Join me next fall for a long weekend of hand building and fellowship in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Alison has a gorgeous studio and September is a gorgeous time to be in New England. Link below.
5% to Last Prisoner Project.
COLOR ME CONE 6
A TWO-PART WORKSHOP
PART ONE
This workshop is an introduction to color: color in glazes is a complex subject with infinite permutations. Colorants actually change a glaze’s chemistry to a greater or lesser extent; this can change the surface texture and viscosity of a glaze and we’ll look at why that happens. I’ll break down colorant behaviors and explain the anomalies we encounter. We’ll look at all common (and a few uncommon) colorants and discuss the importance of their properties as they affect a variety of base glazes. I’ll also do an abbreviated demonstration for a coaxial color run—a great testing strategy for beginners—that blends two colorants in equal parts. This knowledge will give you the agency to control your own glazes and ultimately create a custom palette. Participants will receive handouts for several glaze testing strategies and base glaze recipes for cone 6.
PART TWO
Return in 2 weeks’ time to review and discuss your own test results. During this session, I will dive a little deeper and talk about the importance of application thickness and firing temperature for consistent results.
HOLD FAST!
August 14 - 18, 2023 @
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Slab-built success comes from an understanding of how and when best to join pieces with one another. Hold Fast! will introduce slab-building techniques for pots, with special attention to seam strength and overall best slab construction practices. We’ll address soft slab connections, leather hard connections, and soft slab to leather hard connections (yes, it can be done!). The focus will be on investigations into construction of utilitarian forms, rather than finished products. Bisque only.
All levels welcome.
Touchstone Center for the Arts is located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of southern Pennsylvania, near Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, both homes designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and open for tours.
1049 WHARTON FURNACE RD. FARMINGTON PA 15437. 724-329-1370
Solo exhibition with Anthony Schaller Gallery in Baroda, Michigan and online.
With love as the theme, you can expect sweet pink tones and juicy secondary oranges and purples to represent love/tenderness/emotive states, along with something to cut the sugar (not yet sure what). Forms will mostly be intimate in size or for the table.
This workshop will focus on bringing form and surface into balance. We’ll look at and talk about pots with surface in mind and discuss different ways to imbue pots with a sense of atmosphere in the mid-range electric kiln process. I’ll cover the ins, outs, ups and downs of using bisque slip as an interface between clay and glaze--at cone six it’s a bit tricky. We’ll also take a close look at visual and tactile qualities of different types of glaze and how they can improve interfacing for the potential to elevate your pots through unified form and surface.
I’ll cover what I’ve learned about using bisque slip (also known as crackle slip or bisque crackle slip) over the last decade or so, specifically about its use at cone 6. In the early days, I ran into issues of application. In the years that followed, I learned to work around those issues and a lot more. Bisque slip holds a lot of potential, but it can be temperamental if you let it. I’ll share what I’ve learned so far in terms of the slip recipe, mixing a batch, application, and firing, and will show you various fired examples and discuss those results. I encourage you to come with questions and even samples of your own use of bisque slip at cone 6, successful or not.
I’ll also introduce you to the way I think about the glazed surface through a brief discussion of the properties of light transmission, texture, and colorant receptivity, all of which variables control a surface’s atmospheric tendencies and add nuance to the work as a whole. Feel free to bring glaze questions or samples.
$60 (2 hrs)
Class size is limited to 25 to better facilitate discussions.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or for more information about Pocosin Arts
Southern Crossings Pottery Festival’s focus is on the significance of handmade pottery by celebrating the object, its maker, and the utilitarian use in nourishing ourselves and those around us.
Although usually held in Louisville, KY, this year’s SXPF will be held online. Click on the logo above to go to the SXPF website, where you can see a full list of participants as well as sample images of everyone’s work
The sale will start at NOON on Friday March 5 and end at MIDNIGHT on Sunday March 7
I’ll be sending out information about my new website and sales platform as the pottery festival gets closer, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter if you’d like to be notified
Four (4) new cups will be on view and available for purchase during the Worcester Center For Crafts annual Cup Show, curated this year by JOE PINTZ. WCC holds a special place in my heart, as it was my first job in the ceramics field; I worked there as the ceramics studio tech (2005-2007), just after finishing graduate school. Please join me in supporting this important arts and crafts institution. CLICK HERE TO GO TO WCC’S CUP SHOW PAGE.
Image by Kelly Landis
This workshop is designed to focus on finding inspiration—in an exciting and investigation-worthy environment—deconstructing it, and translating its elements into your ceramic work through materials, technique, form, and surface. Inspiration comes in many forms—it may be direct or indirect, known precisely or perhaps only felt.
We will explore paradise, gather inspiration and work toward making formal decisions (deciding which materials and ways of working best represent our ideas) and use elements of design to generate dynamic forms and surfaces.
Wherever (and however) you find it, this workshop will give you the creative tools to pursue your inspirations thoroughly and confidently, no matter where you find yourself next.
Workshop will be held at Pottery in Paradise (click for map) in Coral Bay, on the island of St. John, in the US Virgin Islands.
Full 10 day workshop (January 10-19) is $975
3-day weekend option (January 10,11,12) is $350
Some clay included in workshop price; glazing and firing also included. If you choose to fire and keep work made during the workshop, keep shipping and airline fees in mind.
Housing is separate. For more information on housing, please email Casey or Gail at potteryinparadise@gmail.com or call Gail at (732) 997-9049.
For more information about registration or other St. John related questions, email Casey or Gail at potteryinparadise@gmail.com
Please note that we will be using the clay bodies and glaze/firing options available to us through the pottery: high fire gas/reduction and low fire electric.
My ceramic practice finds me translating something like ‘elusive moments of remembered experiences’ through ceramic materials and processes. I love how materials inherently carry meaning, just waiting for the metaphor to arise. And if materials carry meaning, then why not the process by which we make things or the type of kiln we use to fire those things? Or the form (object) we choose to make? For me, it’s an instinctive way of working; I absorb my environment and experiences and what’s of concern about them is revealed, in terms of all these aspects, through my work. I don’t try to name it or tame it, and I am always excited to see how my work changes when my environment changes. That’s why I am so excited for this opportunity to teach in such a beautiful place. An abundance of inspiration!
I am @birdiebooneceramics on Instagram
You can also find @potteryinparadise on Instagram
foxglove bowls 2019
green baskets 2017
pour over set in pink 2019
Winter white, 2018
Hosted by Standard Ceramics Supply Company
Friday June 7, 5pm Opening Night Reception
Saturday, June 8, 10am-6pm
Sunday, June 9, 11am-5pm
Participants
Joseph Delphia (PA)
Jenna Vandenbrink (PA)
Keith Hershberger (PA)
Reiko Yamamoto (PA)
Jen Allen (WV)
Bryan Hopkins (NY)
Doug Peltzman (NY)
Nicole Aquillano (MA)
Justin Rothshank (IN)
Will Swanson (MN)
Ani Kasten (MO)
Jenny Mendes (OH)
Meredith Host (MO)
Liz Pechacek (MN)
Lois Aronow (NY)
Birdie Boone (VA)
Melissa Weiss (NC)
Ryan J. Greenheck, Coordinator (PA)
Friday, April 26 /Artists Tour & Opening Night Event 6-8pm
Saturday, April 27 / 10am to 6pm
Sunday, April 28 / 11am to 5pm
*Event hours may change slightly
Naomi Cleary, Michael Connelly, Ryan Greenheck, Hiroe Hanazono, Daniel Ricardo Teran, Roberta Massuch, Neil Patterson & Sandi Pierantozzi.
Ryan Greenheck, Bryan Hopkins, Adero Willard, Sang Joon Park, Andrea Denniston
2019 N. 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Michael Connelly, Roberta Massuch, Rebecca Chappell, Gwendolyn Yoppolo
1525 N. Bailey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Naomi Cleary, Daniel Ricardo Teran, Brad Johnson, Bernadette Curran, Stefani Threet
4732 Stenton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144
Hiroe Hanazono, Doug Peltzman, Birdie Boone
2216 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125.
“Young Guns and Geezers”
Neil Patterson, Sandi Pierantozzi, Lisa Naples, Royce Yoder, Adam Ledford, Sasha Barrett, Jessica Hans, Nathan Willever
2034 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sales begin Tuesday evening, March 26 through end of day Friday, March 29, 2019.
Birdie Boone, Tom Jaszczak,
Mark Goudy and Liza Riddle
Exhibition opens Friday, March 8, 2019.
Reception 5-7pm Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Trax Gallery | info@traxgallery.com | 510.540.8729 | 1812 5th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
FRI May 12 5pm - 8pm
SAT May 13 10am - 5pm
SUN May 14 10am - 4pm
KC Urban Potters are Erica Iman, Alex Watson, Meredith Host, Jana Evans, Chandra DeBuse, Rain Harris and Paul Donnelly
Invited Artists are Diane Kenney, Louis Reilly, Birdie Boone, Tyler Lotz, Tara Dawley and Ben Carter
Contextures: Expressive Forms and Sexy Surfaces
This course focuses on content-driven construction and surface explorations as one approach to developing pots that beg to be used. Students with an interest in creating minimal, yet expressive, forms through hand-building processes will work with soft to leather-hard slab construction techniques and investigate surface possibilities through slip and glaze testing. Demonstrations and discussions include pattern development, making bisque ware drape and press molds, and problem solving toward creating/revealing meaning through ceramic materials and processes.
Eight-week Intensive Course
Birdie Boone & Matt Repsher
This pot-centric workshop will focus on guiding students toward a personal aesthetic that reflects their own creative motivations. With an eye toward developing strong interactions between form and surface, demonstrations and discussions will include design and construction of minimal forms through wheelthrowing and handbuilding. We’ll also cover pattern development, making simple molds, using slips, carving, and glaze color and surface development. We’ll work primarily with mid-range dark stonewares and electric kiln firing. All levels.
Birdie: Studio artist; teaching: Emory & Henry College (VA), Worcester Center for Crafts (MA), Anderson Ranch (CO), Haystack (ME), Idyllwild Arts (CA); representation: Northern Clay Center (MN); shows: American Pottery Festival (MN), Art of the Pot (TX).
Matt: Studio artist; teaching: Indiana University, University of New Mexico, Pocosin Arts (NC); shows: Smithsonian Craft Show (DC), American Pottery Festival (Minneapolis), Art of the Pot (TX).
click here to go to online catalog page (penland.org)
see more on IG (Instagram)
birdie: @btothebth
matt: @repsherceramics
Department of Ceramics at Southwest School of Art | San Antonio TX
Friday: demos and SSA student workshop | evening lecture
Saturday/Sunday: demos and hands on workshop for SSA community program
August 10 to September 21, 2016
18 East Rd Tiverton RI 02878
ready to use, 2016. press-molded mica clay basket/ram-pressed, slipped and glazed plates
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO @ IDYLLWILD ARTS
325.00
June 17, 18, 19 10 - 4pm
This class is geared toward someone with basic skills -- late beginner to advanced. Please email us any questions.
During this 3 day workshop, Birdie will demonstrate her hand building methods, share what motivates her own formal and technical decisions, and lead discussions on how ceramic materials and processes can 'follow' meaning/metaphor. Participants will learn to make hand building aids/tools including bisqueware/greenware bullet molds, hump molds and simple 1 or 2 piece press molds. During hands-on portions of the workshop, do everything from designing forms and creating paper templates to designing prototypes (and making the molds) for press-molded objects such as spouts, handles, and feet. Birdie will also present an introduction to color development in glazes.
325.00 includes personal instruction, snacks and beverages. + $25.00 material fee due on the first day of the workshop.
2 days of demonstrations and hands-on workshop hosted by Frederick Community College in Frederick MD
Representation by the NORTHERN CLAY CENTER at the NCECA GALLERY EXPO | KC CONVENTION CENTER
a selection of recent work available here
NEVICA PROJECT Pop Up Gallery at 2011 Baltimore Ave, KC, MO 64108 (right across street from Leedy Voulkos Art Center/Sherry Leedy Gallery).
cups available here
100 ARTISTS/1000 CUPS by THE CLAY STUDIO of PHILADELPHIA at the NCECA GALLERY EXPO | KC CONVENTION CENTER
10 cups available (one at a time)
A selection of new 'BLUE' work will be available at Schaller Gallery ANY MINUTE NOW! Anthony is working hard to get images online for a highlight show called WONDER WOMEN. New work from Mel Griffin and Tara Wilson as well!
coffee and tea
One of CCC's annual fundraisers and all-around good time! This event pairs handmade vessels for drinking along with great beverages from great local (roaring fork river valley) establishments.
