must read: How to Incorporate Human Remains Into Your Dinner Party by Lauren Young

by | Oct 12, 2016 | Uncategorized

Justin Crowe’s latest work Nourish.

“Nourish” is a dinnerware series designed to infuse a sense of mortality into everyday moments. It’s
inspiration to celebrate, share, and live full while reflecting on our
very existence. The Nourish glaze was formulated using the remains over
200 people, each with their own previous lives and stories, distilled
into their elemental essence. The series is functional dinnerware for
daily use.”

Read the article here.
Find out more about Justin Crowe and his work here: www.justincrowestudio.com

call for entry: SHIMPO Juried Teabowl Show

by | Oct 8, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

SHIMPO CERAMICS is looking for teabowls to showcase in our booth at the 2017 NCECA Conference in Portland, OR. Thirty teabowls will be selected for exhibit in the SHIMPO Booth where three winners will be announced!
Deadline for Entry: December 2nd, 2016

About the Juror:
Born in Kobe, Kazu Oba spent his early years in Japan. He moved to Colorado in the 90’s and has called the Boulder area home ever since. He has continued to travel throughout the world for assistantships, workshops, and exhibitions. Kazu apprenticed under two masters, Jerry Wingren, a sculptor in stone and wood, then another master Takashi Nakazato, one of the world’s most renowned potters in Karatsu, one of the ceramic centers of Japan. Kazu’s pottery is dedicated to functional, everyday ware to be used in the home. His background as a chef distinctly influences his work, as he maintains a constant focus on the relationship between his pots and the food that will occupy them.

Please visit: www.kazuoba.com for more information about our Juror.

For more information, including entry from:
http://www.shimpoceramics.com/teabowl-entries.html

Job Posting: Studio Assistant LOAM Clay Studio

by | Sep 29, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

LOAM
Clay studio is a growing pottery business in the heart of Hintonburg,
an Ottawa neighbourhood known for its vibrant arts community.
The
position will be for a minimum 20hours per week. Applicants must have a
solid foundation in the ceramics arts and an eagerness to further
develop their skills. This position requires a physically strong and
motivated individual. Specific duties will include, maintaining a clean
and dust free environment in the studio, loading and unloading the kiln,
recycling clay, providing technical support to open studio potters,
assisting with classes and workshops, and providing friendly customer
services to visitors and shoppers.
The following skills are assets for applicants who may wish to expand their role at LOAM.
–   strong throwing skills
–   teaching experience
–   Fluency in French
–   Slip casting
–   Glaze development
–   Retail Sales
–   Handbuilding
–   Design
–   Mold making
–   Photography
Interested applicants should send their CV and digital portfolio to [email protected]

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LOAM Clay Studio
7A Hamilton Avenue North
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1B4
613 722 2529