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2009 clay workshops at mudfire clayworks, atlanta, ga

updated tue 4 nov 08

 

MudFire - Luba & Erik on sat 1 nov 08


Dear Clayart friends,=20

Our 2009 workshop schedule has just been announced and registration for =
all 2009 classes is officially open! Wanted to let you know what we =
have lined up for next year. If you have any questions or would like to =
register for any upcoming events, please call me or Erik at =
404-377-8033. If you have any friends or students that may be =
interested, please post or forward this information to them.

Thanks so much!
Luba Sharapan

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2009 Clay workshops at MudFire Clayworks, Atlanta.
175 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-8033 www.mudfire.com
All fees include breakfast and materials.

Akira Satake
"Inspired by Nature"
In this three-day hands-on workshop, Akira Satake will teach =
participants to enhance the surface of handbuilt functional forms using =
his Kohiki slip decorating techniques.
February 27-March 1, 2009. $295 fee. Class size 18. Additional details =
at http://www.mudfire.com/akira-satake-workshop-20090227.htm


Rick Berman
"Take Your Raku To The Next Level"
Rick Berman leads a two day hands-on workshop for raku glazing and =
firing with an emphasis on specific techniques for getting the best =
results from each raku glaze.
March 28 & 29, 2009. $245 fee. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/rick-berman-workshop-20090328.htm


Sandy Pierantozzi
"From Flat to Form to Function"
Sandy Pierantozzi guides participants in a two-day, hands-on workshops =
for handbuilding functional pottery with a focus on crafting form and =
building texture that compel the viewer/user to connect.
May 2&3, 2009. $245 fee. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/sandi-pierantozzi-workshop-20090502.htm


John Britt
"Understanding Glazes, Materials & Firing"
In this three-day discussion workshop, participants will learn about =
ceramic materials, formulating glazes, and firing practices. =
Participants will also bring bisque to glaze and fire in our reduction =
kiln.=20
June 12-13-14, 2009. $295. Class size 20. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/john-britt-workshop-20090612.htm


Susan Beiner
"Building Playfully From Parts"
In this three-day hands-on workshop, participants will learn to create a =
library of parts from mold-making, slip casting, handbuilding, and =
throwing. These will be assembled into playful compositions, both =
sculptural and functional.
July 24-25-26, 2009. $295. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/susan-beiner-workshop-20090724.htm


Nancy Selvin
"Still Life With Print"
In this three-day discussion workshop, Nancy will teach a unique method =
for handbuilding vessels from foam armatures, then completing the =
surface with layers of text, image, and color.
July 31 - August 2, 2009. $295. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/nancy-selvin-workshop-20090731.htm


Janis Mars Wunderlich
"Imaginative Figures in Clay"
Janis Mars Wunderlich teaches participants to mine their life =
experiences to create richly detailed imaginative figures in clay. Three =
day, hands on figure sculpture workshop.
August 13-15, 2009. Thursday - Saturday.
$295. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/janis-mars-wunderlich-workshop-20090813.htm


Paul Andrew Wandless
"Image Transfer Techniques"
This three day, hands-on class will address many techniques for =
transfering imagery on clay. Paul will teach screen printing, mono =
printing, embossing, relief, stencils, and more.
October 16-17-18. $295 fee. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/paul-andrew-wandless-workshop-20091016.htm


Bonnie Seeman
"Achieving a Beautiful Macabre"
Bonnie teaches a three-day, hands-on workshop focusing on altering & =
combining wheel thrown parts to achieve functional forms which combine =
anatomical and botanical elements.
October 23-25. $295 fee. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/bonnie-seeman-workshop-20091023.htm


Arthur Gonz=E1lez
"Sculpting Inside Out"
This three day, hands-on sculpting workshop focuses on creating =
believable hands and faces. Arthur will teach his inside-out method for =
building figurative sculpture.
November 6-8. $295 fee. Class size 18. Additional details at =
http://www.mudfire.com/arthur-gonzalez-workshop-20091106.htm



MudFire Clayworks & Gallery
Open Studio * Workshops * Exhibits

175 Laredo Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-8033
www.mudfire.com