by Carole Epp | Jul 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
West Virginia University has a unique linkage with the famed Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute. They have teamed to offer a study and travel program in the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the opportunity to study with some of China’s most prominent teachers and ceramic artists. China’s roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world. High fired porcelains, underglaze and overglaze techniques, celadons, copper reds, temmoku, yaoware carving, ash glazes and tri-colored lead glazes are just a few of the contributions made by Chinese artisans over the centuries.
WVU- JCI China Studio Website
WVU Office of International ProgramsFor more info visit their website here.
by Carole Epp | May 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
June 4 – 6 | Friday – Sunday | 10AM – 4PM
$450 for a three day workshop Using simple three dimensional forms students will explore composition and drawing on the form, taking into consideration all aspects of the three dimensional surface and not be limited by edges and boundaries. Diana’s daily demonstrations will include using molds to build simple forms, surface applications such as layering of slips and underglazes to create rich fields of color, drawing on and in the clay, the use of oxides, firing and tips and tricks to obtaining clean crisp lines in clay. Diana will also discuss and demonstrate other ceramic mediums and processes to create rich and interesting surfaces on your three dimensional forms, using things like cardboard letter stencils and old letterpress typeface, as well as how to transfer your images onto clay surfaces without sophisticated drawing skills. During her demonstrations, Diana will discuss elements of design, how to push the boundaries and see your pieces as limitless surfaces for expressing your visual ideas.Details of workshop here.
Click here to view more of Diana’s work.
Ah Haa School Contact Info:
| Physical Address: |
300 South Townsend Avenue, Telluride, Co 81435 |
| Mailing Address: |
PO Box 1590, Telluride, Co 81435 |
| Phone: |
970.728.3886 |
| Fax: |
970.728.9709 |
| Email: |
[email protected] |
by Carole Epp | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
California, San Diego, Clay Artists of San Diego sponsors a teapot workshop with presenter, Cindy Teyro.
Date: July 10 – 11, 2010 9:00 to 3:00
Location: Get Centered Clay Studio in La Mesa, California
Fee: $100 for CASD members, $125 for nonmembers.
Workshop limited to 15 participants.
Registration deadline is July 1, 2010.
9::00 AM – 3:00 PM each day
It’s two days of building and learning and playing, oh my! Come join us for a two day hands-on teapot workshop using slab construction techniques. We will explore the technical complexities of a balanced teapot with a good pour and proportions, yet maintaining its interesting if not charming character.Visit their website for more info.
by Carole Epp | Apr 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
Arizona, Prescott
September 11 to September 12
“Cynthia Bringle,” with Cynthia Bringle. May 25 to May 26
“What’s all the Fuss about Reduction, Anyway? ,” with Steven Hill.
May 22 to May 23
“What’s all the Fuss about Reduction, Anyway? ,” with Steven Hill.
vanPrice Fine Art
2057 Heavenly Pl.
928-443-9723 | www.vanprice.com | [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Apr 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
The SPLENDID SURFACES conference will bring together an accomplished group of presenters to demonstrate, share ideas and answer any questions you have. Discover how each presenter uses the clay as their canvas, creating lush surfaces so inspiring you will rush home to your studio with fresh ideas. If you’re looking to add to your repertoire of surface techniques, then this is the conference for you.
What you will learn:
Explore in detail the teapot form with reference to the perspective of proportions, and through the creation of the form, participants will develop skills in handling clay, sense of craftsmanship and better visual creative skills by virtue of the form.
Discussion of glazing through the use of the spray gun and brush layering to achieve jewel tone and other surface effects.
Demonstration of tool making and how to make a cane handle.
Discuss networking, pricing and presentational aspects that can lead to an artist being successful.
You’ll leave the conference with working knowledge of mishima (Japanese slip inlay), sgraffito (slip carving), sprig molds, slip trailing, shellac relief as well as use of underglazes on bisque.
Learn how to use the clay as canvas by drawing and painting with semi-moist underglaze decorating colors, underglaze decorating pencils and underglaze chalk crayons.
Gain the inside scoop from the Amaco/Brent team with discussion centering around their materials and tools used in the art of ceramics. They will provide guides for experimentation, troubleshooting and interesting glazing techniques. This will be your chance to ask the experts your burning questions.
Learn how to carve through slip-covered clay (sgraffito) on both thrown and handbuilt forms that are then glazed with a series of cone six, translucent glazes.
Learn how to incorporate print transfer techniques like water-slide decals, silk-screening and block-printing images onto clay.
Friday Night Reception, Saturday and Sunday Presenter Demonstrations
The schedule is set-up so that attendees can pick and choose which classes to attend over the two day event. Attendees will sign-up during Friday and/or Saturday morning registration. Attendees will be asked to choose one presenter for AM and PM for Saturday and Sunday. Each attendee will see four of the six presenters.
