To enhance the students’ learning experience, and to provide instructors with regular professional development, Clayworks hosts workshops led by reputable ceramists, often with national or international acclaim, these workshops enable students and instructors to consider new methods and ideas. Working alongside a practicing artist offers both students and instructors a broader perspective on the vast skills and aesthetic viewpoints in the ceramics field. Unlike many other visual arts fields, ceramics is often touted as a community of idea and skill sharing. Ceramic artists are known for their generosity in sharing techniques, tools, and even glaze recipes. This openness can enrich both the novice and expert ceramist’s experience in a workshop environment. Workshops at Clayworks are open to the public and are designed to nurture an interest in the ceramics arts at all levels of experience.

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A Workshop with Emily Reason

The Spirit of Porcelain

Saturday May 19, 2012

10:00am – 4:00pm

Tuition: $75

In this one day workshop, Emily Reason shares the techniques and principles she applies to her porcelain pots.  As Emily demonstrates throwing and trimming, she’ll discuss the unique working-characteristics of porcelain.  As potters, our initial objective is to create forms that are conducive to function.  Emily believes that when surface details are given thoughtful consideration of the form and pots are crafted with care, artistic voices are exposed. Emily will explain how she makes decisions about form and surface in her work while demonstrating carving and brush working. As a group we’ll discuss our motivation for making pottery, from inspiration to making a living as a potter.  A slide presentation of Emily’s work, influences and recent travel experience in China will also be given.    

Emily Reason works as a full time potter in Marshall, NC.  She works primarily in high fire porcelain.  Emily exhibits her work internationally, teaches workshops around the country and is the author Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing, Lark Books, 2010.

To register contact Adrienne Dellinger at 704.344.0795 or email at adellinger@clayworksinc.org

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***Workshop is sold out, please join us for the reception for Jason, for more information click here***     

“Cut, Copy and Paste”

A Hands-on Workshop with Jason Burnett

 January 28, 2012 & January 29, 2012

10:00am to 4:00pm each day

Tuition: $145 

What happens when you introduce digital and print process within your ceramic work? Technology can enhance your creativity and introduce new ideas to your own style of making. Jason will demonstrate how to screen print using slips, use Photoshop to alter images and drawings, and ways to create stencils for image transfer. Participants will get their hands dirty with this hands-on workshop and will learn new techniques including decal applications. Participants will leave the workshop with new ideas and inspiration!

Jason Burnett earned a BFA in ceramics and BA’s in both printmaking and graphic design at Western Kentucky University in 2009. Since then Jason has exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally. His work has been published in numerous periodicals as well as Lark Books “500 Ceramic Sculptures”. Jason recently finished a two year fellowship at Penland School of Crafts and currently lives and works in Fletcher, North Carolina.To see more of Jason’s work check out his website at www.jasonbigeburnett.com

Hosted by Clayworks

4506 Monroe Road

Charlotte, NC 28205

To Register contact Adrienne Dellinger

704.344.0795 or adellinger@clayworksinc.org