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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