Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 18
Simon Levin, Pitcher
Julie Moon, Poppys (detail)
Brad Miller, Platter
August 12 - 23
August 12 - 16
August 19 - 30
Simon Levin
Julie Moon
SKILL LEVEL: I - III
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
CONCEPT: As we learn to master a process, we
approach the clay with expectation and vision,
trying to bring forth something that exists only
in concept. Along that journey, if we pay attention, the unexpected occurs: new things are
learned and ideas evolve. We work to develop
intentional pots made for wood firing, but also
to develop ourselves as responsive artists
guided by instinct.
CONCEPT: Focusing on ceramic materials and
processes, we create adornments—not for
pots, but for bodies. Students in this class
produce a number of wearable items through
a range of form and surface techniques. Our
objective is to explore the possibilities of decoration while thinking about concepts related to
scale, sentiment and symbols. Julie encourages us to use this workshop as a means of
expanding our vocabularies of decoration in
personal studio practices.
Intention & Instinct Pottery
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Using handbuilding and
throwing techniques with porcelain and stoneware, we make and assess lots of work. Grog
and sand and feldspars are added to clay bodies to create unexpected opportunities for
instinctual response.
ACTIVITIES: Days are split with demos, making,
assessment and technical lectures.
FACULTY: In 1993, Simon Levin fell in love with
the movement of flame through a wood kiln. Its
sensuous quality is something he captures in
his work with soft forms, sensuous, full curves
and flame paths etched into surfaces. Simon
holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and
owns Mill Creek Pottery in Wisconsin.
www.simonlevin.com
Ceramic Jewelry
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Materials include clay,
glazes, underglazes and various jewelry findings. Forms are created using a variety of techniques, including slab building, pinching, press
molds and carving. A number of surface treatments and firing techniques are discussed and
explored.
ACTIVITIES: Each day begins with a brief slide
presentation and demonstration. We talk about
various forms of jewelry and explore different forming, glazing and finishing techniques.
Students work on multiple projects daily, with
time allotted for individual discussion about
technical and conceptual ideas.
FACULTY: Julie Moon is an artist and designer
trained in the fields of fashion, fiber arts and
ceramics. Her work is focused on the body and
decoration, which includes her own line of porcelain jewelry. Julie currently lives and works
in Philadelphia as an artist-in-residence at The
Clay Studio.
www.juliemoon.ca
Tuition: $975 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1375
Studio Fee: $175 Code: C1112 Enrollment Limit 14
16
Tuition: $675 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $875
Studio Fee: $95 Code: C1113 Enrollment Limit 12
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Exploring Form with Amazing
Glazes
Brad Miller
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
CONCEPT: Brad Miller’s work revolves around
reconfiguring nature’s biomorphic patterning
and structural systems in new and unusual
ways. In this workshop he shares a wide range
of techniques developed for making his functional and sculptural work. Students explore
basic handbuilding techniques, methods of
altering clay bodies using various additives,
mixing and layering clay bodies, and manipulation techniques for altering wet clay surfaces.
Brad introduces post-fire surface treatments,
including grinding and polishing techniques.
Plan on expanding your ceramic repertoire.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Cone 06 or 10, stoneware clays. Clay body manipulation, clay body
additives, post-firing sanding and grinding,
multiple-glaze firing techniques
ACTIVITIES: Morning and afternoon demonstrations with dedicated work time. Slide talks and
field trips in the afternoon.
FACULTY: Brad Miller received his MFA from
the University of Oregon in 1977. His work
can be found in the Brooklyn Museum of Art,
the LA County Museum of Art, the Denver Art
Museum, the National Museum of Americ [