Workshops

Sarah pike
DemonstratioN Workshop
Friday, April 26, 2019
6 - 9 pm

$30 per person

Join us in welcoming Sarah for this one-night only workshop. During the three hour workshop, you’ll have a chance to see her demonstrate the slab building techniques she’s obsessed with (see below) and you’ll be able to hear more about her perspective on what makes a great pot. This workshop is in conjunction with the Midwest Pottery Fest, where Sarah’s pots will be on display and available for purchase. It’s going to be a great time and the only time to see Sarah demo during the weekend.

About the Artist
Sarah Pike is a full-time ceramic artist living and making functional slab-built pots in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. She studied ceramics at Alberta College of Art and Design, the University of Colorado, and the University of Minnesota and is a member of the Canadian ceramic collective, Make & Do. Sarah is obsessed with textured clay and hand building techniques. If she isn’t making pots, she is probably out exploring the mountains around her home and spending time with her family.

Artist Statement
There is something extremely engaging about immersing hands in clay and all its processes, its tactile nature, its rainy scent, its infinite possibilities.

I enjoy pottery that conveys personality, a slight air of attitude, that first step off the path. In that vein, my pots are never entirely symmetrical, as though they are leaning towards animation. One teapot leans into its ultimate pour, a cream jug leans back in a state of resistance, a mug sways off kilter like a half bottle of wine in the system. I like this static sense of energy in pottery. It evokes the plastic nature of clay in its raw form but also the movement associated with the finished pot’s intended use. It reflects our beauty and awkward imperfections; imperfections that celebrate the handmade object over mass-produced, industrial ware. My pottery is inspired by many things, including the landscape around my home, the rich history of pottery, but also by antique tinware, textured metal, and the old things you might find in barns.

Professional Development Workshop for Teachers
Presented by our friends at Mayco
Wednesday, June 12, 10am - 4pm
or
Thursday, June 13, 10am - 4pm

$25 per Certified Teacher

Led by Mayco Colors representative, Teddy Wright, we will explore a variety of projects you can use with your students or your own creative pursuits. With over a dozen lesson plans, Teddy will walk you through some awesome projects and get you comfortable with a couple of Mayco products that are ready to use right out of the bottle.

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2013
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NCECA Pre-Conference with Christ Gustin, John Balistreri and Matt Long
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2018
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