Leigh Taylor Mickelson on wed 10 nov 04
JOIN US AT BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS FOR THESE 2 WONDERFUL JANUARY WORKSHOPS
CALL 410-578-1919 EXT 18 or REGISTER ONLINE BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS =
BELOW
One Thin Wall: A Workshop with Beth Cavener Stichter
Sat & Sun, Jan. 8-9, 10-4pm
Beth Cavener Stichter is known for her dynamic, emotionally charged =
animal
and human figures. This two day workshop is intended to give =
participants a
glimpse of how one can tackle elements of gesture and expression with =
subtle
shifts in line and form. Through demonstration and slides she will cover =
a
range of practical technical information about working in clay as well =
as
initiate discussion on how we transfer ideas and meaning visually. Her
unusual method of working is accessible to interested individuals at =
every
level: working with a solid mass of clay and then hollowing each part of =
the
sculpture down to the skin.=20
Beth is currently a studio artist with her MFA from Ohio State =
University.
Her work is exhibited nationally, and this past year she was the =
recipient
of Emerging Artist Fellowship from the American Craft Council
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2> Register Online: WS4 FEE: $160 For members, $180 For non-members
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Generating Ideas: Making Pottery Personal
A 5-Day Workshop with Peter Beasecker
Friday, January 14th to Tuesday, January 18th, 10am - 4pm
This five day hands-on workshop will focus on the dynamics of generating =
and
nurturing creative ideas. Demonstrations, slide lectures, class =
exercises
and discussions will serve to build upon your knowledge of technical and
contemporary assumptions in making pottery. Emphasis will be placed on
making this knowledge personal rather than producing a great quantity of
work. The workshop will be using porcelain or a light high-fire =
stoneware
clay body. A range of altering techniques will be covered, both on and =
off
the wheel. Special attention will be given to pouring pots. =
Additionally,
there will be a daily lecture on raw materials to provide a broad =
overview
of this part of our studio activities. Open to intermediate and advanced
throwers. 25 lbs of clay and bisque firing included.=20
Peter Beasecker is a studio artist and Associate Professor of Art at the
Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX-
where he has been teaching since 1992. Beasecker received an =
undergraduate
degree from Miami University (Ohio) and his MFA degree from Alfred
University. He has exhibited internationally and his work is in numerous
private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery of the
Smithsonian Institution, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the Mint =
Museum
in North Carolina. Beasecker has lectured and conducted workshops at =
over
forty-five institutions in his career as an artist/teacher.
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Thank you!
Leigh Taylor Mickelson
Exhibitions Director
Baltimore Clayworks
410-578-1919 ext 18
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