Wednesday, September 4, 2013

GUILD SPONSORED WORKSHOPS

The education reps are looking to fill the needs and desires of the membership this year. We would like to use in-house talents, as well as, outside folks. Please check out the links and fill out the "Needs Assessment" sheet which can be dropped off at the guild (money slot) or brought to the next meeting.

 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.

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

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
 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

TECHNIQUES
  1. Plaster mold, r 2 part plaster mold, 3 part plaster 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


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