John Fazzino on wed 25 aug 99
October 1-3, 1999 in the Renaissance City, Providence, RI. Call 401-521-2990
for information and registration.
RAKU RHODY-O...
....is a gathering of ceramic artists and experts to explore Raku and
pit-firing techniques.
...An opportunity for you to have fun, to learn what you didn't know, and
share what you do with a vibrant community of artists and members of the
public.
...A time for everyone to observe and participate in the artistic process.
Buy a teabowl, glaze it, and take it home after firing. This is the public
component.
Artist Registration is $40.00, Pre-Registration-before August 20 is $35.00.
Group rates-4 or more registering together is $30 per person.
On Friday evening, at 6pm, Justin Novak, the visiting artist for the weekend
will kick off the festivities with a slide lecture at Brown University Winton
Bell Auditorium in the List building. On Sat and Sun he will be giving
demonstrations of his methods in handbuilding and glazing.
There will be an onsite gallery for works to be displayed and sold and there
will be a juried exhibition of works made at Raku Rhody-O on October 21st at
CenterCity Artisans, the sponsor of the event.
Also, there will be 2 workshops prior to the event, which can be used to come
and make work for the Rhody-O. September 25 & 26 from 10-2PM, and September
8, 13, & 15 from 5:30-7:30pm. Fee $75.00 and this gets you in to the Rhody-O
as well. For more information please call 401-521-2990, or you can e-mail me.
Providence is experiencing a renaissance and has become a Destination, a
place to stop and experience many new and exciting features. Providence has
a large and thriving art community, AKA: Rhode Island School of Design, Umass
Dartmouth program in Artisanry, Brown university, Rhode Island College
Ceramics with new Head Bryan Steinberg, Salve Regina College with Jay
Lacature, and many others. The mayor of Providence incorporating an Arts
district, has designated the city as a tax free zone for artists who live and
work in the city. Providence Place Mall has recently opened to accolades far
and wide. Waterfire, an art installation on 2 rivers running through
downtown and into Waterplace Park is performed on scheduled weekend nights
throughout the year and has acquired international attention. Florence Italy
has become a sister city and will be doing an exchange of art and artisans
this October. So check us out, come to Raku Rhody-O and experience.
John Fazzino
Providence College
CenterCity Artisans
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