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jason walker workshop

updated sat 4 jun 05

 

Linda R Hughes on fri 3 jun 05


NOT TO BE MISSED!

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ANNOUNCING WORKSHOP WITH CERAMIC ARTIST JASON WALKER !!!

DRAWING ON FORM:
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL VOCABULARY
JULY 11 - 15

Jason Walker is currently a studio artist living in Bellingham, WA. He =
received his BFA from Utah State University and an MFA from Penn State =
University. He has been a long-term resident at the Archie Bray =
Foundation in Helena, MT, and has exhibited and demonstrated in Seoul, =
South Korea, China, and Japan. He has taught numerous workshops in the =
U.S. and exhibits extensively.

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Historically, narration and illustration have been used in ceramic work =
as a way to reinforce cultural values, identity and beliefs. This =
workshop will focus on combining brushwork and/or sgraffito drawing =
techniques with handbuilt and thrown forms using underglaze on =
porcelain. Discussion and slide lectures will explore theories of =
drawing and drawing on three-dimensional surfaces. The goal will be to =
encourage the development of a personal vocabulary of ideas and imagery. =
Jason will also demonstrate how he combines some slip-cast elements with =
his thrown and handbuilt forms. Dry work will be bisqued. Basic skills =
in handbuilding or throwing will be helpful.

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To register call Santa Fe Clay at 505-984-1122.

Located at: 1615 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501





Linda R. Hughes
mamahug@comcast.net
May you always be blessed=20
with a sense of wonderment