2010 Workshops
Hello Workshop Enthusiast
I want to take a moment to thank you all for your inquiries and interest in our ongoing workshop programs over the last 10 years. I have just recently decided that I will not offer any workshops for 2010. I really would like to take more time to work on refining more of my own work for the numerous nationally juried shows in which I exhibit , as well as for a new sales website opening this March 2010. If any of you represent a group of potters or a group studio that might be interested in a custom presented workshop, please feel free to contact me to discuss the possibilities. I will be presenting demos and lectures at numerous National Trade Shows throughout the 2010 season. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Tim Scull Owner Canton Clay Works llc
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For information on these openings call: 860-693-1000
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Examples of Previous Workshops
CRYSTALLINE GLAZES:
THROWING, ASSEMBLING, GLAZING, AND FIRING
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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FIRE AND SMOKE WORKSHOP
Techniques in primitive and alternative firings such as RAKU, CANDY RAKU, SAGGAR, PIT, SAWDUST, PAINTING WITH SMOKE AND SEVERAL FUMING TECHNIQUES
This intensive two and a half day hands-on workshop will cover several firings and carbonization techniques i.e. RAKU, PIT FIRING, SAGGAR FIRING, SAWDUST FIRING, CANDY RAKU, PAINTING WITH SMOKE, and FUMING WITH HORSEHAIR and OTHER ORGANIC MATERIALS. Application of terra sig, burnishing, slab and slip resist will also be covered. Students are encouraged to bring as many as 20-30 moderately sized pots, 10 of them bisqueware; the others bone dry. A wealth of knowledge and information will be shared in this workshop.
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THE FIVE DAYS OF FIRE
GLAZING AND FIRING THE NABORAGAMA WOOD AND SALT KILN, GAS REDUCTION, RAKU, SAGGAR, PIT, SAWDUST, AND MORE
This is a rare and dynamic opportunity for ceramic artists to spend five days at the Canton Clay Works firing our numerous and unusual kilns. We will fire several hundreds of vessels all finished with unique glazes, flashing slips, and alternative fired surfaces. Participants may bring dozens and dozens of wares to be fired in our Naboragama, wood and salt kiln, gas reduction kiln, Raku, Pit, Saggar, Sawdust, and numerous fuming and carbonization techniques. We have countless impressive glazes and slips that will be offered for use during this workshop. All participants should bring the majority of their work bisque fired and ready for glazing as well as numerous bone dry wares for Terra Sigillata. The information, experience, and results will be unparalleled to any other workshop offerings. The schedule for the five days will be:
Day One: glazing and slip decoration for the firing of the Naboragama;
Day Two: firing the Naboragama and glazing for the gas reduction kiln,
Day Three: firing the gas reduction kiln, glazing and application of Terra Sigillata for Raku, Pit, Sawdust, and Saggar firings
Day Four: Raku, Pit, Sawdust, and Saggar firings
Day Five: unloading of all the kilns fire in the previous days as well as covering numerous fuming and carbonization techniques.
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