John Connolly on mon 8 feb 10
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John Connolly in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
--- On Mon, 2/8/10, Merissa wrote:
From: Merissa
Subject: Shakerag Workshops Summer 2010
To: Clayart@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Date: Monday, February 8, 2010, 7:58 AM
Here are the clay workshops offered at Shakerag Workshops this summer.=3DC2=
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complete list of workshops along with more information is available at
www.shakerag.org
If you'd like to speak with a person, contact Claire Reishman at
931-968-0210 X3165=3DC2=3DA0 or shakerag@sasweb.org
Session One - June 13-19
Margaret Bohls - Expressive Slab Built Pottery
In this class participants will learn how to build functional yet inventive
forms using clay slabs. The class will explore a breadth of possibilities
for form, using both soft and stiff slabs to create forms ranging from
organic and gestural to clean and architectural. Demonstrations will includ=
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ways to create and use paper patterns and textured slabs, alternate ways of
making spouts, lids, and handles, and making and using stamps and sprigs.
Discussions will provide ideas about how to develop one=3DC2=3DB9s own expr=
essi=3D
ve
form language and surface decoration and different ways to conceptualize
functional forms. Margaret will share a collection of glazes she has
gathered and developed for rich color and depth of surface. For inspiration=
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we will look at images of a wide range of historical and contemporary
pottery forms.
Charity Davis-Woodard - On and Off: Taking Wheel Thrown Work to the Table
This class will move participants forward in their ability to begin pots on
the wheel and then shift to the table for alterations with thrown and
hand-built parts. A determined focus on handles and spouts will help
participants build confidence with those challenging attachments. We will
study how the personality of a pot can be influenced by the decisions made
about lids and feet as we consider issues such as proportion, volume,
balance, and scale. Examining images of historical and contemporary work
will back us up in our own spirited exploration in the studio. Although
pieces will be bisque-fired only, demonstrations and discussion of surface
treatments will include the use of line and texture on wet clay, various
resist techniques of slips at the bone-dry and bisque stages, and glaze
choices for wood, soda, and reduction firings.
Session Two - June 20-26
Lisa Naples - Handbuilding Pots While Conjuring the Three Graces: Slabs,
Coils and Pinching
In this weeklong intensive class, we will explore these three handbuilding
techniques as they concern the building of pots (main emphasis is on
function). Those who want to build non-functional pots, but want to hone
these skills are also welcome to partake as these systems come in just as
handy in one=3DC2=3DB9s own lovely world of make believe and imagination. W=
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with textures using all manner of objects: Indian fabric stamps, seed pods,
junk from the dollar store, whatever. Then we=3DC2=3DB9ll add color with st=
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used in a pudding consistency known as =3DC5=3D92dry brushing=3DC2=3DB9 so =
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obliterate the texture. Detailed instructions for glazing and firing
(including my recipes for clay, slip, and glaze) will be provided. With onl=
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one week to work, participants will go home with either green or bisqued
(but not glazed) pots.
Gay Smith - Vibrant Pots: Form, Surface, and Soda Firing
In this workshop we will explore ways to make lively, exciting pots. We wil=
=3D
l
glaze bisqued pieces and fire them in a soda kiln, and we will work with
altering the form and surface of freshly thrown pots. Form and surface
treatments, including slips and glazes that are particularly responsive to
the effects of soda firing, will be covered. Squaring, ovaling, fluting,
faceting, altering lidded forms, feet, and handles will be amongst
techniques presented. Also on offer will be lively conversations ranging
over our interests, passions, aesthetics, including raw glazing, single
firing, and firing a soda kiln. Please bring your bisque ware for our soda
firing.
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Merissa on mon 8 feb 10
Here are the clay workshops offered at Shakerag Workshops this summer. A
complete list of workshops along with more information is available at
www.shakerag.org
If you'd like to speak with a person, contact Claire Reishman at
931-968-0210 X3165 or shakerag@sasweb.org
Session One - June 13-19
Margaret Bohls - Expressive Slab Built Pottery
In this class participants will learn how to build functional yet inventive
forms using clay slabs. The class will explore a breadth of possibilities
for form, using both soft and stiff slabs to create forms ranging from
organic and gestural to clean and architectural. Demonstrations will includ=
=3D
e
ways to create and use paper patterns and textured slabs, alternate ways of
making spouts, lids, and handles, and making and using stamps and sprigs.
Discussions will provide ideas about how to develop one=3DB9s own expressiv=
e
form language and surface decoration and different ways to conceptualize
functional forms. Margaret will share a collection of glazes she has
gathered and developed for rich color and depth of surface. For inspiration=
=3D
,
we will look at images of a wide range of historical and contemporary
pottery forms.
Charity Davis-Woodard - On and Off: Taking Wheel Thrown Work to the Table
This class will move participants forward in their ability to begin pots on
the wheel and then shift to the table for alterations with thrown and
hand-built parts. A determined focus on handles and spouts will help
participants build confidence with those challenging attachments. We will
study how the personality of a pot can be influenced by the decisions made
about lids and feet as we consider issues such as proportion, volume,
balance, and scale. Examining images of historical and contemporary work
will back us up in our own spirited exploration in the studio. Although
pieces will be bisque-fired only, demonstrations and discussion of surface
treatments will include the use of line and texture on wet clay, various
resist techniques of slips at the bone-dry and bisque stages, and glaze
choices for wood, soda, and reduction firings.
Session Two - June 20-26
Lisa Naples - Handbuilding Pots While Conjuring the Three Graces: Slabs,
Coils and Pinching
In this weeklong intensive class, we will explore these three handbuilding
techniques as they concern the building of pots (main emphasis is on
function). Those who want to build non-functional pots, but want to hone
these skills are also welcome to partake as these systems come in just as
handy in one=3DB9s own lovely world of make believe and imagination. We=3DB=
9ll work
with textures using all manner of objects: Indian fabric stamps, seed pods,
junk from the dollar store, whatever. Then we=3DB9ll add color with stained=
sli=3D
p
used in a pudding consistency known as =3D8Cdry brushing=3DB9 so as not to
obliterate the texture. Detailed instructions for glazing and firing
(including my recipes for clay, slip, and glaze) will be provided. With onl=
=3D
y
one week to work, participants will go home with either green or bisqued
(but not glazed) pots.
Gay Smith - Vibrant Pots: Form, Surface, and Soda Firing
In this workshop we will explore ways to make lively, exciting pots. We wil=
=3D
l
glaze bisqued pieces and fire them in a soda kiln, and we will work with
altering the form and surface of freshly thrown pots. Form and surface
treatments, including slips and glazes that are particularly responsive to
the effects of soda firing, will be covered. Squaring, ovaling, fluting,
faceting, altering lidded forms, feet, and handles will be amongst
techniques presented. Also on offer will be lively conversations ranging
over our interests, passions, aesthetics, including raw glazing, single
firing, and firing a soda kiln. Please bring your bisque ware for our soda
firing.
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