This October I will be teaching a 2-day workshop at the Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa, which is on the Kona side of Big Island. I'm really excited about sharing some techniques that I've learned and hope some of you can attend this workshop, or share with people whom you think might be interested!
CERAMICS: FORMS WITH MOLDS AND PATTERNS WITH SUZANNE WANG
DESCRIPTION
Title: Ceramics: Forms with Molds and Patterns with Suzanne Wang
Instructor: Suzanne Wang
Schedule: Saturday - Sunday, October 6 - 7, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Level/Prerequisite: All Levels (teens 14+ welcome!)
Tuition/Admission: $220 Member / $275 Non-Member
Supply Fee: $60
Full description:
Expand your vocabulary of forms using styrofoam molds and patterns with Big Island ceramicist, Suzanne Wang. Suzanne will demonstrate slab plates and dishes using drape styrofoam molds and fabrics. The use of patterns will be demonstrated with a handbuilt slab vessel. Finished examples will be shown. The importance of proper handbuilding technique and repetition will be emphasized to result in a series of quality pieces which looks and feels consistent. Important factors such as air bubble/warpage prevention and structural integrity in joining will be addressed. We will also explore surface treatments, including the use of slips and textured fabrics.
Students will be given styrofoam blocks and taught how to create their own mold forms which they can keep for future use. Depending on their level of experience, students can choose to make a plate, serving dish, or slab vessel made from their mold or designed pattern. The second day will be spent continuing on students’ work and finishing pieces. Final pieces will be fired and glazed after the workshop ends.
Supply fee includes:
½ bag Cone 6 White or Red Clay
Bisque & Glaze Firing
Use of all community tools, glazes and underglazes
Styrofoam
Sandpaper
Sur-Form Tool
Rasps
Fabric
Students should bring:
Pencil and sharpie marker
Utility knife (box-cutter style, retractable with snap off blade)
If available, thin scrap fabrics no smaller than 16” X 16”. Fabrics can be netting, textured fabrics or hemp, as long as it is stretchable and thin. Large pieces of fabric are desirable, and can be cut down to size.
If available, personal rasps or surform/sanding tools
Personal clay tools (sponges, fettling knife, scrapers, needle tool, trimming tools)
Apron and/or clothes to get dirty in
Water bottle
Sack lunch
Minimum Enrollment: 5
Maximum Enrollment: 12
