year from around North
America and as far away as Israel, Brazil and Mexico.
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