If you are in or near Arlington, Virginia here are three not to miss clay workshops! For more information visit Lee Arts Center
Throwing Plates and Platters with Joyce Michaud
October 16-17, 2010; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Fee: $190 ($180 LAC members)
Join us in welcoming back Joyce Michaud as she again provides an in-depth study on the throwing and finishing of plates and large platters. In this two day hands on workshop she will cover structural strength concepts for low open forms, methods for centering, and a variety of throwing techniques, information on finishing, decorating and firing pieces. Previous throwing experience is required.
Joyce Michaud is an associate professor at Hood College, where she serves as Studio Arts Coordinator and founding Director of the Graduate Certificate and MFA in Ceramic Arts. Her in depth teaching of the complex techniques of working with clay has shortened the time spent learning for many students in workshops and courses nationally and internationally. Her work is represented in public and private collections nationally and internationally and is represented in the permanent collection of the of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. For more information on the artist please visit: www.jmichaudgallery@hypermart.net
Precious Metal Clay Clinic with Alfredo Ratinoff
Wednesday, October 20, 2010; 6:00-8:30pm Fee: $35 ($30 LAC members)
Have you taken a Precious Metal Clay class and are not quite sure how to proceed? Need some help in figuring the best way to create that special piece? How about patinas and learning the best way to fire bronze clay? Thinking about purchasing a PMC kiln but don’t know where to begin? Bring your PMC or Bronze Clay questions, problems and concerns to Dr. Alfredo. The ‘doctor’ will be ‘on call’ for all your metal clay concerns. Cost of the workshop will include one PMC or Bronze clay firing, use of tools to finish your pieces and patinas. Some prior PMC or Bronze clay experience is required.
Alfredo Ratinoff was born in Buenos Aries, Argentina. He studied at the National School of Ceramics in Buenos Aires, and then in Madrid, Barcelona and Florence. He specializes in large scale ceramic mural installations and recently has expanded into other art mediums as in printmaking and precious metal clay. His work has been shown both nationally and abroad and he has done numerous commissions for both private and corporate collections. Alfredo is currently an artist-in-residence in the ceramics studio at the Lee Arts Center. To learn more about Alfredo and his work please visit http://alfredoratinoff.com
Raku Pai’na with Ramon Camarillo
October 22; 7:00-9:00 pm (to glaze), October 23; 10:00 am -3:00 pm (firing) Fee: $70.00 ($60.00 LAC members)
Be prepared for a fun time at this pa’ina or Hawaiian style gathering with resident artist Ramon Camarillo as he shares his wealth of information on Raku glazing and firing. Ramon will guide participants in glazing their pieces on Friday evening then fire to finish on Saturday. The workshop fee allows participants to bring 4-5 bisqued pieces each (each piece no larger than 15” h x 10”w). Additional pieces may be fired at an extra fee of $20.00 per shelf. Bring along your favorite potluck dish to share on Saturday to celebrate the process and to admire the outcome of the finished pieces.
Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii Ramon has been living in Virginia since 1996. He has spent the last 27 years developing his skills and refining his techniques in the art of raku and pit-fired vessels. He has shared his knowledge and techniques through a wide variety of workshops and demonstrations up and down the east coast as well as Hawaii. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries in the U.S. and he has been featured in both Clay Times and Ceramics Monthly publications. Currently, he is involved as a representative in the ART in the Embassies Program, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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