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space still left for excellent throwing workshop in n. calif.!

updated sat 22 sep 07

 

Earth and Fire Pottery on thu 20 sep 07


From the guy who brought you the Potters Council Mendocino Throwing Conference, there are just 10 spaces left for this one!
A WEEKEND HANDS-ON THROWING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST, POTTER AND INVENTOR
AL JOHNSEN At One Earth! Clay and Glass in Ukiah, California

Friday evening through Sunday October 26th – 28th, 2007
Join us for an interactive throwing workshop with Al Johnsen, one of Americas most thought-provoking and outspoken artists.
This workshop, with its focus on throwing on the potters wheel, combines demonstrations and discussions of the elements of design and aesthetics concerning functional pottery, the nuts and bolts of throwing pots in a consistent and well thought-out manner, as well as tricks and shortcuts gleaned from a lifetime of being a successful production potter, and the founder of the UC Santa Cruz ceramic program and Scott Creek Pottery. It will be peppered throughout with his unique philosophy gleaned from a rich and varied life, with topics like blending your art with your life, the reality of ceramics today in relation to the very beginnings of the modern American ceramics movement, and more! This workshop will feature a hands-on component, where students will work on the wheel with Al directly.
Potter, inventor, oil painter, philosopher, social and political activist, and lover of life, Al has presents a lively and information filled workshop. He has influenced thousands of students to pursue a life in the arts consistent with the rest of their lives. At 84, Al has a unique view of the history of American ceramics and of our society in general. He feels strongly that there is a place for the ceramic artist in America today. For instance, Al feels that society should support artists financially!
This workshop is for beginning and experienced potters and artists alike. Beginning and intermediate potters will benefit from his years of teaching the fundamentals of making pots, and experienced potters will benefit from his throwing tips and tricks and his passion for sharing his knowledge along with his experience successfully producing a large line of pottery.
The fee for this workshop is only $200. It starts Friday evening October 26th with a reception, and continues until Sunday afternoon on October 28th. Space is limited to 20 people.
Ukiah is two hours north of San Francisco and two hours west of Sacramento.

Sign up today. Limited to 20 people. Just $200. There are 10 spaces left. Call today!

Gregg Lindsley and Jon and Marsha Williams
One Earth! Clay and Glass Studio and Gallery
310 Mason Street
Ukiah, California 95482
707 467-0200
E-mail: oneearth@oneearthclay.com
www.oneearthclay.com



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