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
My Pre-NCECA Colored Clay workshop at the Clayart Center in Port Chester NY. I had an awesome group of talented participants who produced some very lovely colored loaves. I have already received e-mails from some describing projects they have already finished at home.
"Thank you for a great experience this weekend. Your passion and your knowledge shined through and I just absorbed (hopefully) so much. I can't wait to go the studio and try some options. I also appreciated the atmosphere of fun and learning you created during the workshop." Anne
"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
Clay Art Center, Port Chester - Leigh Taylor Mickelson 914-937-2047
Potters Council - Carolyn Dorr 614-794- 5824
STUDENTS’ MATERIALS LIST:
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 flat brushes, 1 inch wide,
(cheap ones you find in hardware stores)
Gallon size plastic bags – approx. 8 of each
several old cloths
Small covered container to hold slip
Canvas or other non slip, non stick 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,
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