Spring One-Week Session II
April 10 – 16, 2011

Classes are open to serious students of all levels unless specified in course description; beginners welcome.

Clay

Jeff Zamek

Jeff Zamek - Glaze Calculation

This one-week intensive class is designed to give students of any level of experience the ability to formulate a glaze and test it. We will begin with a survey of raw materials such as flint, dolomite, kaolin, feldspar, and other building blocks of glaze formulation. Then we will develop glazes using the batch weight system. Glazes will be tested in different temperature ranges and kiln atmospheres. All levels. Code S02CB

Potter, ceramic technical expert; teaching: Brookfield Craft Center (CT), Snow Farm (MA), I.S. 183 Craft Center (MA), author of What Every Potter Should Know (Krause Publications), Safety in the Ceramics Studio (Krause Publications), and The Potter’s Studio Clay and Glaze Handbook (Quarry Books).

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Printmaking

Scott Ludwig

Scott Ludwig - Innovations in Contemporary Printmaking

This class will cover a range of innovative print processes, including photopolymer applications, low-toxic resists, and the digital hybrid—a print made by combining inkjet prints with photopolymer and/or traditional intaglio/relief techniques. This combination of processes opens the door to unlimited creative potential. We will also cover inkjet printers and their function, archival versus fugitive materials, pre-coatings, paper and supports, alternative applications, etc. All levels, but an understanding of intaglio processes and a basic knowledge of Photoshop will be helpful. Code S02X

Coordinator of printmaking at Appalachian State University (NC); Fulbright fellowship; solo exhibitions: Delaware State University, San Alejandro Academy of Fine Art (Havana); collections: Turchin Center for Visual Art (NC), Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium.

textiles

Kathrin Weber

Kathrin Weber - Weaving in Full Color

This class will focus on weaving good cloth and using color in your work. Beginning students will find a supportive and inspiring environment in which to learn. Experienced students will learn new tips guaranteed to make weaving less stressful and more enjoyable. All students can expect to expand and challenge their personal sense of color while learning surprisingly efficient warping and weaving techniques. We will cover basic dyeing, weaving, and loom setup. All levels. Code SO2TB

Weaver, dyer; teaching: Arrowmont (TN), Campbell Folk School (NC), Haywood Community College (NC); exhibitions: ACC shows, Folk Arts Center of the Southern Highland Craft Guild (NC), Gallery 86 (NC).

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