Check out our Fabulous 2008 Workshops!
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THROWING GIGANTIC POTS
Instructor: Paul Chaleff
Code: SW_CHALEFF
August 16, 17 9:30am-4:30pm
Tuition: $245 plus the CCW standard firing fee (Clay Extra, All clay MUST be purchased from CCW)
This is an extraordinary opportunity to study some rarely taught techniques with one of our country's premier ceramic artists. Paul Chaleff has gained an international reputation with his vessels, sculpture, throwing and construction techniques, style, and firing technique. Paul often works on a gigantic scale and this two-day, hands on workshop on wheel throwing of colossal pots will take the participants on a journey in technique and scale rarely experienced by most potters and ceramic artists. Paul will lecture and demonstrate his unique and successful techniques allowing substantial time for participants' hands on practice.
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ASH, FLASH AND FIRE
Glazing and Firing CCW's Naboragama Kiln (Wood/Salt)
Code: FW-ASH
Instructor: Tim Scull
September 8-10, Sept 11 (unload am)
Tuition: $385
A rare and dynamic opportunity to spend thee and one half days glazing and firing the Canton Clay Works Naborgama kiln. We will fire hundreds of vessels uniquely glazed, flash slipped and decorated with alternative surface treatments. Participants may bring dozens of wares to be fired. There will be many impressive glazes and slips offered during the workshop. Over the past 5 1/2 years we have fired our wood kiln over 120 times with spectacular results. All participants will be allowed a 24" x 24" x 12" template. All wood preparation and kiln maintenance will be handled by CCW staff in advance of the workshop.
Day 1: Glaze and Slip decorate for the Naboragama firing. Load and begin firing
Day 2: Fire Naboragama
Day 3: Demonstrations on advanced techniques for wheel throwing, hand building and numberous techniques in slip decoration for wood firing
Day 4: AM only, Unload kiln
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CRYSTALLINE GLAZES:
THROWING, ASSEMBLING, GLAZING, AND FIRING
Instructor: Tim Scull
Code: FW_CRYSTAL
Sept 28, 10:00am-1:00pm; Oct 26, 9:30am-4:00pm
Tuition: $225 plus the CCW standard firing fee (Clay Extra, All clay MUST be purchased from CCW)
Back by popular demand, this two day workshop is intended for ceramic artists and students with intermediate to advanced skills on the potters wheel. Hand builders are welcome. The goals of this workshop are to take the mystery out of crystalline glaze firings and make it approachable to the ceramic artist. These workshops have been producing stunning one of a kind crystals with several color combinations. The first day will cover 1) the construction of small bottle forms on the potters wheel, 2) presentation of different fired crystalline glazes, 3) demonstration of the assemblage of glazed bottles, pedestals, glaze catch bowls (which are imperative parts of the firing technique). The assembled demonstration pieces will be fired before the second workshop date. Students should make 6 small bottle shapes (bisque fired) before the second workshop date. Students should make ten small bottle shapes (bisque fired) as well as the pedestals and glaze catch bowls between the two workshop dates. The second day will cover: 1) glaze recipes, 2) glaze application, 3) assemblage of vessel, pedestal, and catch bowls, 4) discussion on firing schedule and the programming of digital controllers for firing crystalline glazes. Participants will leave this workshop with extensive information on forms for crystalline glazes, glaze application, firing techniques, and glaze recipes.
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