Pinching and Pit-firing:

Ancient Methods for Modern Times

Instructor: Jimmy Clark
Jimmy Clark is a widely recognized ceramic artist and has been featured in numerous articles in Ceramics Monthly, Studio Potter, and American Craft as well as many publications abroad. He has exhibited and taught workshops all over the world.

This workshop is designed to dispel the notion that pinching is merely a beginner’s technique. We will explore numerous variations on the method including: creating larger forms, working intuitively, exploring asymmetrical forms, incorporating found objects, burnishing and applying terra sigilatta.
The workshop will conclude with a sawdust firing in which bisque pots will be buried in sawdust and smoldered overnight. This smokes the pots in an unpredictable manner. Multiple techniques to encourage variations will be demonstrated.

Day/Time: Fri. Feb.26 7:00 to 10 pm
Sat Feb.27 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sun Feb.28 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $200 Room D Class # W-6

Pre-NCECA Wood/Salt Firing

Workshop with Jack Troy

March 28 – March 29, 2010 with kiln unloading Saturday, April 3
Cost: $300 Cheltenham Members, $325 Non-members.
Approximately one dozen participants will be firing the 100 cubic foot tube-catenary arch kiln for approximately 30-36 hours. The firebox area produces some natural-ash effects and the catenary will be salted. This kiln has been fired successfully for years and has produced some fine results. Slips and glazes will be provided, and the wood will have been dried and split.

We will meet at the kiln Sunday morning, March 28th, for glazing and decorating. Loading will begin later that day, and the kiln will be candled overnight, and fired through Monday. Unloading will take place Saturday afternoon.

The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about the process of woodfiring, regardless of experience, and will feature slides, demonstrations, and discussions of woodfiring aesthetics and processes. Participants should bring bisque-fired stoneware and porcelain clays known to perform well in such kilns, such as Highwater Phoenix Stoneware and Standard Porcelain #437. Each person will have approximately 10 cubic feet of space, or an area. No plates, platters, or wide bowls, please, and please limit the height of work to 18".

Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, PA, 19102, 215-379-4660. For more information email eucation@cheltenham.org, www.cheltenhamarts.org. Pre-registration required.

Dyeing Techniques

In this workshop students will learn basic immersion dyeing, simple resist techniques, ombre and discharging. Both fiber reactive and acid dyes will be covered. Students should bring pre-washed fabric or garments to be dyed. Cotton, rayon, linen, silk and nylon are all acceptable fibers. Students should wear old clothing and bring an apron and rubber gloves. Materials fee $25 paid to instructor

Instructor: Iris Litwin Room: A
Dates/Time: Saturday March13 10am-4pm Class#: W-14
Sunday March 14 10am-4pm
Tuition:$125

Batik - Making Silk Sing

Come explore a vivid and decorative way to create marks on silk. This is a workshop that will explore using hot wax to express line and dyes to color silk. Students may bring their own silk, or various silks by the yard as well as pre-sewn scarves will be available for purchase from the instructor. $15 materials fee per student.

Instructor: Janell Wysock Room: A
Day/Time: Saturday April 17th 10am-5pm Class#: W-15
Tuition:$60

Woodcut Printmaking Workshop

This workshop will focus on the art of the woodcut print. We will explore all aspects of the process including, the conception of an idea, cutting of the block, tools, paper selection, and printing. Students will have the opportunity to pursue an idea of their own choice and see it through to a completed print. We also examine important historical figures pertinent to the medium as well as view the instructor’s personal collection of prints as a point of inspiration. All materials including tools, paper, wood, and ink will be provided at the start of the class. Materials fee of $20 paid to instructor.

Instructor: Dan Brewer
Five week session: February 17,24 March 3,10, 17.
Day/Time: 6:30-9:30pm Class #: W-16
Tuition: $150

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Jewelry Workshops

Instructor: Bea Batt-Behar
Beginner Workshop
PMC is pure silver in lump, sheet or paper form, or extruded through a syringe. The silver clay can be textured, pierced, layered, shaped or coiled before it is fired in a kiln. Expect to leave with several pieces of finished jewelry.
Day/Time: Saturday May 22 10:00am-4:00pm
Rm. D (bring lunch) Class # W-13A
Cost: $230.00(includes tools and starter kit of PMC to keep)

Intermediate/Advanced
This session introduces hollow core construction and reviews bail construction, stone setting, attachment of findings, use of a patina (liver of sulphur), tumbling and polishing.
Day/Time Sunday: May 23 10:00am-4:00pm
Rm. D (bring lunch) Class # W-13B
Cost: $140.00(Students must provide their own supplies (PMC clay, paste (a must!), sheet, syringe, roller, plastic work surface, cutting blade)

PMC starter kit available from instructor, $90.00. Please email request to bebebehar@gmail.com by April 21.

Wood Fire Workshop

Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to learn the art of wood firing hands on taking part in every aspect of the process. The group will glaze their work, load the kiln, prepare and split the wood, as well as stoke the firebox during the firing. Each participate will be guaranteed 8 cubic feet of stacking space in the kiln.
Requirements:
All work needs to be made out of high-fire stoneware or porcelain (firing to cone 10-11).
All work needs to be bisque and ready for glazing.
Instructor: Frank Hohenstein (Any Questions or inquires please contact Frank at 267 307-1601)
Days/ Times:
Mon, Tues., Wed. June14,15,16 - 9 am-3pm – Glazing and loading
Thurs. June 17 – 6am to 11pm (or finished) – Firing (Shifts will be worked out)
Mon. June 21-9am-3pm Unload and clean up

Minimum enrollment of 6 people, maximum enrollment of 15 people.

Price: $ 275 Room: B Class # W-11

Pinching and Pit-Firing—

Ancient Methods for Modern Times

Jimmy Clark is a widely recognized ceramic artist and has been featured in
numerous articles in Ceramics Monthly, Studio Potter, and American Craft as well as many publications abroad. He has exhibited and taught workshops all over the world.  This workshop is designed to dispel the notion that pinching is merely a beginner’s technique.

We will explore numerous variations on the method including: creating larger forms, working intuitively, exploring asymmetrical forms, incorporating found objects, burnishing and applying terra sigilatta. We will conclude with a sawdust firing in which bisque pots will be buried in sawdust and smoldered overnight. This smokes the pots in an unpredictable manner. Multiple techniques to encourage variations will
be demonstrated.

Instructor: Jimmy Clark Room: D
Day/Time: Friday Feb. 10, 7-10pm Class # W-12
Saturday Feb. 27, 10am-5pm
Sunday Feb. 28, 10am-4pm
Tuition: $200