Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 14

Akio Takamori, Untitled

Sunshine Cobb, Baskets

John Gill, Billy Bud Series

July 21 - August 1

July 28 - August 8

August 4 - 15

developing pictorial surfaces

coil, pinch, slab

John Gill  

Akio Takamori

Sunshine Cobb

guest artist 

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all

CONCEPT:  This workshop explores the construction of clay figurative forms that allow and
accommodate extensive surface painting with
underglazes. At different points in the construction, painting and multiple firings of the
sculptures, we document our work with digital
cameras. The ability to observe one’s creative
process through digital imagery places emphasis on learning how to survey our work and
examine our working practices.

CONCEPT:  This hands-on workshop inspires
experiments with new forms and methods of
construction. Geared toward creative expansion, we use handbuilding techniques, such as
coil and pinch methods, and soft slab construction to generate a variety of vessel forms. We
construct vases, baskets, boxes, false bottom
forms, tumblers and plates. Development of
the surface through texture and slip decoration
is a key part of this workshop. Collaboration
and fun are the primary goals.

CONCEPT: Elevate the quality and content of your
ceramic work with two experienced and gen