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From Childhood to Now: Creating Out of the Ordinary
May 2025's presentation was our dynamic duo of John Kaskela and Melanie Mead. John shares his wild and weird creations hand-built with molds, homemade and found object texture tools, along with lots of great tips. Melanie shares her process for making beautiful flower petal bowls.
Follow them on Instagram: @johnk.artworks and @melanie.mead.ceramics
Follow them on Instagram: @johnk.artworks and @melanie.mead.ceramics
Decalomania with Mo Roslanic
Kiln Workshop with Mike from Skutt
Mike from Skutt gave a kiln repair presentation at Marjon Ceramics on kiln repair. The following PDF contains presentation slides from the class.
| marjon_repair_class_final_2.pdf |
Jason Bohnert: Teapots and Tea Culture
In July, Jason Bohnert gave us an excellent introduction to tea as used in China, and the special vessels used to prepare and present tea. Our recording begins shortly after Jason began speaking.
More about Jason at his website.
More about Jason at his website.
Emily Thorpe: Carving Porcelain
Our June 2024 presenter comes to us from our exchange with Clay Arts Utah. Emily Thorpe shows how she creates dimensional native plant species in her porcelain work.
Emily provided this handout with details and tool information: Emily Thorpe Workshop Handout.pdf
About Emily Thorpe
Emily provided this handout with details and tool information: Emily Thorpe Workshop Handout.pdf
About Emily Thorpe
David Bradley: What a Relief!
April 2024 presenter David Bradley presents basics of Bas Relief. He also shows us painting and sgraffito on his thrown bells, and shows some of his throwing techniques. Recorded at his home studio. This was a hybrid in-person and online event.
Ethan Nguyen - AZ Clay Scholarship 2024 Winner
ASU Sculpture student Ethan Nguyen tells us about his art journey.
Tosca Kerr: Purpose, Passion, Patience, & Flow
For our February 2024 meeting, we held a hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting with Tosca Kerr at her Lively Mind Art Studio in Phoenix. Unfortunately, we experienced some technical difficulties with our new sound equipment and most of the first 20 minutes had no sound. We apologize and have clipped out the first part of the video. We hope you will still enjoy this interactive presentation with Tosca as she shares her story of creating a space for art creation and growth both for herself and others. She shows her process of art collaboration with the meeting participants.
Books recommended in the video:
Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza
The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory by Stephen W. Porges
Presence by Amy Cuddy
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Elkhart Tolle
Artists: Prosper!: Make Peace With Your Brain, and Money+Joy With Your Art by Christy Strauch
Read more about Tosca at Lively Mind Art Studio website.
Tess Mosko Scherer: Artist as Entrepreneur
Tess Mosko Scherer gives a great overview of creating a business for your art and answers members' questions.
Tess Mosko Scherer https://moskoscherer.com/
AZ Art Alliance https://azartalliance.com/
Tess Mosko Scherer https://moskoscherer.com/
AZ Art Alliance https://azartalliance.com/
Tristyn Bustamante Art and Process
Tristyn Bustamante talks about her journey as an artist and shares tips for working with clay.
See Tristyn's work on Instagram @tristyn_b
See Tristyn's work on Instagram @tristyn_b
Jonah Fleeger: Construction Process and Atmospheric Firings
Jonah Fleeger shows us how he constructs larger works and discusses his extensive experience with atmospheric firings.
See Jonah's work on his website www.jonahfleegerceramics.com and on instagram @jonah_fleeger.
See Jonah's work on his website www.jonahfleegerceramics.com and on instagram @jonah_fleeger.
Gail Roberts: Murals and Public Art
Gail Roberts from Tucson shared a wealth of information about working on public art projects and her journey as an artist.
Bonus! Summary PDF of Gail Roberts Zoom Talk by Paula Weiss
See Gail's work on her website: gailtrobertsstudio.com and on Instagram at @gailt.roberts
Bonus! Summary PDF of Gail Roberts Zoom Talk by Paula Weiss
See Gail's work on her website: gailtrobertsstudio.com and on Instagram at @gailt.roberts
Ali Schorman: Process and Precision Making Tactile Art
Our September 2022 presenter was Ali Schorman who showed us how she precisely plans and carves her slip-cast vessels, and applies beads of slip, to create beautiful tactile cups, bowls, and planters. Thank you to Mesa Art Center Ceramics Studio for allowing us to present from there.
Follow Ali on Instagram @ali_schorman
Follow Ali on Instagram @ali_schorman
Richard Littlefield: Ceramic Drums
For August, Rich Littlefield shows us his ceramic drum coil building method and talks about how he came to work on this sonorous art form. Recorded via Zoom from Melissa's kitchen.
Follow Rich on Instagram @tempehousepet
Music shop that can turn drum base into finished drum:
Motherland Music
601 N. Eucalyptus Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
Phone: (310) 673-8000
Email: [email protected]
Music shop that can turn drum base into finished drum:
Motherland Music
601 N. Eucalyptus Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
Phone: (310) 673-8000
Email: [email protected]
July Meeting: Show & Tell
Members share work, workspaces, tips, and questions.
Casey Hanrahan Demos Colorful Slipcasting
For our June 2022 meeting, artist Casey Hanrahan shows us how she models forms to make molds, then how she uses color slips to make colorful, whimsical slip cast cups.
To find out more about Casey, follow her on Instagram @caseyannhanrahan or visit her website caseyhanrahanceramics.com.
Bowl-a-thon Demos
Sunshine Sunflower Studio in Phoenix graciously hosted a day of making clay bowls for the Empty Bowls event to benefit Waste Not happening Friday, October 14.
Below are demos given showing bowl making techniques. Bowls are still needed. See your most recent AZ Clay Newsletter for details on getting clay.
Below are demos given showing bowl making techniques. Bowls are still needed. See your most recent AZ Clay Newsletter for details on getting clay.
Studio Visit: Ben Roti and Friends
We review work by artists Ben Roti, Heather Spontak, Jason Bohnert, Jason Hess, and Jeff Heeg. Artists demonstrate favorite techniques. We apologize for poor audio quality in spots...we recorded during an open studio session with visitors and goings on in the background.
Find out more about the artists: Ben Roti: benroti.com Heather Spontak: heatherspontak.com Jason Bohnert IG: @jasonbohnertpottery Jason Hess IG: @jason_hess_ceramics Jeff Heeg: [email protected] Slab Building Sake Set with Sandy AshbaughSandy Ashbaugh shows how she hand builds a sake flask and cups using thin slabs.
Find out more about Sandy at her website www.sandyashbaugh.com. Follow Sandy on Instagram @sandyashbaughceramics and on Facebook at @SandyAshbaughCeramics. Majolica with Genie SwanstromGenie gives basics and lots of tips for producing colorful majolica surfaces.
Here are majolica recipes and notes from Genie as mentioned in the presentation. Follow Genie on Instagram @genieswanstrom and on Facebook Genie Swanstrom's Pottery Kate Schroeder: "Shelfie" SurfacesKate Schroeder presents how she creates the surfaces on her "Shelfie" series pots from her studio in Kansas City, MO.
Andrew "Augusta" Smith: Teapots and Sectional Construction
Augusta makes teapots and curvy sectional pots, giving lots of helpful tips along the way.
George Peñaloza's Paper Clay SculpturesOur first in-person meeting in over a year featured fabulous Tucson artist George Peñaloza, who shared his artworks and techniques for working with paper clay. Many thanks to our hosts at Sunshine Sunflower Studio in Phoenix.
George's Paper Clay Recipe
Slideshow (PowerPoint) of George's Artwork More about George: www.gcpenaloza.com romerohousepotters.org/george-c-penaloza Angel Luna's Art & TechniquesArtist Angel Luna shows his art, talks about influences on his work and the many techniques for surfaces, glazing and firing he uses.
Angel's recipes for lichens and slips:
recipes_for_ceramic_sculpture_surfaces_luna.pdf More about Angel: Instagram: @angellunaartworks Mesa Community College Virtual Exhibition Functional Sculpture with Artist Lori PhillipsSee how artist Lori Phillips transforms a thrown mug into a beautiful, functional sculpture. Recorded 6-19-2021.
CRC Tour with Curator Mary-Beth BuesgenArizona State University's Ceramic Research Center, a part of the ASU Art Museum, houses a world-class collection of modern ceramic art, provides beautifully curated ceramic shows to the public, and has a treasure trove of resources for ceramic art research. CRC Curator Mary-Beth Buesgen takes AZ Clay on a virtual tour of the current exhibition "DinnerWhere" and gives a walk through of the open collection and other resources.
Visit the CRC in person during open hours Friday-Sunday 11a - 5p. Reserve timed tickets here.
More links and information here. Tips & Tricks with Tom Budzak
Tom shares tips for easy plates made with a combo of hand building and throwing, "dry" throwing to make a bowl, making jars with lids and upright trimming, plus a demo of his famous dots and applying decals. Recorded 4-17-2021.
Clay Jewelry Making with Darshana PatelDarshana Patel goes through all the steps for making clay and wire jewelry. Recorded 3-20-2021.
Follow Darshana on Instagram: @darshanapatelart and Etsy: DarshanaPatelArt
Bryan Wilkerson and Garrett DurlandBryan Wilkerson and Garrett Durland give a complete overview of 3D printing with clay and Bryan gives background and inspiration for his "Goon" mugs.
Zoom meeting recorded 02-20-2021.
You can find excellent 3D Printing with Clay information from Bryan and Garrett at this link. Follow Bryan on Instagram: @bryanwilkerson Follow Garrett on Instagram: @tinkerandprint Carly SladeCarly Slade shows us what drives her work and gives a demo and description of her coloring process.
Zoom meeting recorded 01-16-2021.
For a look into her studio and to see what she is working on now you can follow her on Instagram @CarlySlade . To peek inside her classroom check out @carlysclass, and to see her production work please visit www.SladeGoods.com. Her main website is carlyslade.com. Jane Kelsey-Mapel: More Than One Way to Sculpt an EyeJane Kelsey-Mapel gives us a tour through her art and demonstrates face sculpture with focus on eyes.
Zoom meeting recorded 11-14-2020.
Follow Jane on Instagram @janekelseymapel and on Facebook at Jane Kelsey-Mapel Studio Jane's art can also be viewed at janekelseymapel.com and ReConfiguredArt.com Danielle Wood - Hyperreality Piece ExplainedDanielle Wood gives an overview of her art and demonstrates and explains her processes that include hand building, molding, and wheel throwing.
Zoom meeting recorded 10-17-2020
Follow Danielle on Instagram: @daniellewoodart. Website: www.daniellewood.net Sgrafitto and Addition/Subtraction with Lisa HarnishLisa Harnish gives an in-depth explanation of terra sigilatta and shows how to use it for sgrafitto on porcelain. Then Lisa shows how to add coils and subtract clays, a technique she uses to make some of her unique luminarias.
Zoom meeting recorded 9-19-2020
Lisa's Terra Sigillata recipe More about Lisa: Website lisaharnish.com Instagram @lkharnish |
Nerikomi Mug with Jesse Armstrong
Jesse Armstrong of Mesa Arts Center demonstrates how to use nerikomi blocks, or patterned colored clay blocks, to build a mug. He also demonstrates how to mix stain into clay and how to create some patterns.
Zoom meeting recorded 8-15-2020.
More about Jesse Armstrong:
Website www.jessearmstrongart.com
Instagram @jessearmstrongart
More about Jesse Armstrong:
Website www.jessearmstrongart.com
Instagram @jessearmstrongart
Yoga for Potters with Danielle Morris
Join Danielle Morris for Yoga for Potters Practice and iRest® meditation.
This recording starts after the workshop started (apologies!). To begin, sit on the floor or on a mat. You may find sitting on a folded blanket to be more comfortable.
This recording starts after the workshop started (apologies!). To begin, sit on the floor or on a mat. You may find sitting on a folded blanket to be more comfortable.
Recorded June 20, 2020
Handouts referenced:
8 Limbs of Yoga
Yoga for Potters Practice
Danielle Morris info:
www.danielleadeeyoga.com
Sandra Luehrsen Mixed Media Surfaces
Sandy Luehrsen presented methods and tools for mixed media surfaces online to members via Zoom on May 16, 2020.
You can watch a replay of the presentation below.
You can watch a replay of the presentation below.
Viewing Guide:
00:00:00 Glaze and slip applications
0:35:50 Underglazes
0:51:20 Lusters
1:09:14 Decals
1:38:20 Glass
1:54:32 Metal
2:08:07 Faux sandblasting with Dremel tool
Sandy's PDF information packet
Sandra Luehrsen: Website Instagram Email
00:00:00 Glaze and slip applications
0:35:50 Underglazes
0:51:20 Lusters
1:09:14 Decals
1:38:20 Glass
1:54:32 Metal
2:08:07 Faux sandblasting with Dremel tool
Sandy's PDF information packet
Sandra Luehrsen: Website Instagram Email