LIST OF POSSIBLE WORKSHOP PRESENTERS FOR 2013-2014
Carol Guthro, a Seattle artist - check out her site: http://www.carolgouthro.com/
Below are a few samples:
Sean O'Connell who is the artist in residence at the Alberta College of Art - see his website: http://www.seanoconnellpottery.com/
Several International residents at Medalta this year - TBA
Your Learning Wish Lis
Below is a general overview of areas we make use of over time or not. Check on the ones that would appeal to you and add a brief description of what you might like to make. This will give us a better sense of membership interests. With this information, we could set up a mentor/facilitator situation, short workshop or a professional workshop.
Below is a general overview of areas we make use of over time or not. Check on the ones that would appeal to you and add a brief description of what you might like to make. This will give us a better sense of membership interests. With this information, we could set up a mentor/facilitator situation, short workshop or a professional workshop.
HANDBUILDING
1. Coil construction
2. Working with
larger slabs to create 3D forms
3. Relief work,
tiles
4. Galt Tile project 5. Human figure, anatomy, proportions
6. Using clay slip to create form
7. Other possibilities
4. Galt Tile project 5. Human figure, anatomy, proportions
6. Using clay slip to create form
7. Other possibilities
WHEEL
1. Perfecting the
wheel (any level: beginner - intermediate - advanced)
2. Altering Forms (cutting or ‘darting’, pusing/pulling the shape)
3. Combining wheel-thrown forms
2. Altering Forms (cutting or ‘darting’, pusing/pulling the shape)
3. Combining wheel-thrown forms
4. Other possibilities
SURFACE TREATMENTS
1. Colour theory, creating a palette,
blends
2. Low fire slips
3. Texturing surfaces (low fire)
4. Glaze (cone 6 or 10): matte or glossy glazes, layering, testing oxides, testing mason stains,
5. Line blends & more complex blends
6. Printing and decals
7. Other
2. Low fire slips
3. Texturing surfaces (low fire)
4. Glaze (cone 6 or 10): matte or glossy glazes, layering, testing oxides, testing mason stains,
5. Line blends & more complex blends
6. Printing and decals
7. Other
TECHNIQUES
1. Plaster mold, r 2 part plaster mold, 3 part plaster mold
2. Silicon mold
2. Silicon mold
3. Other possibilities
TRAVEL TO SEE CERAMIC WORK
Medicine Hat, International Cup Show, September
1000 Miles Apart, ACAD, Calgary, October 3-5
NCECA, March 19-22
Medicine Hat, International Cup Show, September
1000 Miles Apart, ACAD, Calgary, October 3-5
NCECA, March 19-22