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paul lewing workshop in washington state, oct. 11th & 12th

updated tue 30 sep 08

 

Pat Colyar on sun 28 sep 08


Hey folks, a two-day, hands-on workshop by veteran Clayarter Paul=
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Lewing, the man who literally wrote the book on China Painting, at th=
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Kirkland Arts Center, in Kirkland, WA. Paul's head minion will be you=
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truly Pat Colyar. It's shaping up to be a great workshop, and there a=
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spots still available. To register, call KAC at 425-822-7161. Please =
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me know if you have any questions...
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> China Painting
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> Paul Lewing
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> While china paint, also known as overglaze enamel, has been a popul=
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> ceramic decorating medium for 1000 years, it is almost unknown amon=
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> today=92s studio ceramists. Explore methods of applying china paint=
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> using water-based mediums on pottery and ceramic tile in this two-d=
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> hands-on workshop. Potters will enjoy the bright colors and immedia=
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> of the painting while using non-toxic and non-allergenic mediums. A=
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> variety of paint application methods will be taught, including=20
> stamping, printing, spraying, and stenciling. Participants will als=
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> investigate resist and wipeout techniques, as well as traditional=
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> shading and ground-laying methods. No prerequisites. All levels of=
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> skill in china painting, from beginner to professional, are welcome=
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> Each student will decorate tiles or pottery with their own designs =
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> will leave with finished pieces. All supplies provided.
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> Saturday & Sunday, October 11 and 12
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> 10:00 AM =96 5:00 PM (2 days)
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> Member: $155 Nonmember: $175
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> In the Ceramic Studio
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