Hot
Clay
June 22–July 5, 2008
Idyllwild Arts has a long history of offering outstanding
ceramics programs, and Hot Clay promises to continue in
that tradition. Among the many ceramists who have served
on the faculty are Fred Olsen, Shiro Otani, Susan Peterson,
Juan Quezada, Maria Martinez and Lucy Lewis. Today the
campus is also known for the Kennedy Kiln Center, its
extensive firing facility.
Overview
Workshops, Lectures, Demonstrations,
Exhibition
HOT CLAY 2008 presents nationally known instructors in
unique workshop opportunities for ceramic artists: Hands-on
workshops and Open Studio; Demonstrations by all faculty;
Lectures; Critiques; Exhibits; and a tour of regional
ceramics collections.
Participants
will explore innovative techniques and concepts in the
workshop of their choice. Lectures and demonstrations
presented by each instructor will be scheduled to allow
participants in all workshops to attend. We emphasize
an open studio with a great deal of crossover during each
week’s workshops. Critiques and feedback will promote
and maximize participants’ potential and growth.
On Saturday, June 28, we will spend the day touring special
collections and studios including Dee Marcellus Cole,
Fred Marer Collection at Scripps College and the American
Museum of Ceramic Art. An Exhibit featuring faculty work
will have receptions on June 23 and June 30.
Class size is limited to allow for maximum interaction
among participants and with the instructors. The ceramics
studio is equipped with gas and electric kilns, wheels,
handbuilding equipment and a glaze lab. A complete list
of items students need to bring will be sent upon registration
for the workshop.
Please note:
Some kilns will be unloaded on Saturday following each
class. Please plan to stay overnight on Fridays.
Coordinator
Ingrid
Lilligren, Ceramic Sculptor, Iowa State University,
Ames, IA
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Week 1 Workshops June 22-27
- Select one workshop
Keeping the Lid On
Ingrid
Lilligren & Terry
Rothrock
June 22–27
Course # AACR ØØ-A2
One-week session
Starting with wheel made cylinders, students will alter
them and create lidded forms in many shapes and sizes.
From simple square and oval containers we will move on
to more complex pieces. Approaches will include functional
and sculptural pieces. Cone 6 electric kiln glazes, slips
and engobes will be introduced and used to surface the
work. Terry Rothrock will demonstratee production ceramics
techniques including working inside molds and throwing
larger forms by joining. Beginners through advanced are
welcome.
Download
materials list.
Tuition: $595
Lab fee: $25
Enrollment limited
to 10 students per week.
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Alternative Raku
Eduardo
Lazo
June 22–27
Course # AACR ØØ-A1
One-week session
This 5-day hands-on
workshop will include demonstrations and basic instruction
on various contemporary alternative raku firing techniques,
“upside down” throwing, and slam mold forming
methods. This accelerated course will include the making
of refined terra sigillata, present-day burnishing and
polishing procedures, the use of hydrometers in slip and
glaze formulations, two step (slip and glaze) naked raku,
one step (slip only) naked raku, saggar firings (clay,
aluminum foil and paper), the use of ferric chloride (with
and without glaze), horse hair (plain and colored) and
an introduction to alcohol and other “smokeless”
reduction practices. Participants will learn to fire raku
kilns and should bring specially prepared bisqued ware
to enable firing on the first days. This class is intended
for students who already know how to throw on the wheel
(advanced beginners and up).
Download
materials list.
Tuition:
$595
Lab fee: $25
Enrollment limited
to 10 students per week.
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Figurative Ceramics
Esther
Shimazu
June 22–27
Course # AACR ØØ-A3
One-week session
This will be a thorough course in constructing small-to-medium,
complete, hollow, clothing optional, stoneware figures.
The emphasis will be on multiple-part joinery, clay handling
and individual expression and gesture. A good grasp of
anatomy and appreciation for detail and process is helpful.
Demonstrations will focus particularly on feet, hands,
heads, joinery, and finishing. Intermediate and advanced
ceramists welcome.
Download
materials list.
Tuition: $595
Lab fee: $25
Enrollment limited
to 10 students per week.
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Week
2 Workshops June 30 - July 4
- Select one workshop
Tile Extravaganza
Ingrid
Lilligren & Terry
Rothrock
June 29–July 4
Course # AACR ØØB3
One-week session
Carved, pressed into molds, painted, glazed, and unglazed-we
will explore all of these approaches to creating custom
tiles. The course will present making flat tiles, firing
and glazing methods. We will discuss installation techniques
for both indoor and outdoor applications. Firing possibilities
include electric kiln, raku and gas kiln. All levels are
welcome.
Download
materials list.
Tuition: $595
Lab fee: $25
Enrollment limited
to 10 students per week.
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Pouring Vessels: New Forms, New Ideas
Richard
Burkett
June 29–July 4
Course # AACR ØØB1
One-week session
Learn new techniques, ideas, and forms for pouring vessels
from veteran ceramist Richard Burkett. While focused mostly
on wheel-thrown wares, a variety of techniques for handles,
spouts, lids, and textures will be demonstrated including
extruding. Expect to improve your pottery skills. We’ll
work toward a soda firing at the end of the week. This
workshop is designed for advanced beginner/intermediate
and up.
Download
materials list.
Tuition: $595
Lab fee: $25
Enrollment limited
to 10 students per week.
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Kichwa Pottery
Estela
Dagua
June 29–July 4
Course # AACR ØØB2
One-week session
Estela Dagua, a native Kichwa potter from the Amazonian
region of Ecuador, will demonstrate traditional pottery
making and painting techniques. Estela is one of the best
indigenous Ecuadorian potters, and is internationally
renowned for both her traditional pottery and for her
inventive clay figures which represent the mythology of
the Kichwa people. An excellent teacher, Estela will help
workshop participants to learn traditional pottery making
and the unique fine-line painting that enlivens Kichwa
pottery.
An additional guest, Pacha Vargas (Estela’s mentor),
will also be demonstrating working in clay. Joe Molinaro
will assist the two artists and provide translations for
non-Spanish speaking participants (Spanish is NOT required
to take this workshop! Estela is wonderful at communicating
her art.) All levels welcome.
Download
materials list.
Tuition: $595
Lab fee: $25
Enrollment limited
to 10 students per week.
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See
the Adult
Courses page for complete descriptions of these ceramics
/ pottery workshops and additional workshops offered June
22 - July 19.
Ceramics Workshop
Hopi Tewa Pottery
Mata Ortiz Pottery
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Guest Lecture
Tuesday, July 2, 7 p.m.
Karen Koblitz, Professor of Ceramics at the University
of Southern California, will address how travels to Italy,
Russia and Azerbaijan have influenced her current work.
She will also talk about the references to Islamic Art
that can be found in her ceramics and hand-woven carpets..
Karen
Koblitz
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Summer
Event Calendar
Daily Schedule
9–Noon Workshop
Noon–1pm. Lunch
1–4 pm. Workshop
Evenings Open Studio time
Events Open to the Public
WEEK 1
Monday, June 23
8 p.m. Artists Reception. Hot Clay &
Painting’s Edge. Visiting Faculty Show. Parks Center.
Tuesday, June 24
4:30 p.m. Lecture: Esther Shimazu
Wednesday, June 25
4:30 p.m. Lecture: Ingrid Lilligren
Thursday, June 26
4:30 p.m. Lecture: Eduardo Lazo
WEEK 2
Monday, June 30
8 p.m. Artists Reception. Parks Center.
Tuesday, July 1
4:30 p.m. Lecture: Richard Burkett
Wednesday, July 2
4:30 p.m. Lecture: Terry Rothrock
7 p.m. Lecture: Karen Koblitz
Thursday, July 3
4:30 p.m. Lecture: Estela Dagua
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Tuition
Please refer to individual workshop
descriptions for tuition and lab fees. Refer to the Adult
Housing page for on-campus housing and meal options.
Week 1 Workshops: June 22-27
Keeping the Lid on # AACR
ØØ-A2
Alternative Raku # AACR ØØ-A1
Figurative Ceramics # AACR ØØ-A3
Week 2 Workshops: June 29
- July 5
Tile Extravaganza # AACR ØØB3
Pouring Vessels # AACR ØØB1
Kichwa Pottery # AACR ØØB2
