Workshop – Critique Session
Workshop – Critique Session hosted By Daniel Vito What is a good pot? Is it an objective or subjective Decision? Daniel Vito will lead a discussion on approaches to pottery design, focusing on form, function and decoration. The intended outcome of this workshop is for you to be better able to analyze pottery in general, […]
Adding Value To Your Pots
adding value to your pots Presented by Daniel Vito How can you add Value to your pots? There are many simple and easy things you can do to a thrown form to make it more interesting, and also many ways to throw more interesting forms to begin with. First and second term students, as well […]
The Art of Lids
The Art of the Lid Presented by Daniel Vito Traditional design, beautiful forms Lidded vessels are a staple of the potter’s repertoire. Lids add visual complexity and interest, and offer another surface to decorate. This workshop will explore different types of lids, lid aesthetics, and technical considerations. Before plastic and glass were were commercially available […]
Sgraffito, Mishima and Layering
Sgraffito, Mishima and Layering Presented by Jen Curry and Donna Hetrick Learn how to use colored slips, underglazes and oxide washes. They can be combined, and inlaid (Mishima), or layered and carved (sgraffito) to create intricate and complex effects. For hands on practice bring your own leather hard pottery and brushes and tools, or use […]
Underglaze Transfers
Underglaze Transfers Presented by Betsy Wisbon Adding detail and decoration Underglaze transfers are a great way to add colorful and intricate detail to your ceramic pieces. Tissue transfers, slip transfers, and DIY screen printing are three different methods that when combined with glazing will make your pieces fun and unique. In this workshop you will […]
Velvet Underglaze Painting
Velvet Underglaze Painting Presented by Jeennie Nickolls and Daniela Krahe Adding color and decoration Join Daniela Krahe and Jeennie Nickolls to learn how they use velvet underglazes to create detailed images, patterns, and scenes on their pottery. Composition, layering, blending, brushwork, tools and materials will be discussed and demonstrated. For hands on practice, we will […]
Sectional Pots
Sectional Pots Presented by Daniel Vito Scale up the size of Your work There is a practical limit to how high you can pull up a lump of clay, no matter how many pounds you plunk down on the wheel to start with. One factor is the length of your arm, and there are others, […]
Pottery by Design
Pottery by Design Presented By Daniel Vito What is a good pot? Is it an objective or subjective Decision? Daniel Vito will discuss and demonstrate approaches to pottery design, focusing on form and decoration. Participants should have intermediate to advanced skills and bring five pieces of their pottery, in any state: greenware, bisque or glaze […]
Attachments
Attachments Presented by Daniel Vito Attached Handles, spouts, necks, feet, and Knobs add interest and complexity to your work Attachments need to be incorporated into the total design of your work so they look like a necessary and natural part of the whole, not like a clunky, stuck-on, or misplaced lump of clay. Attachments need […]
The art of the vase
The art of the vase Presented by Daniel Vito Take your design and throwing skills to the next level Functional and decorative vessels are a staple of the potter’s repertoire. Explore aesthetic principles and design parameters for vase forms. Daniel Vito will explain his design and critical thinking process. He will also demonstrate his throwing […]
