by Vicki Hardin on July 24, 2010
Entry Deadline: September 15, 2010
Drawing the Line: Utilitarian Pots is a juried exhibition featuring ceramic functional pots. The work chosen must be crafted into a vessel and equally address the surface as a three-dimensional canvas. The use of line is an important element in the consideration of the chosen work. The works maybe marked with abstraction and/or representation. The purpose of this exhibition is to present the various ways that contemporary potters deal with surface design in conjunction with form. The exhibition will be held at the University of Arkansas’ Fine Arts Center Gallery from November 29- December 17, 2010. The exhibition is open to everyone. There is a twenty-five dollar fee for up to three entries. Click here for more details and application.
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by Vicki Hardin on July 17, 2010
Instructor: Tom Coleman
The Fine Line, in St.Charles, Illinois, is hosting a Geil Kilns 3-day workshop covering Coleman glazes, kiln firing and porcelain throwing techniques demonstrations. Topics will include glaze applications, spraying techniques, firing in a Geil Downdraft Kiln and use of kiln controllers as well as throwing demonstrations by Tom Coleman.
Day one includes: Discussion of glaze types (copper reds, celedons, and shinos), glaze application techniques and spray booth, basic combustion and firing theory and the kiln will be loaded. Day two includes: Firing/kiln theory, kiln operation and controllers, demonstration of techniques for throwing porcelain. Day three includes: Unloading the kiln, discussion and critique of glaze results.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from Paul Geil and Tom Coleman. You have seen the pictures in the magazines, now come and learn how to get those copper red results you have been waiting for. Space is very limited – reserve your space now!
Location: Kavanagh Building Pottery Studio
Days: Thursday – Saturday: July 22 – 24, 2010; 9 AM – 4 PM
Member: $300; Non-Member: $325
For more information visit http://www.finelineca.org/classes/gawclasses.html#
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by Vicki Hardin on July 15, 2010
Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, located in the River Arts District near downtown Asheville, offers classes and workshops for children to adults at all skill levels. The mission of Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts educational program is to promote understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts.
Clay Date Night is back by popular demand and will be held on September 17th from 6:30-9pm. You are sure to have a great night learning some slippery moves at this monthly event. Bring a date, come with friends, or meet someone new on a Friday night. Our instructors will walk you through a few simple projects, or you can impress your date with your own creations. A special Family Night on October 15th is planned. Kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles-bring the whole family!
Looking for more than a one day clay experience you can feel good about? Join our Empty Bowls class where you’ll learn more about the Empty Bowls Movement and its success raising money and bringing awareness to hunger and food security issues. Enjoy guest artists including John Hartom, the founder of the Empty Bowls Movement, and do a good deed because the bowls you make will be used in Asheville’s Empty Bowls event in mid-October. For additional class information call 828.285.0210, visit www.highwaterclays.com, or email Cara Gilpin at odyssey@highwaterclays.com.
Adult Classes (9 weeks: Aug. 11th – Oct. 12th):
Boxes, Vases and Bottles with Becca Floyd, Mondays 3-5:30pm, Cost: $270
Making Faces with Alex Irvine, Mondays 6:30-9pm, Cost: $280
Wheel Throwing, Part II with Emily Reason, Tuesdays 3-5:30pm, Cost: $270
Fundamentals of Wheelthrowing with Emily Reason, Tuesdays 6:30-9pm, Cost: $270
Surface Embellishment with Cynthia Lee, Wednesdays 3-5:30pm, Cost: $270
Bigger Pots, Made Easy with Gabriel Kline, Wednesdays 6:30-9pm, Cost: $270
Plates, Platters and Pictures with Heather Tinnaro, Thursdays 10am-12:30pm, Cost: $270
Empty Bowls facilitated by Lori Theriault & Heather Tinnaro, Thurs. 3-5:30pm, Cost: $125
Foundations of Handbuilding with Shay Amber, Thursdays 6:30-9pm, Cost: $270
Clay Date Night, Friday, September 17, 6:30-9pm, $25 per person or $45 for two people
Family Night Out, October 15th, 6:30-9pm, $25 per person or $45 for two people
Kids Corner (6 weeks: Sept. 1st – Oct. 9th, October 14th and 15th):
Back to the Drawing Board, Leslie Hinton, Wednesdays, 4-6pm, Ages 6-12, Cost: $95
Make It, Bake It, Take It, Gabriel Kline, Thursdays 4-6pm, Ages 6-12, Cost: $95
Tiles, Atcha Turner, Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm, Ages 6-12, Cost: $95
Día de los Muertos Celebration, Thursday October 14th, 4-6pm, Ages 6-12, Cost: $35
Family Night Out, October 15th, 6:30-9pm, $25 per person or $45 for two people
by Vicki Hardin on July 14, 2010
Entry Deadline : November 10th. 2010.
Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries, Old Dominion University announce a call for entry for the Magic Dirt Exhibition. Magic Dirt is the miracle of earth, fire and the human imagination. The exhibition will be juried by Juan Granados and Richard Nickel and is designed to showcase innovative contemporary ceramic sculpture and functional vessels. All applications are to be postmarked by November 10th. 2010. Size Limitations: Works should be no larger than 36 inches in any direction and with a total weight not to exceed 30 lbs. Magic Dirt is open to all artists in the United States. Work should be made within the past 2 years and a majority of the work should be ceramic. Entry fee is 25.00 for three entries. The exhibition will run January 15 – February 20, 2011 with a reception on Friday January 21, 2011 at Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries, Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Additional forms can be downloaded here: http://al.odu.edu/art/gallery/
