Join us for an Immersive Full-Day Pottery Workshop with Dawn Candy of Little Sister Pottery!
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9am to 4pm
Location: The Oldman River Potters Guild Pottery Studio
Are you passionate about pottery and eager to enhance your surface design skills? We invite you to a transformative full-day session with the renowned ceramic artist, Dawn Candy, founder of Little Sister Pottery, based in Red Deer.
Workshop Highlights
Expert Instruction by Dawn Candy
Dawn Candy is celebrated for her unique approach to ceramics, combining traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. With years of experience and a distinct artistic vision, she will guide you through the intricacies of wheel throwing and surface design.
Hands-On Learning
This workshop is designed to be highly interactive, providing you with the opportunity to dive deep into the world of pottery. You will engage in hands-on activities that cover the full spectrum of pottery creation, from forming your pieces on the wheel to applying intricate surface designs.
Layering Various Surface Design Techniques
Explore and master a variety of surface design techniques under Dawn’s expert guidance. Techniques may include:
– Sgraffito: Scratch designs into a layer of colored slip to reveal the clay body beneath.
– Slip Trailing: Applying slip in a controlled manner to create raised designs.
– Underglazing: Adding color and design directly onto the clay surface before glazing.
Creating Rich, Personal Imagery
Learn how to infuse your pottery with personal meaning and storytelling. Dawn will teach you how to incorporate your own imagery and symbolism into your work, resulting in pieces that are not only beautiful but also deeply personal and unique.
Networking and Community
Connect with fellow pottery enthusiasts and build a network of like-minded individuals. Share ideas, gain inspiration, and foster a supportive community of artists.
*Note: This workshop does not include any kiln firing.
What to Bring
Basic Pottery Tools: Some tools will be provided.
Sketchbook and Pencils: For planning your designs and taking notes.
Personal Imagery or Inspiration: Bring photos, sketches, or any other sources of inspiration you would like to incorporate into your work.
Simple Greenware Pieces: Bring simple pieces or tiles. Each participant should have at least 5 or 6 bone-dry pieces and at least 5 or 6 leather-hard pieces. (Smooth clay bodies containing no grog or grit are best. M370 is perfect but anything close to that is ok).
Painting Supplies: Paintbrushes, sponges, water containers, water spray bottles.
Underglazes: Underglazes can be any brands, any colours, but it’s nice to have black and white and the primaries.
2+ Slip Trailing Bottles: Small refillable squeeze bottles with fine tips for trailing slip and underglaze (Each participant needs a minimum of 2).
Drawing/carving tools: Stylus or needle tool (stylus is best).
Wax: Plainsman Reed wax or similar.
Scissors, pencils
Plastic Rib: A soft plastic rib.
Registration Details
Fee: $125
How to Register: Reserve your spot online. Payment accepted through this website (with a small service fee)
Deadline: All participants must be paid in full by September 3, or registration will be cancelled & refunded in full.
This workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to expand your creative horizons and create pottery that tells your story.
Organizer
The Oldman River Potter’s Guild is a local non-profit artist collective that strives to promote the art of ceramics by sharing, learning and creating together.