UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
PRE-NCECA WEEKEND WORKSHOP
March 26, 27 & 28, 2010
Creative Ways With Colored Clays
Clay Art Center
40 Beech Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
914.937.2047 x222
POTTERS COUNCIL CONFERENCE
"HANDBUILDING"
May 28-30, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
Hosted by Spruill Center for the Arts
PRESENTERS:
Chris Campbell, Marko Fields, Patz Fowle,
Mitch Lyons, Sandi Pierantozzi & Kathy Triplett
WEEK LONG SUMMER WORKSHOP
August 15-21, 2010
Creative Ways With Colored Clays
Touchstone Center for Crafts
1049 Wharton Furnace Road
Farmington PA 15437
1.800.721.0177
http://www.touchstonecrafts.org
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 and Amy Wandless
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
Highwater Clay P5 Porcelain
or a White Cone 6 Clay Body
STUDENTS’ MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
WEEKEND WORKSHOP:
Needle tool, scissors, ruler.
one natural sponge – NOT synthetic
Rolling pin or small pony roller
Teaspoon
scoop or melon ball scoop
Exacto
knife or similar cutting tool
Plastic
t-square (or
something for making right angles)
3-4
Chinese brushes, 1 inch wide, flat
(cheap ones you find in hardware stores)
Gallon
size plastic bags – approx. 8 of each
I
Package Handi Wipes or several old cloths
Small
covered container to hold slip
Pieces
of 10 ounce canvas to work on – wash before using
(This weight of canvas can be found in art supply stores. Lightweight fabrics slide too much for use as work surface.)
Disposable
latex type gloves (if
desired)
Old
postcard or piece of heavier paper
WEEK LONG WORKSHOP
Bring these additional items:
Favorite hand building tools
Wood rib, stainless-steel rib, scoring tool,
Good rolling pin with bearing-mounted handles.
Spray bottle
Slip trailer ** optional (for those who want to this process)
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE
Cut off wire materials
Slats for slicing clay
Illustrated Workbook
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
PRE-NCECA WEEKEND WORKSHOP
March 26, 27 & 28, 2010
Creative Ways With Colored Clays
Clay Art Center
40 Beech Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
914.937.2047 x222
WEEK LONG SUMMER WORKSHOP
August 15-21, 2010
Creative Ways With Colored Clays
Touchstone Center for Crafts
1049 Wharton Furnace Road
Farmington PA 15437
1.800.721.0177
http://www.touchstonecrafts.org
"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
This is a sampling of the work made by first time students at
The John Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC.
WORKSHOP REFERENCES
Rockingham Community College Patricia Harden 336-342-4261
Ceramic Designers Association Susan Yager 757-595-3185
Sawtooth Center for Visual Art Warren Moyer, 336-723-7395