Darlene Tsukamoto on fri 14 mar 08
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With Nick Joerling
Saturday, April 12, 2008; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 13, 2008; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Fee: $ 185.00
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"As work departs from thrown forms that typically refer to pots and
pottery, it gains the ability to describe forms in nature, suggest the
vulnerability of the figure, and express the asymmetry found in human
experience." This observation of artist, Tom Spleth, describes the focus
of Nick's two-day, hands on exploration of utilitarian forms. Beginning
with round pots coming from the wheel, students will push, cut, coax,
and stretch those forms, taking some liberties with the notion of
utilitarian pots. Students will also explore various ways of making
handles, lids, and spouts.=20
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Slides and demonstrations will form the backdrop for lively conversation
about everything from making a living to making pots personal. Process
is paramount, humor emphasized, taking chances encouraged. Some throwing
experience is recommended.=20
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Nick Joerling is a full-time studio potter who has maintained a studio
in Penland, North Carolina since the mid-1980's. He received a B.A. in
History from the University of Dayton, Ohio, and an M.F.A. in Ceramics
from Louisiana State University in 1986. He has taught in craft programs
in the United States and abroad, been widely reviewed and exhibited, and
is represented in public and private collections. In his studio he
hopes for pots that have qualities of sensuality, compassion, humor, and
risk. More of Nick's work can bee found at www.theartistsshowcase.com.
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For more information contact: =20
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Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Arlington County Cultural Affairs Division
Lee Arts Center
5722 Lee Hwy.
Arlington, VA 22207
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Ph: 703-228-0558 or 703-228-0560
Fax: 703-228-0559
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Email: leearts@arlingtonva.us or dtsuka@arlingtonva.us
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Website: www.arlingtonarts.org/leearts.htm =20
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