Visiting Artist Series: John Byrd

Each semester, Clay Club hosts a visiting ceramic artist for a two day workshop.  We try to alternate between a sculptor and potter.  Each workshop is free and open to the public and we strongly encourage visitors to attend.

Last week, Clay Club hosted a workshop with visiting artist John Byrd.  Spanning Monday and Tuesday, the workshop was a great opportunity to learn new techniques, ask questions, and enjoy great discussions about working as a clay artist.  John Byrd demonstrated his building techniques using porcelain on an armature with the aid of templates and reference photos.  Monday night, he presented a lecture on the development of his work and Tuesday morning, Clay Club members had the chance to gain insight to their work during 15 minute critiques with the artist.  Here are some images from the workshop:

Thanks for reading!  Just a reminder that in April, we will be hosting Linda Arbuckle for a two-day visiting artist workshop as well.

Visiting Artist This Week!!

The EUP Clay Club is thrilled to announce that we will be sponsoring a workshop by visiting artist Linda Arbuckle!  Workshop is free and open to the public.

meeting minutes nov 30th

1. We received half funding from SGA - but we are going to a Congress session to petition the full amount.  It would be awesome if a bunch of people could come with as a show of Clay CLub solidarity.  If you are available meet us at the Student Union 5pm on Monday.  

2. Christmas Sale

Kristen putting up posters

Price stickers in clay club locker

if you have a ton of pots (more than a box) please go to set up and take down!

otherwise put your boxes at the end of the East Hall hallway - by clay mixing room.

3.Images are due at 2pm, Friday Dec 9th, to Kristen Muscaro (email or disc) for the EUP poster - 300dpi

4. Xmas Party - at Bowling Alley, Potluck - if you are not in Linda's class please offer to buy pizza, appetizers, etc from the Bowling Alley  - they are being very nice letting us take over part of their space!  

5.Library Show - Gratia will contact Karen Ernst to have a Wood Fire show early next semester.

6.  Wood Kiln!  Everyone is responsible for 2 shelves

Unload and the work

 

Wood Fire Day 2

Wood Fire Images from NIght Two:

Wood Firing

Here are some photos of the first night of the wood fire:

Our elk kiln god.

Garrett, Jocelyn, and Travis working Night One.

Stoking the fire, first night

And then there are these guys.

Meeting Minutes Nov 16

1. Wood Firing Protocol - come in 15minutes early.  Follow the firing schedule and record hourly progress on clip board. Do not move the pyrometer.

2. Potluck Dinner/Christmas Party after the last day of Xmas Sale - Linda's Ceramics I class is making all of the dinnerware and there will be a sign up sheet for food.  Feel free to bring serving pieces - all clay.  Linda is signing a banquet hall out.

2a. Secret Santa sign up as well - $10 maximum.