Ronan Peterson - "Scratching the Surface" Demonstration Workshop

Ronan Peterson - "Scratching the Surface"
Demonstration Workshop
Don't miss this great workshop by our October 2013 exhibition artist!

Saturday - Sunday, October 5th - 6th, 2013
10AM-4PM each day

Workshop Description:

This workshop will focus on enlivening the surface of your ceramic vessels through slipping, sgraffito, champleve, inlay, slip trailing, terra sigillata, resist patterning, glaze layering, and utilizing atmospheric effects in electric kilns. Instruction will focus on working in cone 6 electric kiln firings, but techniques and information can be applied to all temperatures and types of kiln firings. The first part of this workshop will focus on making some simple vessel forms to try out different demonstrated surface embellishments. Functional and sculptural ceramicists alike will benefit from demonstrations and discussions intent on activating the ceramic surface. Participants should bring 5-6 of their own pots to work on - either leatherhard or bone dry (cone 5-6 clay.) Workshop attendees will also receive a packet of slip, terra sigallatta, and glazes recipes for use in their home studios.

Recommended for students who can center 2+ pounds of clay or who can comfortably handbuild ceramic forms. However, this workshop focuses on decorative techniques - students will not be on the wheel during class time.

Location: Lone Star College North Harris
2700 W.Thorne Drive, Room FA110
Houston, Texas 77073
Main #: (281) 618-5400 Ceramics studio & office #: (281) 618-5609

Cost: $225

Cancellation Policy:
Cancel before 9/1/13: $35 processing fee
Cancel after 9/1/13: no refund

Please make your check out to 18 Hands Gallery and mail to 249-B W. 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008. If you would like to pay by credit card, please call the Gallery at 713-869-3099.