Bruce W. Bowers
Wood Fired Pottery
and
Digital Photo Montage
Wrkshps/Visiting Artists
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www.monocacyriverpottery.com
We are proud to announce that Ruthanne Tudball will be visiting us for a full, 2 day workshop, February 7 - 8, 2012. Please contact me at 301-646-3481 for details and to register.
We will be hosting Linda Christianson for a two day workshop and "Meet the Artist/Potluck" evening October 13-14, 2012.
Linda will present a two day workshop with discussion of her influences, demonstrations, and a description of her firing techniques.
We are asking each participant to bring a dish to pass for our potluck on the evening of October 13, 2012.
The cost of the total event is $205.
Please call me at 301-646-3481 to register and to clarify any questions you may have.
We, at Monocacy River Pottery, are continuing our program of wood firing opportunities including extensive workshops and visiting clay artists.
The following is a description of three "tiered" options that we will be offering in 2012:
1) For folks who, for various reasons, are not particularly interested or able to fully participate in the normal introductory sessions, loading, firing, and unloading processes, we offer a "drop off/pickup" option. Potters can simply drop off their work and come to get it after unloading. I do need 1 helper during loading, during firing, and during unloading. The kiln we will use is a 34 cubic foot Manabigama II (tunnel kiln) and each participant will have 1/8 of the kiln. This is usually about 20-25 pots with an average height of 8 1/2 inches. Tumble stacking is fine and will extend your "bang for the buck." All pots must be made from strong cone 10+ clay and need to be delivered and unpacked fully wadded and ready for loading. Elmer's Carpenter Glue will keep your wads securely in place during transport. The cost for this option is $190/person.
Occasionally, small amounts of space are available should we need some extra pots to prepare a full load. Call 301-646-3481 for pricing and vacancies.
2) For people who want to learn how to fire a wood kiln and be involved in every stage of the process, a full workshop with me is the best option. This includes an Introductory Session, hands on help with glazing and wadding, tips for various decorative techniques, and full immersion in the firing process. Space and size requirements are as in Option #1 above. The cost is $225/person. Every stage of the process, from loading to firing, unloading and shelf prep will be included. Extended firings and reduction cooling are available, if there is sufficient interest, at an increased cost based on the needs of the group.
3) We are in the process of lining up nationally, or internationally known potters for workshops in 2012.
Occasionally, small amounts of space are available should we need some extra pots to prepare a full load. Call 301-646-3481 for pricing and vacancies.
2) For people who want to learn how to fire a wood kiln and be involved in every stage of the process, a full workshop with me is the best option. This includes an Introductory Session, hands on help with glazing and wadding, tips for various decorative techniques, and full immersion in the firing process. Space and size requirements are as in Option #1 above. The cost is $225/person. Every stage of the process, from loading to firing, unloading and shelf prep will be included. Extended firings and reduction cooling are available, if there is sufficient interest, at an increased cost based on the needs of the group.
3) We are in the process of lining up nationally, or internationally known potters for workshops in 2012.
