Clay Intersections: The Australian Design Centre

by | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized

The Australian Design Centre invites you to attend the opening of our new exhibition Clay Intersections.

Curated by Cath Fogarty, Clay Intersections presents the work of eight contemporary artists exploring varied approaches to making and working with clay. 

Clay Intersections
Thursday 28 July, 6 – 8pm
101-115 William Street, Darlinghurst 2010

The exhibition will be opened by special guest Roderick Bamford, Senior Lecturer, School of Design Studies, UNSW Art & Design.

Guests will be treated to complimentary drinks on arrival.
RSVP essential: click through to
Eventbrite. 
Exhibition dates: 28 July to 21 September 2016
 

Call for Entries: Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2017 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

by | Jul 23, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

Eligiblity: Artworks that use clay/ceramics as the main material or subject matter are eligible to be submitted.

Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2017 (GICB2017) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION calls for artists from October 4 to 31, 2016 via online (ic.gicb.kr). The Grand Prize Winner will receive a cash prize of KRW50,000,000(approx.43,000.00USD) and will be invited to solo exhibition during the GICB2019 as well as the grand opening ceremony for the GICB2017.

Unleash your creativity and imagination at the GICB2017 International Compeititon , a window to the future of ceramics.

Korea Ceramic Foundation will be hosting the 9 th Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale
Korea from April 22 (Sat) to May 28 (Sun), 2017 in Icheon, Yeoju and Gwangju.

GICB2017 is now commencing with the announcement of entry requirements for the International Competition, one of the main parts of the GICB. This competition calls for the artworks that mirror the modern trends and point to the future of the ceramic arts. It welcomes such artworks that redefine the essence of ceramics by exploring the spirit, values, forms and techniques of the traditional ceramic art.

Unleash your creativity and imagination at the International Competition, a window to the future of ceramics. GICB2017 will keep going all out for promoting the winners to the world!

Website: https://www.kocef.org/eng/n03_info/01.asp?mode=view&idx_num=107&page=1
Enquiry: [email protected]

workshop: THE PRINTED FIGURE: Cristina Córdova and Jason Bige Burnett

by | Jul 18, 2016 | Uncategorized

OCTOBER 3-7, 2016
8 students per session
Location: Soto-Córdova Studios, Penland, NC
We
are joining forces for a third time to teach this unique combination of
figurative ceramic sculpture and surface development through the use of
underglaze transfers and monotypes.

Full info here: http://travel-arte.squarespace.com/new-page-1/

jasonbigeburnett.com
cristinacordova.com
The course will include:

  • The
    basics of anatomy and proportion, building a torso with slabs, and
    exploring different construction formats for pedestal or wall, finishing
    and detailing to optimize expression
  • An assortment of printing
    techniques for clay such as screen, monotype and plaster printing as
    well as tissue transfers and decals.
  • Lectures to show how artists utilize “printing” in clay and inspire conceptual investigation
  • Clay
    and all necessary materials for printing and developing surfaces
    including silkscreens, plaster, decals, transfers, slips, underglazes
    and glazes
  • Insider resources regarding clays, printing materials for clay, printing and anatomy books, models and specialty tools
  • 3 firings
  • A 4:1 teacher /student ratio (only 8 spaces available) to get deep into the techniques
  • A great lunch and afternoon coffee or tea
  • 8am-10pm access to the studio