The Ceramic Arts Association of Western Australia (CAAWA)

POTOBER in October 8,9,10th  2010 in Perth at Central TAFE.

POTOBER 2010

It will be a buzz of activities with 0ver 18 local and interstate potters sharing their expertise in workshops, lectures and slide shows.
These workshops will be 2 hours long and repeated on different days so everyone will  have the opportunity to experience different techniques.

Gerry Wedd, ( S.A.) Mollie Bosworth (Qld), Steven Allen (USA) Andrea Vinkovic, Bela Kotai, Cher Shackleton,
Di Sigel, Elaine Bradley, Gill Treichel, Graham Hay, Greg Crowe, Ian Dowling, Janet Kovesi Watt, Mike Kusnik, Robyn Lees, Robyn Varpins, Sandra Black, Stewart Scambler, Sue Warrington (WA)

• Our objective is to provide short informative workshops that will be of benefit not only to students but teachers, professional and hobby potters alike with a view to stimulate the ceramic community.
• The three day event will cover printing on and colouring clay, contemporary use of slip and
  the intricacies of  throwing porcelain.
• Throwing and altering forms with surface textures. Hand building.
• Talks and slide presentations. Design and development.
• Arm chair potting and glaze technology.
• Paper clay. Alternative firing and much more.

Click here to view the list of presenters and timetable  and   Click here to download the booking form

further information from cher@shackletongallery.com

CAAWA workshop held recently at Central Institute of Technology

Click here to view the slideshow
(images courtesy of Janet Kovesi Watt)

Chris presented a generous and fascinating window into his art practice. Attendees could not help noticing the care and meticulous craftsmanship that he applied to all aspects of the work.
His tools all perfectly crafted from local driftwood. Each exquisitely designed for its task and fitting as an almost organic extension to his hands.
During the workshop Chris worked steadily demonstrating the throwing and assembly of his most iconic pieces. It seemed that no secrets were omitted. Technical details were interspersed with anecdotes from his life keeping the flow of information light but full of detail.
Dry throwing, wire cutting for texture, use of foam to handle damp work, enclosed forms use of a balloon to swell forms and many other techniques were demonstrated in the almost casual way that a consummate craftsman works. The importance of design exploration was expressed throughout the whole of the two days. Chris even left participants with his favourite glaze recipes, a bit of a rarity amongst demonstrators.
Not even the most experience potter could have failed to learn something new and come away inspired.
review: Stewart Scambler