Vince Pitelka - Colored Clay: Form & Surface Workshop

Don't miss this great workshop by our March exhibition artist!

Workshop Description: This workshop is designed to provide a thorough introduction to patterned-loaf colored clay techniques in a relaxed, but productive atmosphere. Although previous experience with clay is an advantage, these techniques can also provide a good beginning in clayworking. Subjects to be covered include toxicity concerns with clolored clays, oxides, and ceramic stains, making/mixing colored clays, marbleized and patterned colored clay loaf constructions, lamination of colored clay veneer onto slaps and forms, creation and use of colored clay murrini, constrution of simple soft-slab and stiff-slab forms, simple slumped soft-slab plates and bowls, use of colored clays in wheel-thrown forms.

 

With every workshop group, the pace is different, and it is conceivable that we might not cover all the subjects listed above. Foreseeing that possibility, you will receive handouts which include all the technical information and describe the mehthods in detail. This should provide enough information for you to continue with your colored clay work after the workshop is over. The pace at which you work is entirely up to you, but I recommend that you attempt to do all of the colored clay loaf patterns during the workshop so that I can assist you with questions or problems. We will bisque-fire as much work as possible to simplify transport, but the primary emphasis of this workshop is on patterned clay loaf development.

 

A great appeal of colored-clay techniques is that very effective work can be created with a minimum of studio facilities and equipment. A slab-roller, spray-booth, potter’s wheels and fi-fire kiln are nice to have, but this kind of work can be done very effectively with nothing more than work talbes and an electric kiln.

 

Location: Potters Place, Inc.
741 Dulles Ave.
Stafford TX, 77477
info@pottersplacepottery.com
281-261-7681
Cost: $350/person
All materials for the workshop are included in the cost. In addition, Vince's clay slicer will be provided to each participant and is theirs to keep at the endof the workshop
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You are also invited to a preview and slide presentation by Vince on Friday, March 5th, 6-8PM at 18 Hands Gallery, 249 "B" W. 19th, Houston.

For more information: 713-869-3099.