Gail Van de Bogurt on fri 11 mar 05
Visiting Pottery "Raku Guru" to teach Workshop on St John
A special Raku in the Caribbean Workshop will be held at Maho Bay Clay
Works studio in April. The technique which has evolved from 16th century
Japanese tea ceremony pottery, is well known for its flashy practice of
taking glowing red pots from the kiln and plunging them in leaves,
newspapers, and combustibles to produce colorful metallic glaze effects.
The instructor, Steven Branfman is the founder and director of The
Potter's Shop and School in Needham, MA. He is the author of "Raku: A
Practical Approach" and "The Potter's Professional Handbook." He has been a
full time clay artist and teacher since 1975. Steven is a highly acclaimed
ceramic artist and workshop presenter specializing in Raku techniques and
Maho Bay Clay Works is delighted to bring him to teach in the Virgin
Islands.=20
This workshop within a workshop offers a week-long "hands on" sessio=
n
from April 4-10, as well as a weekend only session from April 8-10. For mor=
e
information on activities planned, prices, and accommodations please contac=
t
Gail Van de Bogurt or Jill Hale at Maho Bay Clay Works, PO Box 523, St John=
,
VI, 00831; 340-776-6226 ext.226 or email: gail@mahobayclayworks.com
Located on the tiny island of St. John in the Virgin Islands National
Park, Maho Bay Camps Eco Resort is home to Maho Bay Clay Works ceramic
studio and a growing Art Center based on energy conservation and reuse of
resources. From hand blown recycled glass, to our wood burning kiln fired
with old shipping palette wood, this is the perfect spot to explore your
artistic side while recycling in ceramics, glass, papermaking, textiles, an=
d
mosaics.=20
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
The Week Long "Hands On" Workshop is April 4-10
Steven will be Clay Artist-in-Residence for the week working side by side
with you in a personal setting. We will build Raku kilns and discuss kiln
design. Participate in Steven's "No Frenzy" Raku style of firing. Use
recycled glass in your surfaces. Learn to produce striking glaze effects
with formulas and post firing techniques. In addition to the work you
produce at our studio, each student may bring 2 pieces of Raku clay bisque
ware dimensions 6"x 6" or smaller. Includes all the weekend workshop
activities, 25# Raku Clay, glazes, firing, use of studio from 6am-10pm and
use of studio tools and equipment. Students should bring their own tools an=
d
bats however as amounts are limited. Tools will also be available for sale
at the studio.=20
Week Long Hands-on Workshop Tuition and Studio Fees: $600.00
The Weekend Demonstration Workshop is April 8-10
This part of the workshop will commence Friday at 5pm with a reception and
then demonstrations from 7-9pm. During the weekend Steven will show us his
forming, surface decoration, glazing and firing techniques developed over
his almost 30 years as a clay artist and teacher. There will be a slide sho=
w
of his work, discussion and time for your questions. All students can bring
2 pieces of Raku bisque ware dimensions 6"x 6" or smaller which you may
glaze and we will fire for you. If you live locally, Raku clay and bisque
firing is available for purchase at Maho Bay Clay Works.
Weekend Workshop Tuition and Studio Fees: $270.00
ACCOMODATIONS special 20% off for workshop participants at Maho Bay Camps
Tent-Cottage Rates are: $90.00 per night for double occupancy
$12.00 per night for each additional
person=20
Harmony Studios (located above Maho Bay Camps) are also available at their
normal rates.=20
To make a reservation go to www.maho.org or call the reservation office at
1-800-392-9004=20
Residents of the US or British Virgin Islands, please inquire about local
rates
OTHER ACTIVITIES When we=92re not working in the studio we can chill out by
swimming, snorkeling, sailing or scuba diving in our beautiful turquoise
waters or just =93limin=94 on the beach. Numerous hiking trails in the Virgin
Island National Park are also a lot if fun. For photos of this beautiful
place, our clay studio, and Maho Bay Camps please visit the following sites=
:
www.maho.org and www.mahobayclayworks.com
This is a beautiful, sunny getaway for a personal art retreat. Consider
bringing your own group and using our studio to have your own Workshop In
The Caribbean!=20
For more information about the workshop or other accommodation possibilitie=
s
Please contact: Gail Van de Bogurt or Jill Hale at Maho Bay Clay Works,
PO Box 523 St John, VIRGIN ISLANDS 00831
Phone us at 340-776-6226 ext.226; or Email: gail@mahobayclayworks.com
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