by Carole Epp | May 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Clay, mud and earth are the common ground of New Mexico’s people and the embodiment of their history. Taking place every summer in Silver City, New Mexico, the CLAY Festival gathers together artists, educators, entrepreneurs, families, youth, adventurers, and life-long learners to explore clay in its many forms as well as its impact on our history, present, and future.
2015 CLAY EVENT LIST OVERVIEW
CONVERSATIONS IN CLAY: Attend these fascinating dialogues between juxtaposed professionals in their fields of expertise.Eric Blinman, Diego Valles & Pam Lujan Hauer
Roxanne Swentzell, Bill & Athena Steen
WORKSHOPS:
Salt Glazing and Befriending Asymmetry (Jack Troy) Creating Content: Ceramic Surface & Form (Marko Fields)
Replicating Prehistoric Salado Pottery (Andy Ward & Dr. Eric Blinman)
Rendering the Beauty of Clay Vessels in Paint: Mastering Form Through Light, Shadow, and Color (Turid Pedersen)
Natural Plasters (Bill & Athena Steen)
TOURS:
Syzygy Tile Factory Tour (Patrick Hoskins)
WNMU Mimbres Collection Special Tour & Brunch (Cynthia Bettison)
Gila Cliff Dwellings Carpool Tour
DEMONSTRATIONS:
TBD
SPECIAL EVENTS:
CLAY Poker Tournament Fundraiser
CLAY Gala & International Juried Exhibition: CLAY in the Garden Opening (Seedboat Center for the Arts)
CLAY Mud Pie Contest (Silver City Farmer’s Market),
CLAY in the Streets (400 Block of North Bullard Street)
Mimbres Region Arts Council Youth Mural Project Dedication
JURIED ART EXHIBITIONS:International Juried Exhibition: CLAY in the Garden (Seedboat Center for the Arts) – Juried by Sheila Menzies
ADDITIONAL ART EXHIBITIONS & GALLERY INVOLVEMENT:
Roxanne Swentzell Exhibition (Common Ground Gallery)
Jack Troy Exhibition (Blue Dome Gallery)
STAY GROUNDED WITH YOGA SESSIONS:
TBD
CLAYFest Market:
A Clay-Centric Marketplace (Murray Hotel Ballroom).
YOUTH ACTIVITIES:Mud Fun for Kids! (614 North Bullard Street)
CLAYplay Youth Workshops (Gila Valley Library, Bayard Public Library, Silver City Public Library)
Silver City CLAY Festival
c/o ACD
PO Box 2383
Silver City, NM 88061
by Carole Epp | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
June 8-11, 2015
This symposium is about women who work with clay to create pottery,
art vessels, and sculpture. We emphasize the creative process from every
level. At the same time, we look at the particular aspects and points
of view that may be unique to women working in clay.
Presenters: Linda Christenson, Christa Cordova, Donna Polseno, and Shoko Teruyama
Keynote Speaker: Leila Philip
Director: Donna Polseno
What You’ll Learn
From Inspiration and Ideas to the Actual Making and Finishing
- Explore the connections of the long history of women as vessel makers, artists, and artisans in cultures all over the world.
- Examine how the sense of community and mentorship in the world of clay object makers reflects that history.
- Work closely with faculty who have extensive experience and training.
Find all the details and register online here: www.hollins.edu/academics/workshops-online-writing-courses/women-working-with-clay-symposium/
by Carole Epp | Jan 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
The 30th Alabama Clay Conference – February 26-28, 2015 in Birmingham
The Alabama Craft Council is pleased to announce the 30th Alabama
Clay Conference – ALCC 30 to be held in Birmingham February 26-28, 2015
at the Historic Boutwell Auditorium. Our ALCC 30 presenters are Nick Joerling from Penland, North Carolina, Peter Rose from Knoxville, Tennessee, and Patti Warashina from Seattle, Washington.
ALCC 30 is being held in conjunction with the 2nd Bunting
Ceramics Symposium at the Birmingham Museum of Art including ceramic
artist Kathy Butterly, Birmingham clay artist Frank Fleming and speakers Professor Glen R. Brown, Gail Andrews, Dr. Don Wood, and Dr. Graham Boettcher, Rob Hunter, Ellen Denker, and Joey Brackner. For more information about the Ceramic Symposium contact: Anne Forschler or Emily Hanna.
The Alabama Clay Conference – ALCC 30 is
sponsored by the Alabama Craft Council with partial funding from the
Alabama State Council on the Arts. Additional support provided by the
Birmingham Museum of Art, Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Olympic Kilns, Potters Council, SHIMPO Ceramics, and Royal Cup
Coffee.
Early Registration Extended – Register Now and Save $$$
ends Jan 31 midnight
www.alclayconference.org
If you need more information, contact.
Paula Reynolds
ACC & ALCC 30 Interim Director
Birmingham, Alabama
205-999-1698
