Feb. - Ted Vogel: "Intricacies"

Ted Vogel has always been a both a maker and collector of objects. He fashions his ceramic sculptures by combining what he refers to as “spare parts” often made from clay, cast glass or sometimes cast iron, digital images or other mixed media elements. These spare parts might be sculptural representations of human heads, hands or hearts, tree stumps, branches, fish or birds. They are combined into what he refers to as “totemic landscapes or roosts.” Vogel uses a variety of forming and firing methods to achieve a variety of surface colors and textures. His work references the tradition of kitsch ceramic and glass animal figurines of the 1940’s and 1950’s. He constructs his pieces as narratives or allegorical references to the relationships between the natural world and the world we have created as human beings.

Join us for our First Friday opening and reception with Ted Vogel. This exhibition will be on display through Feb. 23rd.

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PLINTH GALLERY AND ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER: A CERAMIC COLLABORATION

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Jason Hess-April 7, 2012 9am-4pm

Jason Hess Tall Bottle Forms Wood FiredIn this one day workshop, Jason will demonstrate his methods for creating wheel thrown tall bottle forms and teapots, including construction of his press molded spouts. He will also present information on wood-firing techniques and his many years of involvement with the process. This will a demonstration workshop with plenty of opportunity for discussion. All levels are welcome. Registration fee is $75 and full catered lunch provided by Fuel Cafe is included.

Please call the gallery for more information and to register for this highly instructive workshop. Graduate college credit is available through Adams State College.

Sandi Pierantozzi: June 2-3 2012

Image: Sandi PierantozziFlat / Form / Function / Handbuilding Functional Pots

In this workshop we will cover how to hand build functional pots which have good form, function well, and have a sensitivity to the human touch as well as other senses. We will primarily be using soft slabs.

Demonstrations will include forming techniques that use circular and rectangular templates, and the method of making various parts fit together.  Through making and combining cylindrical and conical parts, a variety of forms will be shown.  Alternate ways of treating the bottom of a pot with regard to added feet or foot rings will be included, as well as various types of handles made from slabs and coils. How to arrive at accurate templates will also be discussed. Good craftsmanship is important, so there will be much attention paid to detail and finishing touches.

Registration for this workshop is $250 which includes some materials and a full catered lunch provided by Fuel Cafe for both days of the workshop.

Please call the gallery for more information and to register for this highly instructive workshop. Graduate college credit is available through Adams State College.


Don Davis: August 4-5 2012

Image: Don DavisDon Davis will conduct a 2 day workshop at the Gallery August 4-5.

He will demonstrate both wheel thrown and hand built forming methods. The workshop will start with with bowl forms and move on to composite pieces constructed from components formed by various methods. Discussion will focus on many areas of ceramics including clay choices related to form, wild materials, the improvisation, the challenge of throwing thick or thin, surface treatments, and firing methods, and finally, staying open to new possibilities while exercising personal choices toward your desired results. Ceramic history and cultural influences will be discussed as fundamental inspiration for our own contemporary philosophy and work.

Having worked primarily in porcelain for a number of years and presently also working in terracotta, Don's slide presentation will cover transitions in his individual clay work as well as interdisciplinary collaboration. His recent project in experimental archaeology, the reconstructed Etruscan Cetamura kiln at Castello Spannocchia, Italy will be covered as well as some geology, sources of inspiration, and thoughts on a life in clay. Don Davis is the author of “Wheel Thrown Ceramics” published by Lark Books.

Registration fee is $200 per student and includes most materials, and a full catered lunch provided by Fuel Cafe for both days of the workshop.

Please call the gallery for more information and to register for this highly instructive workshop. Graduate college credit is available through Adams State College.