Storytelling with Pottery – a workshop with Grace Sheese

May 31 – Jun 6
Explore how form
and surface in pottery can be used to tell stories about human
connection. Instruction will include how to throw pots and add
sculptural elements to a basic form; use non-ceramic materials on
various clay surfaces; use collage elements and easily available
materials to best advantage; create and apply decals; and generate new
ideas. Discuss the pros and cons of down-firing. For all levels.

Find out more about this workshop and many others with artists such as: Bob Green, Deborah Schwartzkopf, Sarah Jaeger, Lisa Houck, Mark Shapiro, Valerie Gilman, Hayne Bayless, Chandra DeBuse, Steve Theberge, Christy Knox, Tiffany Hilton, Molly Hatch, Elaine Buss, and Kyle Carpenter.

http://public.snowfarm.org/public/Workshops.faces

Think Big – online course

Think Big! Is a six-week interview series designed to get you and your
ceramic career launched! Co-hosted by Ben Carter of Tales of a Red Clay
Rambler Podcast and artist-designer Molly Hatch.

https://vimeo.com/113752178

SIGN UP BEFORE JANUARY 6th, 2015 for and EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE OF $99!

The Series:

In today’s art market, artist’s
have to be more than just makers. We are makers, marketers, sales
people, web designers, and a so much more. Think Big! is a six week
series of interviews with successful ceramic artists, art agents, dream
clients and book editors. This series of interviews are designed to help
you build the skills you need to expand your creative business, learn
some tricks of the trade and think beyond the traditional methods of
reaching your market.

Have you ever wanted to publish a
book? Collaborate with a big company like Anthropologie? Sell more of
your work? Well, you are in the right place! 

Find all the details here.

 

guest post: “show us your influences” with Amanda Barr

So you may have noticed that starting last friday I’ve begun (what will hopefully become) another weekly feature on the blog. Inspiration comes from numerous obvious and sometimes less clear sources. Fridays will now be a chance for readers of musing to share what inspires them.  So drop me a line with a few lines about you, your inspirations (3 artists, not neccessarily clay based) and some images and join in the fun!
Thanks in advance
xoxo
carole

My inspirations by Amanda Barr:
Author Neil Gaiman
Molly Hatch
Jason Bige Burnett
My
work is very much a reflection of my personality; bright, colorful, and
highly imaginative. Reality has often been painful, so I and in turn my
work, seek escape in other worlds. Seeing creatures in passing clouds,
dreaming of alternate worlds, delving into books about eras long past
make each day a new and fun adventure, for myself and I hope those who
use my work.
Neil
Gaiman writes some of the best science fiction and fantasy worlds in
literature today. His writing is funny, sad, exciting and above all
heart-felt. From his adult fiction (Startdust, Neverwhere, Anasi Boys,
Sandman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane) to young adult and children’s
books (Coraline, The Graveyard Book, Chu’s Day) he has never failed to
capture me completely. His 2012 commencement address-turned-book “Make
Good Art” is my go-to when I need extra motivation to keep going.

Jason’s
work has that blend of simple (form) and complex (surface) that has,
since I first saw a piece several years back, called to me. Playful yet
poignant, his work is everything I’ve strived to create. His subtle
manner of storytelling is some of the best around, and of course he is
as beautiful a person as his work.

Molly
Hatch’s work first spoke to me because of the historical references- I
loved Wedgewood long before I ever began working with clay. Her more
recent design work- moving into fabric, wallpaper, glassware- is
something I am fascinated with and would love to someday do myself. What
I love most about Molly is how she has elevated the functional pot into
artwork with her displays of teacups and teapots in frames and of
course her “plate painting” pieces such as Physic Garden with the High
Museum. 

call for entry: Studio 550 1st Annual Cup Show & Sale

GUEST JURIED BY MOLLY HATCH
November 9-January 8
For PDF Application click here.

Studio
550 is accepting entries of functional ceramic work that is made for
drinking. All work must be functional, but may include cups, steins,
mugs, tumblers, sets, yunomis, tea bowls, and many more. We hope to make
this an annual international exhibit of great ceramic works of art for
your daily life. The show will be open just in time for the holiday
rush.  All pieces must be for sale and must be functional.

Deadline: September 25, 2013

STUDIO 550 ARTS CENTER
550 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
603.232.5597
[email protected]
www.550arts.com