Ed Pierce on fri 28 jun 96
Hi Folks,
Fourteen potters recently returned from a week's workshop with Juan Q in
Mata Ortiz and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. We were
there to learn what we could of Juan's techniques, the results of which we
have admired for so long. I have written a trip report that is a mix of
Juan Q's methods and other M.O. experiences. It is a bit too long, I feel,
to post on ClayArt, but I would be happy to send it to those interested.
There are two upcoming Juan Quezada workshops that I am aware of in the
States. Please double check the details if you are interested --
1) INDIGENOUS POTTERY WORKSHOP
July 9-14, 1996 with Juan Quezada
Quezada will discuss his work and the remarkable Casas Grandes
pottery tradition. Students will be taught the principle
techniques used in making Casas Grandes pottery, such as pinch
and coil forming, clay and paint preparation, tool making,
surface treatment and decoration, as well as oxidation and
reduction dung firing. Students will leave this workshop with a knowledge
of the cultural and artistic history of this rich tradition. $450 includes
housing, meals, and materials.
Juan Quezada is an acknowledged master of clay pottery. He is the
originator of the ceramic industry of Mata Ortiz, and has been
featured in Ceramics Monthly, American Indian Arts, and Studio
Potter.
Zen Mountain Center
PO Box 43, Mountain Center, CA 92561
Telephone: (909) 659-5272
Email zmc@interserv.com
( The Center is near Palm Springs, CA)
2) PORTRAITS OF CLAY: PHOTOGRAPHS BY SANDRA S. SMITH
June 15 to September 29, 1996
( I understand Juan will demonstrate on 20 and 21 July, please check)
I have seen Sandra's photos of the potters of M.O., they are excellent!!
Curator: Rose Figueroa
Southwest Museum
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, California
Telephone (213)-221-2164
( The Museum is near Pasadena, CA)
Regards,
Ed
Edwin Pierce
Tucson, Arizona
Internet Address: edwinp@indirect.com
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