by Carole Epp | Oct 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hey Everyone,
I hope you can forgive the fact that a week went by without our usual emerging artist/monday morning eye candy and such posts. It’s been a crazy busy time around here lately. Rather then try to play catch up I thought I’d let you guys in on what’s been going on around here lately.
This past weekend I was in Toronto for the Fusion Clay and Glass Exhibition. Bringing together artists from across Canada it was a weekend filled with some of the great ceramic work that our fine country has to offer. I’m pleasantly exhausted and returned home feeling inspired and appreciative of those in our community that work tirelessly to bring events and artists together like this. Celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary this year the Fusion Clay and Glass Exhibition is known for the diversity and talent that it presents year after year. I highly encourage Clay and Glass artists from all over Canada to take note of this prestigious event and to reach out to the organizers to get involved for next year.
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| #canadianceramics Family picture at Fusion |
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| such an incredible space at the Artscape Wychwood Barns |
While in Toronto I always try to stop by and visit some of my favorite pieces at the Gardiner Museum. Lovely to see some of Edmund DeWaal’s pieces there this time. And they also have a sweet exhibition on mapping the influence of Scandinavia Design in Canada highlighting both older as well as contemporary works by artists across the craft disciplines not just ceramics. If you have a mid-century chair obsession (as i do) then it’s a show worth catching.
Also took in the opening reception for Clint Neufeld’s new exhibition at General Hardware Contemporary and the opening of the new (incredible) Craft Ontario retail and exhibition space.
I also had to steal a few minutes to run over to Harbourfront Centre to see the Lindsay Montgomery exhibition that was on in their vitrine gallery. She’s one of my favorite Canadian artists right now so I was pretty excited to get to see the work in person.
And fellow make and do ceramics member Shane Weaver gave us a tour of his latest project: dex(terity) lab. More on that very soon as he will be opening his doors to the public in November…very exciting to see such a beautiful ceramic work and retail space in Toronto. Every city needs one of these!
Okay….so that was just Toronto…
I’m also super excited to invite you to the Void Gallery exhibition of make and do ceramics which opens runs from October 12th to November 6th. This is our first exhibition as a collective. A reception will be held Thursday, October 20th, from 7 to 9pm. Please stop by if you’re in the area or you can view/purchase work online as well. www.voidgallery.ca/makeanddo
I’m sure I’m missing things I need to say… I especially want to thank all those that were involved with making this trip our to Toronto so amazing. It was the break from the routine and the inspiration I needed. xoxoxo carole
by Carole Epp | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
We all know that being an artist is an incredibly rewarding job but it’s also a lot of grueling hours and hard work. One of the most successful ways in which we as artists can help educate the buying public about the value of handmade objects is to share our stories and our processes with them.
Make and Do and National Clay Week want to share these unique stories and processes with the world. We’re asking you to share with us little peeks inside your studio to help share the “behind the scenes” of what goes into each mug, bowl, sculpture, and work of art.
It’s easy to participate:
Step one – go to work on Monday morning (October 10th)
Step two – take a picture of what you’re working on in the studio that day.
Step three – tag it with #mondaymorningmaker and @nationalclayweek and @make_and_do_ceramics
Step four – upload it to your instagram account.
The rest is up to us!
So sit back and follow @make_and_do_ceramics to see into the studios of artists around the world.
Some submissions will also be shared on @potsinaction on Monday so send us your best photos.
And as always please help us spread the word by sharing this post. Maybe even send it to a few artists who you’ve been dying to see what they’ve been up to!
Thanks
xoxo
Carole + make & do members: Mariko Paterson, April Gates, Krystal Speck, Lesley McInally, Marney McDiarmid, Heather Braun-Dahl, Robin Dupont, Cathy Terepocki, Shane Weaver, Russell Hackney, Sarah Pike, Jenna Stanton, Katy Drijber
by Carole Epp | Sep 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the other work hats I wear is as a founder and member of Make and Do Ceramics. We recently reached a milestone of 10K followers on Instagram. Not so shabby considering we’ve only been around since February. So in celebration of all the awesome Instagram followers we are doing a
giveaway!
To enter, post a picture with Canadian ceramics as the theme on Instagram.
(You don’t have to be Canadian to enter) Use the hashtag #thegreatcanadianshoutout and tag two Canadian ceramic artists you think the world should follow!
by Carole Epp | Mar 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
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ROBIN DUPONT
Friday, July 15 – Sunday, July 24, 2016
$1000 (CAD) + 5% GST
Registration Deadline: June 17th 2016
Enrollment limited to 12 participants
Register Now
Instructor: Robin Dupont
Join Robin Dupont as he guides you through all aspects of making pots
for the wood, salt, and soda kilns in this 10-day workshop.
Participants will bring a few bisque pieces from home to glaze and load
at the beginning of the workshop and then dive headlong into making pots
that will be fired throughout the workshop. There will be a total of
three atmospheric firings allowing participants to explore new creative
pathways.
Fee includes:
- 24 hour studio access
- Full access to the entire Historic Clay District site
- All firings included
- Glaze materials in test quantities
- Use of shop glazes
Artist responsible for:
- Materials and clay
- Accommodations: If you would like assistance in finding accommodations, contact [email protected]
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CLINT NEUFELD
Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12, 2016
$700(CAD) + 5% GST
Registration Deadline: July 8, 2016
Enrollment limited to 12 participants
Register Now
Instructor: Clint Neufeld
Clint Neufeld will guide you through all aspects of mold making and
slip casting in this 5-day workshop. Participants will have the unique
opportunity to join Clint in creating a multi-piece mold of a piece of
machinery from Medalta’s boneyard.
Fee includes:
- 24 hour Medalta studio access
- Full access to the entire Historic Clay District site
- All support materials
Artist responsible for:
- Accommodations: If you would like assistance in finding accommodations, contact [email protected]
medalta.org/summer2016workshops
