Michael McDowell on sat 26 jan 02
I've been a little late with this, but finally my web page has updated
information on this summer's offerings of workshops by our familiar Vince
Pitelka. Here is the short descriptions for the two off my workshops page
http://www.mcdowellpottery.com/workshops.htm . Further information is
available by clicking through the links to pages offering detailed
descriptions of each:
Ancient Clay - July 22 to July 26
A five day workshop
with Vince Pitelka
at the McDowell Studio/Farm
Whatcom County, Washington, USA
Covers handbuilding techniques, decoration, terra-sigilatta,
burnishing/polishing, bonfire-firing of ancient/tribal vessels/sculpture.
For beginning through advanced. $300 + clay usage, includes all other
materials. $50 non-refundable deposit.
On-site camping allowed, or B&B next door, share cost of group-prepared
meals.
Contact:
Michael McDowell
P.O.Box 4125
Bellingham, WA 98227
Phone - 360/384-2543
Email - michael@mcdowellpottery.com
July 29 to August 2, 2002
Intermediate Throwing,
a five day workshop
with Vince Pitelka
at the McDowell Studio/Farm
Whatcom County, Washington, USA
This workshop offers a five-day immersion in intermediate-level throwing, with
emphasis on development of form and surface using innovative techniques on and
off the wheel.
For beginning through advanced. $300 + clay usage, includes all other
materials, and bisque firing. $50 non-refundable deposit.
On-site camping included, or B&B next door, share cost of group-prepared
meals.
Contact:
Michael McDowell
P.O.Box 4125
Bellingham, WA 98227
Phone - 360/384-2543
Email - michael@mcdowellpottery.com
Although all the pertinent information is posted. I could use some photos in
JPEG format of Vince at the wheel and/or some of his wheel thrown creations
other than the slipware I have used to illustrate the throwing workshop page.
If anyone has such images that they would be willing to share, please send
them on to me.
Michael McDowell
Whatcom County, WA USA
michael@mcdowellpottery.com
http://www.mcdowellpottery.com
Ron Collins on sat 26 jan 02
> just a plug.....we camped under Michael's apple trees, borrowing tent and
> gear from son in Seattle three years ago, after daughter's wedding there.
> While I'm sure they got tired of us, as we stayed for 2 workshops, back to
> back.....because it was the first workshops that I had ever taken, I
> couldn't get enough, and was a pain, I'm sure. Didn't do my share of
> cooking because I wouldn't get out of the studio.....HOWEVER......I highly
> recommend the camping ......very conventient, studio right there, and
> Michael McDowell is a wonderful host-a private, interesting person, who
very
> generously shares his facitilities in a most gracious way. Be
> self-sufficient in terms of your camping needs, as everyone is always
> focused on clay, and you need to take care of yourself, in terms of
camping,
> or stay at the very nice B&B next door. It's beautiful there, and perfect
> weather. My best to you, Michael....Melinda Collins, Antigua, Guatemala
>
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