WORKSHOPS

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

http://www.clayartcenter.org


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

workshop teacher

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.

colored clay workshop

“ 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

Several dry-cleaner bags or plastic bags  

teaching colored clay


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

http://www.clayartcenter.org


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


porcelain expert

"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

 

John C. Campbell Folk School                Mike Lalonde 828-837-2775   
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