Chris Campbell has been a Studio Potter in Raleigh, North Carolina since 1990. In 1991 she attended a colored porcelain workshop taught by Jane Pieser, a famous Colored Clay Artist. She was captivated by the process and has spent the years since then experimenting with colors and patterns while defining her own style.

She works exclusively with Southern Ice Porcelain, a brilliant white translucent clay body imported from Australia. Since it is such a clear white body, she is able to transform vibrant new colors into exotic murrini patterns and neriage designs.

Currently she is experimenting with the use of various inclusions in the colored clay and obtaining some exciting early results. She expects to spend several more years following this new evolution.

Over the years, Chris has studied design theory, surface treatments and firing techniques with such well known clay artists as Kathy Triplett, Rimas VisGirda, Linda Arbuckle, Steve Howell, Ben Owen III, Lana Wilson, Pete Pinell, Vince Pitelka, Ro Mead and Cynthia Bringle.

Her beautiful artwork is sold in fine Galleries across the United States, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean. Her artwork is included in the collections of the SAS Institute, North Carolina State University and Clayworks Australia, the manufacturers of Southern Ice Porcelain.

EDUCATION
Business Administration, Ryerson College, Toronto, Canada

POTTERY EDUCATION
Colored Porcelain – Jane Pieser, Penland, North Carolina
Line and Surface – Rimas VisGirda, Champaign, Illinois
Hand built forms – Kathy Triplett, North Carolina
Surface Decoration – Linda Arbuckle, University of Florida
Surface Considerations – Lana Wilson, Del Mar, California
Designs for Function – Pete Pinnell, Lincoln, Nebraska
Wood firing – Ben Owen III, Seagrove, North Carolina
Hand building Tricks– Vince Pitelka, Smithville, Tennessee
Surface Treatments – Steve Howell, Gainesville, Florida
Colored Porcelain Tiles – Ro Mead, Colorado
Functional Wares – Cynthia Bringle, Penland, North Carolina

COLLECTIONS
SAS Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina
University of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina
Clayworks, Melbourne, Australia

WRITINGS
‘ Down to Business’ column in Pottery Making Illustrated Magazine. 2001-2004
“ The Culture of Success” Crafts Business Magazine March/April 2005
“ The Gallery Shuffle” Clay Times Magazine January/February 2005
“ Colored Clay Possibilities” Clay Times November/December 2003
“ Quick and Easy Stamps” Pottery Making Illustrated May/June 2002
“ A Colored Clay Project” Pottery Making Illustrated Summer 2000
“ Textures are Everywhere” Pottery Making Illustrated Summer1999

PRESENTATIONS
NCECA 2007, Panelist “Studio Potters – Sharing the Dream”

Chris also speaks in forums and to artists’ groups on the Business Basics of Marketing Artwork.

 

Workshops

EXPLORING COLORED CLAYS AND SLIPS

 

My workshops teach methods of coloring clay, mixing slips, creating secondary colors, fading colors, creating murrini patterns, using these patterns, layering slips and carving through them, sprigging with slips and melding all these techniques. They can be tailored to all levels of potters. “ When I signed up for the workshop, I knew I would learn something useful, but didn’t really think I would want to use your techniques in my own work. All I’ve done since then is think about what patterns I can make and how to use them.” Carmela Picone
Photos courtesy of Sally McCollum & Eve Butts
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS The main requirement is worktable space for students similar to any hand building workshop. Weekend sessions do not require a kiln or slab roller. “ WOW! For those of you who missed Chris Campbell’s Colored Clay Workshop, take it if you have another opportunity ... Chris did a fantastic job of explaining her technique of coloring the clay and stacking it to develop patterns that can be used at once and also saved for future use ... She was very free with her knowledge in all areas of pottery as well as with her own techniques and strongly encouraged us to use these methods in our own work. The workshop was made even more enjoyable by the fact that Chris obviously enjoyed teaching. A wonderful time was had by all.” CDA, Norfolk VA

MATERIALS REQUIRED A cone 6 white clay body and specific Mason stains STUDENTS’ MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Pieces of canvas & old soft sheets for work surface Rolling pins, large and small Xacto type cutting tool and blades Stainless steel rib and Sgraffito tool Melon Ball scoop or round tablespoon measure Clear plastic ruler marked for quilting/graphics Small containers for slip Plastic bags, quart and gallon size Dry cleaning plastic and disposable gloves Inexpensive flat Chinese brushes 1” wide Old soft cloths

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE Cut off wire materials Slats for slicing clay Illustrated Workbook

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 2010 Schedule Available Soon.

"I wanted to email you to tell you how wonderful the workshop was! I am so excited about the new possibilities that are now open to me. I am now confident about using color in my porcelain jewelry. The workshop was just exactly what I needed to get the creative juices flowing in that new direction.” Barbara Tilley

 

For more information contact chris@ccpottery.com.