2011 Workshop Series @ Clay studio of Missoula

by Carole Epp | Jun 8, 2011 | Uncategorized

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DAVID REGAN
Alluring Surfaces: Tricks and Techniques

Students will learn various techniques to create textured plaster relief molds that can be used to generate ceramic tiles and textured slabs for hand-building. David will also address the possibilities that clay offers as a viable two-dimensional medium by comparing and contrasting the connection of ceramic processes with drawing and print- making.
Saturday June 18, 10am-5pm
$90 for non-members/$80 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by May 27!!

DAVID SMITH
Build and Burn: Raku, Handbuilding and Alternative Methods

This workshop is a two-day class. On the first Saturday, participants will start by exploring hand-building techniques and basic mold-making processes using clay molds that can be used for both high and lowfire bodies. Workshop participants are encouraged to complete and bisque work during the week. On the second Saturday, David will focus on Raku firing the work and demonstrating alternative ways to assemble and finish multi-part pieces.
Two Saturdays: July 9 & 16, 10am-5pm
$150 for non-members/$140 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by June 17!!

JAYSON LAWFER
The Pottery Triangle: Creating, Marketing, and Selling

This workshop will be a hands-on day full of creating and gaining knowledge into the world of pottery. It is a perfect opportunity to hone and strengthen your forms, create simple and elegant shapes, and focus on utility. In addition to his pottery demonstrations, Jayson will lead discussions on the many opportunities artists have to market their work, and offer advice on ways artists can approach the gallery systems. By discussing the triangle (creating, marketing, and selling), each participant will come out of the workshop with a better feel for their creations and how the can increase their sales and the visibility of their work in the art/craft market. The workshop will conclude with a powerpoint presentation, Q&A, and a marketing package for each participant to take home. Saturday August 13, 9:30am-5:30pm
$90 for non-members/$80 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by July 22!!

CARLA POTTER
Intimate Porcelain: Fingertips to Form

Touch will be the primary verb during this weekend workshop with ceramic artist Carla Potter. Sensitivity to material and attention to fine detail have always been a principal ingredient of Carla’s porcelain work, whether it is describing the vivid detail of the sub-tidal zone of her island home in Southeast Alaska, or her current figurine-scale self portraits. This workshop will focus on the nature of this sublime, seductive material and how we as artists can coax it into expressive objects. Potter will show a range of techniques for hand-building small figures as well as ways to create active, textured surfaces. October 8, 10:00am – 5:00pm
$90 for non-members/$80 for members, seniors and students. Includes lunch.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Save $10 and register by September 16!! Join us for a bonus lecture by Carla on Saturday, October 9 at 11:00am. Carla will discuss the elaborate development and influence of porcelain on Contemporary Ceramic History.

REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP TODAY!

If you would like to enroll in a workshop, please contact the Clay Studio at 406-543-0509 or via email at [email protected]. Space is limited, and payment is due in full to reserve your spot. The Clay Studio accepts cash, check, Visa or MasterCard REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
The Clay Studio will offer students a full refund, less a $20 administrative fee up to 28 days before the day of the workshop. If the Clay Studio is forced to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen reasons, registrants will receive a full refund.