Fall Symposium : Building Narratives: Mythology & Poetry in Clay, featuring: Virgil Ortiz & Lauren Gallaspy Saturday Oct 28 & Sunday October 29 2017 at Houston Baptist University demos, slide lectures, intriguing q&a, panel discussion Virgil Ortiz is a Pueblo artist, potter, fashion designer and photographer from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico. Ortiz makes traditional Cochiti […]
FIGURE – GROUND: Illustrated Sculpture Workshop with Sergei Isupov
Join internationally acclaimed sculptor Sergei Isupov for FIGURE – GROUND: Illustrated Sculpture, a week-long intensive workshop exploring the sculpted form in clay, the painted surface and development of a personal narrative. At Project Art, in rural Massachusetts, the workshop will combine hands-on active studio with demonstrations, one-on-one instruction from Isupov and illustrated lectures by Isupov […]
The Road Less Traveled Conference, John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Delve into the complex subject of artist-built environments during a three-day conference, September 27-29, 2017, at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI. Through a variety of performances, panels, and workshops, attendees will share new ideas and broaden the collective knowledge and appreciation of this unique style of art making that is the […]
Santa Fe Clay – 2017 Summer Workshops & Lecture Series
For over two decades, Santa Fe Clay has brought guest artists from around the country to teach in our Summer Workshop Program. During their workshop week these artists present a slide lecture on their work that is free and open to the public. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of the work […]
ClayFest Northwest – Seattle, WA
This year, Pottery Northwest turns 50! In celebration, the nonprofit has expanded its annual fundraiser into a three-day weekend celebration of exhibitions, parties, workshops, and a live auction. A Retrospective opening reception will kick off the weekend on Friday evening at Pottery Northwest. The exhibition will highlight the history of Pottery Northwest with work from […]
Figurative Clay with Clayton – SNC Summer Workshop Series
FIGURATIVE CLAY WITH CLAYTON JUNE 13TH – 17TH, 2016 This workshop will cover an effective and efficient process for rendering the human form byway of simple slab construction. Techniques for sculpting the torso, extremities, head, fingers and toes will all be demonstrated. Students will receive one on one instruction in this process while constructing their […]
Clayton Keyes & Susannah Zucker – Workshop – San Miguel, Mexico
This team-taught class will cover ceramic hand-building techniques for creating figurative sculptural work, with an emphasis on personal expression. We will examine the challenges of creating mystery and power in artworks that spring from life experiences. A wide range of technical and aesthetic concerns will be addressed. In addition to technical demonstrations and work time […]
Penland School of Crafts—Summer Ceramics Workshops
This summer, Penland School of Crafts in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC will hold 14 ceramics workshops taught by visiting artist-instructors. Workshops range from 1 to 2.5 weeks and are open to serious adult students of all levels. Registration is currently open for all workshops, and scholarships are available. For complete course descriptions and […]
Roberto Lugo – Ghetto Craft: A Place Where Poverty and Porcelain Intersect
Artaxis member, Roberto Lugo will be giving a lecture at SOFA Chicago on November 6th at 10:30am in Room C. Roberto Lugo, Professor of Ceramics at Marlboro College and Ph.D. Candidate at Penn State University, will discuss his work in relationship to eclecticism and culture. By juxtaposing street graffiti, European decorative patterning, and rich symbolism […]
Linda Swanson lecture and workshop
Artaxis member, Linda Swanson will be giving a free public lecture as part of her workshop at Fort Hays State University this week. If you’re in the area, go check it out! The lecture is on October 9th from 7-8pm. She will also be giving an installation workshop on Oct. 8th & 9th – spaces […]