Join us for a 2-day intensive workshop with artist, David R. MacDonald. MacDonald will cover the creation and decoration of a variety of wheel thrown forms. The workshop outline is:
1st Day –
Demonstrate on the potter’s wheel several vessel forms (as time allows):
Large plate
Bowls
Drinking vessels (tumblers, goblets)
Vases
Lidded vessels (covered jars and casseroles)
2nd Day-
Demonstrate several decorating techniques that I use during the leatherhard stage;
Laying out a pattern
Carving
Slip-trailing
Sprigging
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, April 27 and Sunday 10:00-5:00pm, April 28
There will be a break for lunch both days.
Fee: $210 member/$225 non-member
If you are curious about David MacDonald’s workshop but haven’t decided whether or not to sign up you may consider attending his Artist Talk. This will take place on Tuesday, April 2 from 12:30-1:30pm.
David R MacDonald
A native of New Jersey, Professor David MacDonald received his Bachelor of Arts degree (in Art Education) from Hampton University, where he studied under the noted African American ceramic artist Joseph Gilliard. He earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied under noted African American ceramic artist Robert Stull.
After receiving his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1971, he joined the faculty of the School of Art and Design at Syracuse University.
Professor MacDonald’s creative work is mostly inspired by his investigation of his African heritage. Looking at a variety of design sources in the vast creative traditions of the African continent; Professor MacDonald draws much of his inspiration from the myriad examples of surface decoration that are manifested in the many ethnic groups of sub-Saharan Africa (such as pottery decoration, textiles, body decoration and architectural decoration).
Professor MacDonald’s work is represented in many public and private collections throughout the nation. His work has also been featured in several ceramic textbooks and magazines; and he has been featured in several nationally televised TV programs such as HGTV’s Modern Masters and PBS’s Craftsmen’s Legacy. After retiring from Syracuse University in 2008, he was awarded Emeritus Professor status; and in 2011 he was given the Excellent in Teaching Award from The National Conference for Education in the Ceramic Arts. At Syracuse University Commencement in 2022 Professor MacDonald was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts.
Since his retirement, he has been active lecturing across the country, volunteering in his community and working in his studio.
For more info or to register: https://canvas.baltimoreclayworks.org/classes/2787