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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