David Glenn on tue 11 apr 00
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The Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) will again co-sponsor internationally
renowned clay artist Svend Bayer, this time for a 10-day kiln building
and firing workshop in New London, MN, June 2 - 11, 2000. This rare
opportunity will allow workshop participants to contribute first-hand to
the construction of a 30=92 - 40=92 multi-chambered climbing wood kiln.
Svend Bayer, a professional potter for 30 years who has built numerous
kilns, will guide participants in all aspects involved.
In addition there will be throwing demonstrations by artists leading the
worshop when time allows. Studio space will be available for
participants to practice throwing techniques during rest periods. All
participants will receive copies of the workshop documents: diagrams,
sketches, materials lists, participant lists, slip and glaze recipes=3B
and are encouraged to include work in the first firing.
Weekend-only options are available for those with a limited schedule.
All workshops will take place at the Banner Oak Pottery Education
Center, 326 Main Street, New London, MN. Lodging is available in nearby
Spencer, or camping at Sibley State Park. For more information or to
register, call the Minnesota Craft Council office at 612-333-7789 or
888-805-1068 or e-mail at =3Cmncraft=40mtn.org=3E
10 Day Kiln Building Worshop with Throwing Demonstration and Firing:
7:00 p.m. Friday, June 2 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000.
Workshop days 9 - 4:30=3B evening time as needed.
=24175 for MCC members, =24210 for non-members.
1st Weekend Kiln Building Workshop with Throwing Demonstration:
7:00 p.m. Friday, June 2 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2000.
Workshop days from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with Saturday evening time as
needed.
Includes a slide show of kiln construction, overview of kiln building
process =26 construction of forms and layout of the kiln base.
=2475 for MCC members, =24100 for non-members and =2430 for students grade
8-12.
2nd Weekend Kiln Building Workshop with Wood Firing:
7:00 p.m. Friday, June 9 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000.
Workshop days 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with Saturday evening time if
needed.
Focuses on the conclusion of the kiln construction process, an overview
of what has been completed, and loading the kiln for its first firing.
=2475 for MCC members, =24100 for non-members and =2430 for students grades
8-12.
For more information or to register, call the Minnesota Craft Council
office at 612-333-7789 or 888-805-1068 or e-mail at =3Cmncraft=40mtn.org=3E
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