And the Ceramics department is no exception. Last weekend's workshop with Alessandro Gallo was a smash hit, student work keeps moving through the kilns keeping our monitors busy, and there is plenty to look forward to in the new year.
Alessandro Gallo's workshop, "I've Created a Monster", was a non stop buzz of activity last weekend. A mix of fourteen new and returning students participated, each sculpting their own seated "monster." Overall themes of the workshop were of proportion and form, while Alessandro offered personal attention to each student.
Will Del Genio snapped a great picture of Alessandro in the midst of the workshop as he surveyed the creation, including Will Del Genio's very own "monster".
Next stop for those monsters will be one of Lillstreet's kilns. Lillstreet has a dedicated team firing kilns back to back- a more rigorous program is hard to find. let's take a sneak peak of hard working monitors making it happen.
Marisa Hricovsky putting together the puzzle as she loads a Bailey kiln with biskware- are any of those neatly nestled pots yours?
Taking the puzzle apart and getting work back to students as fast as she can, Shawna Tuttle is more than half way there.
The student shelves were brimming with gorgeous wares Saturday morning.
A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU! to all the monitors who make it happen. We're all looking forward to what will come out of the early winter sessions now under way. Speaking of looking forward...
We have an upcoming show in the gallery, "CHROMA" showcasing the work of Hiroe Hanazono and Mikey Walsh, running January 28 through February 27. Both artists will be attending an Artists Reception on February 11 from 6-9pm. But wait, there's more! Hiroe Hanazono will be leading a two day workshop the following weekend.
From Template to Mold: Designing Functional Forms without the Wheel
February 12 & 13
10am - 5pm
Cost if registered by January 21:
$200
Cost if registered after:$250
During this two-day workshop we will explore the creation of unique original functional forms by making simple molds. We will start with precise drawings and transform them into wood and clay templates for plaster mold-making. Hiroe will demonstrate basic plaster mold-making techniques as she works with students to make a mold of their own unique form. Hiroe will also present a slide lecture including source material, inspirations for her work, and a pictorial sequence of her design process. Basic ceramic or sculpture experience helpful, but all levels are welcome.
You heard it here first! Sign up now to secure your spot, and stay tuned in to see what we have in store for you next.
