The Art of Photographing Ceramics – The Basics with Caterina Pacialeo

Date:
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time:
10:00am – 5:00pm
Location:
Newtown, Sydney NSW

Workshop Outline: This studio-based workshop will assist participants in developing practical and technical abilities for photographing their ceramics in a basic home set-up with simple equipment at hand. The resulting documentation could be used for applications for awards, portfolios, editorials etc. The workshop will focus on the basic digital camera functions, the use of artificial lighting and daylight photographic techniques and composition.

Tutor information: Caterina Pacialeo is a Sydney-based, Australian artist who graduated with a Master of Art in Photomedia from the College of Fine Art, University of NSW in 2008. Caterina is currently teaching photography at St George and Meadowbank
TAFE. Caterina also teaches short courses in “Photographing your Art Work”, along with her photographic art practice. T: 0425 390 687; www.caterinapacialeo.com
E: [email protected]

Workshop Fee: $170 per person (members of TACA $150)

Minimum number in the workshop: 8
Maximum number in the workshop: 12

Participants are required to bring their own cameras, and 2 – 3 pieces of work only
Please bring your own lunch. Yummy morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Payment methods:
* Cheque (made out to The Australian Ceramics Association)
* Direct deposit (Account: The Australian Ceramics Association; BSB 032298; AC no. 760550)
* Credit card (Visa, Mastercard) over the phone/mail/ fax
* Money order (made out to The Australian Ceramics Association)

For more information and bookings:
The Australian Ceramics Association
E: [email protected]
T: 1300 720 124
F: 02 9369 3742

Upcoming events @ Guldagergaard – International Ceramic Research Center.

1. Woodfiring In Late August

We will light up our kiln ‘Embla’ in August. The kiln is a big woodfired cross draught kiln. It is lit up only once a year, so this a unique opportunity.

Guldagergaard offers low price accommodation during the firing. The price for the firing itself varies depending on the space you need in the kiln.

Start up: 23rd August

Read more and register here:
http://ceramic.dk/index.php?id=229

2. Residency at Guldagergaard summer/fall

We still have a few spots open for artists-in-residence this summer and fall. Send your application when you are ready and The Guldagergaard Ceramic Advisory Board will review it as soon as possible.

Read more about the application procedure here:
http://ceramic.dk/index.php?id=120

The Myers Gallery Upcoming calls for entry

Architecture in Clay
Show dates: July 24 – August 28, 2010 Throughout our history, ceramic elements have been used as an inspiration or vehicle to generate a critical structural element. Other architectural elements have also played an inspirational role for surface embellishment. Architecture in clay is about interpretation of an architectural element or form Criteria for Architecture in Clay:
Architectural elements that are inspired by past, present and future events. Size limitation not to exceed 18”x18”.
Application/Submission Deadline: June 23, 2010 Click for Prospectus and application. About the Juror, Kevin A. Myers
Kevin A. Myers, owner of The Myers Gallery received his MFA form Otis College of Art and Design and he is currently a professor at Orange Coast College.
Zoomorphism
Show dates: September 11 – October 9, 2010 Zoomorphism has been a recurrent and ubiquitous theme in ceramic art since the beginning of human creative expression – from Neolithic Chinese figures to pre-Columbian vessels, Egyptian deities, and contemporary ceramics. Criteria for Zoomorphism:
The only criteria for submitted work is that references, or is inspired by, animals..
Application/Submission Deadline: August 13, 2010 Click for Prospectus and application.
About the Juror, Max Rain
Max Rain received his BFA in spatial art from San Jose State University, and is completing his MFA at UCLA. He has been working primarily with ceramics for over a decade, but has a long background in painting and illustration. His work is mainly representational, and takes the form of three-dimensional sculpture, or painted and incised imagery. He focuses on the fauna that have adapted to the urban environment, and the similarities between city-dwelling animals and the humans that share and shape their habitat.
Muddy’s Wood Fire Classic (2nd Annual)
Show dates: November 4 – December 21, 2010 Criteria for Muddy’s Wood Fire Classic:
Welcome to the 2nd Annual, Muddy’s Wood Fire Classic. All work submitted must be primarily fired with wood.
Application/Submission Deadline: October 15, 2010 Click for Prospectus and application. About the T Robert & Jon Pacini
T Robert and Jon Pacini. T and Jon are considered masters of the wood fire process and have both conducted workshops throughout the United States. It is not just the dynamic surface design left on the pot but the communal nature of wood firing that intrigues both Jon and T.
For more details please visit their website.