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5th August 18th August, 2007
Pietro Maddalena
Throwing techniques Throwing. For all
This course is designed to improve and develop skills for both
beginners and advanced students. Demonstrations in throwing will include
a revision of basic processes, variations on the vase derived from a
cylinder, bowls, cups and plates. A series of techniques for finishing
forms with lids, handles, spouts and other alterations will be part of
the programme. Other finishing techniques will include alteration of
thrown forms, fluting, faceting, carving, slip application, and glaze
application and decoration. All work will be fired in stoneware.For more information visit
http://www.lameridiana.fi.it/ |
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Location: Tuscany,
Italy
Media: Ceramics
Instructor: Pietro Maddalena
Sponsor: La Meridiana International School of Ceramics
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August 10-12, 2007
Lets Get Fired Up!
- Potters Council Regional Workshop on exploring different firing
options OUT OF THE FIRE With Rick Berman, Nan Rothwell, Mark Knott and Mark
Issenberg presented by L-ebby ClayWorks, and Hudgens Center for the
Arts. Sponsored by Olympic Kiln. This workshop will focus on
different firing options available to ceramic artists. OUT OF THE
FIRE workshop will allow attendees to move from their comfort zone
and learn new ways of firing and glazing. Visit
www.potterscouncil.org/outofthefire or call us at 866-721-3322
to get more information or to register for this event. |
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Location: Duluth GA
Instructors: Rick Berman, Nan Rothwell, Mark Knott and Mark
Issenberg
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: Potters Council Workshop sponsored by Olympic Kiln. |
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August 18th August 19th, 2007
Marty Fielding Workshop
Frog Hollow Craft
School, Middlebury, VT
This will be a hands-on workshop focused on constructing a variety
of utilitarian pots using a unique hybrid of wheel throwing and hand
building techniques. Alternative approaches to handles, feet, lids,
and spouts will be considered in relation to form and function.
Discussions of design theory will provide insight into formal and
decorative aesthetic choices. Open to all levels of throwers and
handbuilders. |
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Location: Middlebury,
VT
Instructor: Marty Fielding
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: Frog Hollow Craft School
Phone:
802-388-3177 ext 7
Cost:
$156. Limit 8 |
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19th August 25th August, 2007
Smoke Firing Throwing
& Hand building. For all
The course is intended as
an opportunity to learn and develop smoke firing skills in which
combustibles and the way they are burnt become a major and
determining factor on the chromatic quality of surfaces and decorations.
Surfaces will be treated with terra sigillata and salts according to the
temperature and type of smoking technique some of which will include a
third and even a fourth firing. Techniques will include saggar firing,
pit firing and sawdust firing. For more information visit
http://www.lameridiana.fi.it/ |
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Location: Tuscany,
Italy
Instructor: Luca Tripaldi
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: La Meridiana International School of Ceramics |
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August 25-26, 2007
"Functional Delicacies: Handbuilding in Porcelain"
Participants will work with porcelain slabs to create
visually-integrated handbuilt tableware in this two-day hands-on
workshop. Annette will also demonstrate her surface/finishing techniques
including methods for activating surface and embedding gemstones.Class size 18.For more information visit:
http://www.mudfire.com/annette-gates-workshop-20070825.htm |
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Location: Decatur
(Atlanta), GA
Instructor: Annette Gates
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor:
MudFire Clayworks
Phone: 404-377-8033
e-mail:
info@mudfire.com
Cost:
$195 |
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2nd Sept. 8th September, 2007
Paperclay with
Porcelain Hand building.
Clay mixed with cellulose change character giving possibility of
great variety of forms and new ways of making. It can be worked and
remodeled even when dry and it offers a great resistance to breakage.
The programme includes preparation of the paperclay with porcelain and
paper, construction of paper forms, slip casting of porcelain paperclay,
press molding with natural forms, assembling of dried forms, biscuit
firing, glazing and firing to 1220 °C. This course is open to anyone.
For more information visit
http://www.lameridiana.fi.it/ |
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Location: Tuscany,
Italy
Instructor: Giovanni Cimatti
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: La Meridiana International School of Ceramics
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September 7,8,9, 2007
Val Cushing Workshop
During this 3 day workshop Val will explain and demonstrate the
techniques and systems he uses while making all the basic
wheel-thrown forms as well some "special" pots. Through discussion
and slide shows he will explain what makes a "good" pot and how
artists find inspiration and ideas for their work. Discussion and
critiques of Val's finished pieces as well as pots brought by
attendees are also planned. Thoreson Farm is a beautiful rural
setting for this weekend with one of our foremost potters and
teachers.
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Location: Glen Arbor,
Michigan
Instructor: Val Cushing
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: Thoreson Farm,
Phone:
231-334-6112
e-mail:
info@glenarborart.org
Cost:
$275.00. |
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September 8 & 9, 2007 9 am to 4 pm
Brenda McMahon Saggar Workshop
2-Day Intensive Saggar Firing Workshop
with Brenda McMahon
Cost $225. Students should bring 4 - 6 bisque fired pots to be saggar
fired during the weekend intensive. The workshop will cover saggar
philosophy, throwing & burnishing techniques as well as saggar kiln
designs. For more information call
or visit
www.BlueMoonClay.com
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Location:
Greenwich, NY
Instructor: Brenda McMahon
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: Blue Moon Clay Studio
Phone:
518.692.7742
Cost:
$225.00. |
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16th Sept. 29th September, 2007
The Italian Table Throwing & Altering. Non beginners
This workshop will
combine the making of functional porcelain with an introduction to
Italian food and cooking. Using altered wheel-thrown, forms and hand
building techniques, Silvie will explore the realm of utilitarian
ceramics in the context of Italian cuisine. A few evenings will be
dedicated to the introduction of Italian food with a professional chef
sharing his knowledge in the kitchen, preparing a number of typical and
delightful Italian meals. Time will also be given to visit local
wineries and beauty spots.
For more information visit
http://www.lameridiana.fi.it/ |
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Location: Tuscany,
Italy
Instructor: Silvie Granatelli
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: La Meridiana International School of Ceramics |
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30th September 6th October, 2007
Pietro Maddalena
Glazed Raku. Throwing & Altering. Non Beginners
LA MERIDIANA International School of Ceramics, Tuscany, Italy
The course is an
opportunity to expand throwing and altering techniques and visual
vocabulary. Making will be both on the wheel or hand built. Tuition will
consist of a series of demonstrations followed by personal help. Glazing
and firing will be of the traditional types..
For more information visit
http://www.lameridiana.fi.it/ |
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Location: Tuscany,
Italy
Instructor: Pietro Maddalena
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: La Meridiana International School of Ceramics |
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October 6-7-8, 2007
"Reduction Firing and Ceramic Glazes"
In this three-day, hands-on workshop, participants will glaze and fire
their bisque with many glazes available including shino, tenmoku,
celadon, and copper reds. John will lead a discussion of ceramic
materials and firing practices with a focus on reduction kilns.
Class size 20. For more information visit:
http://www.mudfire.com/john-britt-workshop-20071006.htm |
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Location: Decatur
(Atlanta), GA
Instructor: John Britt
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor:
MudFire Clayworks
Phone: 404-377-8033
e-mail:
info@mudfire.com
Cost:
$295 |
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October 18- October 22, 2007
"Overdrive" Woodfire Workshop in
Northwestern Illinois
Please join us for more than 100 cubic foot cross-draft wood kiln is
located in beautiful Galena, Illinois. Workshop includes the firing
of up to 15lbs of cone10 bisque ware and up to four days of camping.
The fall firing is an all-ash firing. Various shapes and sizes are
excepted. Hotels are available in the town of Galena and Dubuque.
Attending the unloading is recommended but not required. Visit
www.ashandflash.com for more information and application. |
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Location:
Instructor: Jay Strommen
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor:
Phone: 312-331-0453
e-mail:
Cost $295. Optional Pit Firing $25 |
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October 25 - 28, 2007
Fantastic Fire - Mashiko to the
Power 4
A Multi kiln firing frenzy featuring
Masakazu Kusakabe,
Euan Craig, Wali Hawes and Steve Mills and a unique program working
alongside many Japanese local potters.
Click here for more details. |
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Location: Mashiko, Japan
Instructors: Masakazu Kusakabe,
Euan Craig, Wali Hawes and Steve Mills
Media: Ceramics
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October 27 & 28 10AM-5PM
Nick Joerling: Pots and
Possibilities
Beginning with round pots coming from the wheel, Nick will push,
cut, coax, and stretch those forms. The focus will be on utilitarian
pots but some liberties will be taken with that notion too. Various
ways of making handles, lids, and spouts will be demonstrated.
Slides and demonstrations will form the backdrop for lively
conversation about everything from making a living to making pots
personal. Process is paramount, humor emphasized, taking chances
encouraged. Slide talk will be open to the public Oct. 27th.Limit10.
Click here for more details. |
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Location: Vermont
Instructor: Nick Joerling
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor: Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center
Cost:
$160. |
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November 3-4, 2007
Peter King: Architectural
Ceramics for the Studio Potter
Registration fee 175.00. To register or
for more information visit
http://www.danfinch.com/wkspinfo.htm |
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Location: Wilson, NC
Instructor: Peter King
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor:
Dan Finch Pottery
Cost:
175.00 |
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November 9-10-11, 2007
"Dreaming in Clay With Metal"
MudFire Clayworks, Decatur (Atlanta), GA
In this three-day hands-on workshop, Lisa Clague will teach participants
to incorporate metal elements into figurative sculpture in order to
overcome structural challenges and achieve greater creative freedom
realizing their dreams in clay.
Class size 16. For more information visit
http://www.mudfire.com/lisa-clague-workshop-20071109.htm |
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Location: Decatur
(Atlanta), GA
Instructor: Lisa Clague
Media: Ceramics
Sponsor:
MudFire Clayworks
Phone: 404-377-8033
e-mail:
info@mudfire.com
Cost:
$295 |
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