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2012-2013 workshops and exhibits at the workhouse arts center

updated sat 2 jun 12

 

Dale Marhanka on wed 18 jan 12


Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program 2012-2013 Workshops

Lorton Virginia (Washington D.C. metro area)

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"China Painting" w/ Kurt Weiser - Limited space still available!

Workshop and Exhibit w/ Kurt Weiser

Where: Workhouse Arts Center Lorton Virginia

When: Mar. 23-25, 2012 Workshop Dates

March 23 - Artist Talk and Exhibit Closing Reception-7pm-9pm

March 24-25-Workshop 10am-4pm

Open to all Levels-Hands-On/Demo/Lecture

Cost: $230.00 Non-members , $210.00 for Members=3D20

Exhibit Dates- Feb.29-Mar. 25, 2012

Exhibit Cost: Free

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In this two day workshop Kurt will cover the history of China Painting,
where it started, how it was developed and what has happened to it over
the years. The main focus of his two days here will be on process,
where the materials come from, which ones are the best ones to use and
how it all fits together to end up with a better understanding of the
process and the ability to use the material and technique with
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First day will be an introduction and demonstration on the technique of
China Painting. The history, how it is done and where the materials
come from..... Kurt will demonstrate his technique and include some
history, but primarily covering technique, material sources and how he
creates his beautiful works. The second day will be hands-on,
consisting of painting an object together from participants own personal
sources or any imagery they bring in for inspiration.

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All materials-china paints, brushes, etc. will be supplied for the
participants. Students will need to come with a glaze fired piece to
paint on, either something they have made and glazed (white or clear if
porcelain) fired or if they choose, they could purchase a commercial
piece of porcelain from an online supplier such as Rynne China or Dallas
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*Workshop participants should plan to participate in group discussions
and also bring a bag lunch each day, photographs , sketchbook(s), books
on botany ,natural history, fashion magazines (for faces),bugs , shells,
etc. Participants may also bring 5 images (digital or slide) of their
work in any medium.=3D20

* Work completed will be fired and participants will be called to pick
up when ready.

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If not attending the Workshop, feel free to stop by and see Kurt's
Exhibit- in the main gallery bldg. W16- Second Floor Gallery from Feb.
29-Mar. 25, 2012 and/or attend his Closing Reception/Slide Talk on Mar.
23 @ 7pm in W16 Main Second Floor Gallery.

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Upcoming Visiting Artist Workshops and Exhibits

Robert and Gail Piepenburg-Workshop-October 19-21, 2012, Exhibit Sept.
26-Oct. 21, 2012

Josh DeWeese-Workshop-March 8-10, 2013, Exhibit Feb. 6, 2013-March 10,
2013

Curtis Benzle-Workshop- October 25-27, 2013, Exhibit Oct. 2-Oct. 27,
2013

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Raku Workshops

Get fired up (!) for a great time and learn all aspects of the Raku
Firing process at the Workhouse Ceramics Studio. Workshops will be led
by one of the Workhouse Ceramics Resident Artists and/or Instructors.
Requirements: 7-9 pieces(min.) of pre-fired Bisque ware. Participant
must wear proper clothing (cotton) consisting of long sleeves, long
pants, closed toed shoes and long hair tied back.=3D20

Cost: 90.00 Non-members/students

Cost: 80.00 Registered students/Members

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April 21, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Dale Marhanka

May 19, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Joe Dailey

June 30, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Dale Marhanka

July 21, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Joe Dailey

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Surface It! Workshops

These workshops are for anyone 16 years of age or older interested in
learning various techniques; the centuries old China Painting technique,
use of Ceramic Over-glazes, slip decorating, brush making, ceramic image
transfer or use of non-traditional surfacing materials on clay. All
skill levels of wheel throwers, hand-builders, sculptors, painters or
china painters are welcomed. Classes limited to 12. China Paints,
over-glazes, tiles (max. 2 for china painting), nontraditional
materials, brushes (all except brush making workshop) for use during
workshop will be provided and any firing(s) are included in the fee.
Fired Pieces will usually be ready for pick-up 4 days after workshop.

Cost: $75.00

February 18, 2012-1pm-4pm- Marianne Cordyack-Brush Making-All supplies
included

April 14, 2012-1pm-4pm- Joan Ulrich-Decorating w/ slip- Supplies
included-(Bring unfired work)

May 12, 2012-10am-4pm-Deb Yarrington -Pit Firing- Please bring
pre-bisqued (cone 010) burnished or Terra Sigillata surfaced pieces

June 23, 2012-1pm-4pm- Pam Eisenmann- Non-Traditional Surfaces- (Bring
bisque or finished glaze ware pieces)

July 14, 2012-1pm-5pm-Tracie Griffith Tso- Decorating with a Brush
-Please bring bisque fired porcelain or stoneware-All supplies included

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Register online now at www.workhousearts.org , call registrar at
703-584-2909 to do so by phone or contact Dale Marhanka at
dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org. See photos of our studio facilities,
workshops and exhibits at www.workhouseceramics.org (best viewed in
IE).

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Dale Marhanka

Ceramics Director

Lorton Arts Foundation

Workhouse Arts Center

9504 Workhouse Way-Bldg. 8

Lorton Virginia 22079

Workhouse Arts Center...escape to arts and entertainment!

www.workhousearts.org

dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org

703-584-2982-Office

703-584-2983-Fax

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Dale Marhanka on thu 15 mar 12


"China Painting" w/ Kurt Weiser - Limited space still available!

Workshop and Exhibit w/ Kurt Weiser

Where: Workhouse Arts Center Lorton Virginia

When: Mar. 23-25, 2012 Workshop Dates

March 23 - Artist Talk and Exhibit Closing Reception-7pm-9pm

March 24-25-Workshop 10am-4pm

Open to all Levels-Hands-On/Demo/Lecture

Cost: $230.00 Non-members , $210.00 for Members=3D20

Exhibit Dates- Feb.29-Mar. 25, 2012

Exhibit Cost: Free

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In this two day workshop Kurt will cover the history of China Painting,
where it started, how it was developed and what has happened to it over
the years. The main focus of his two days here will be on process,
where the materials come from, which ones are the best ones to use and
how it all fits together to end up with a better understanding of the
process and the ability to use the material and technique with
confidence. =3D20

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First day will be an introduction and demonstration on the technique of
China Painting. The history, how it is done and where the materials
come from..... Kurt will demonstrate his technique and include some
history, but primarily covering technique, material sources and how he
creates his beautiful works. The second day will be hands-on,
consisting of painting an object together from participants own personal
sources or any imagery they bring in for inspiration.

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All materials-china paints, brushes, etc. will be supplied for the
participants. Students will need to come with a glaze fired piece to
paint on, either something they have made and glazed (white or clear if
porcelain) fired or if they choose, they could purchase a commercial
piece of porcelain from an online supplier such as Rynne China or Dallas
China. =3D20

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*Workshop participants should plan to participate in group discussions
and also bring a bag lunch each day, photographs , sketchbook(s), books
on botany ,natural history, fashion magazines (for faces),bugs , shells,
etc. Participants may also bring 5 images (digital or slide) of their
work in any medium.=3D20

* Work completed will be fired and participants will be called to pick
up when ready.

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If not attending the Workshop, feel free to stop by and see Kurt's
Exhibit- in the main gallery bldg. W16- Second Floor Gallery from Feb.
29-Mar. 25, 2012 and/or attend his Closing Reception/Slide Talk on Mar.
23 @ 7pm in W16 Main Second Floor Gallery.

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Upcoming Visiting Artist Workshops and Exhibits

Robert and Gail Piepenburg-Workshop-October 19-21, 2012, Exhibit Sept.
26-Oct. 21, 2012

Josh DeWeese-Workshop-March 8-10, 2013, Exhibit Feb. 6, 2013-March 10,
2013

Curtis Benzle-Workshop- October 25-27, 2013, Exhibit Oct. 2-Oct. 27,
2013

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Raku Workshops

Get fired up (!) for a great time and learn all aspects of the Raku
Firing process at the Workhouse Ceramics Studio. Workshops will be led
by one of the Workhouse Ceramics Resident Artists and/or Instructors.
Requirements: 7-9 pieces(min.) of pre-fired Bisque ware. Participant
must wear proper clothing (cotton) consisting of long sleeves, long
pants, closed toed shoes and long hair tied back.=3D20

Cost: 90.00 Non-members/students

Cost: 80.00 Registered students/Members

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April 21, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Dale Marhanka

May 19, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Joe Dailey

June 30, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Dale Marhanka

July 21, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Joe Dailey

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Surface It! Workshops

These workshops are for anyone 16 years of age or older interested in
learning various techniques; the centuries old China Painting technique,
use of Ceramic Over-glazes, slip decorating, brush making, ceramic image
transfer or use of non-traditional surfacing materials on clay. All
skill levels of wheel throwers, hand-builders, sculptors, painters or
china painters are welcomed. Classes limited to 12. China Paints,
over-glazes, tiles (max. 2 for china painting), nontraditional
materials, brushes (all except brush making workshop) for use during
workshop will be provided and any firing(s) are included in the fee.
Fired Pieces will usually be ready for pick-up 4 days after workshop.

Cost: $75.00

April 14, 2012-1pm-4pm- Joan Ulrich-Decorating w/ slip- Supplies
included-(Bring unfired work)

May 12, 2012-10am-4pm-Deb Yarrington -Pit Firing- Please bring
pre-bisqued (cone 010) burnished or Terra Sigillata surfaced pieces

June 23, 2012-1pm-4pm- Pam Eisenmann- Non-Traditional Surfaces- (Bring
bisque or finished glaze ware pieces)

July 14, 2012-1pm-5pm-Tracie Griffith Tso- Decorating with a Brush
-Please bring bisque fired porcelain or stoneware-All supplies included

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Register online now at www.workhousearts.org , call registrar at
703-584-2909 to do so by phone or contact Dale Marhanka at
dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org. See photos of our studio facilities,
workshops and exhibits at www.workhouseceramics.org (best viewed in
IE).

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2012 Workhouse Clay National-Call for Entries

Deadline-May 2nd , 2012

Apply online @
http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=3D3Devent_info&event_id=
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Juror-Peter Held

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Dale Marhanka

Ceramics Director

Lorton Arts Foundation

Workhouse Arts Center

9504 Workhouse Way-Bldg. 8

Lorton Virginia 22079

Workhouse Arts Center...escape to arts and entertainment!

www.workhousearts.org

dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org

703-584-2982-Office

703-584-2983-Fax

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Dale Marhanka on fri 1 jun 12


Piepenburg Raku Workshop w/ Gail and Robert Piepenburg- Registration
still available!

Workshop and Exhibit w/ Gail and Robert Piepenburg

Where: Workhouse Arts Center Lorton Virginia

When: Oct. 19-21, 2012 Workshop Dates

October 19 - Artist Talk and Exhibit Closing Reception-7pm-9pm

October 20-21-Workshop 10am-4pm

Open to all Levels-Hands-On/Demo/Lecture

Cost: $275.00 Non-members , $255.00 for Members=3D20

Exhibit Dates- Sept. 26-Oct. 21, 2012

Exhibit Cost: Free

This two-day workshop is aimed at providing a context where personal,
aesthetic and clay concerns can be expanded. Emphasis will be on
individual resources for growth, group interaction, and design concepts
for form development, glazing, and special raku techniques. Hand
building and throwing demonstrations, multiple group activities, and
individual motivators will be utilized to influence perceptual changes
in thinking and ways of working with clay. Participants are encouraged
to bring up to three bisque ware pieces to Raku fire on Sunday
afternoon. http://www.piepenburgstudios.com/

* Participants will be able to take home work brought in to be fired.
*Workshop participants should plan to participate in group discussions
and also bring a bag lunch each day, any photographs for inspiration and
sketchbook(s).



If not attending the Workshop, feel free to stop by and see Gail and
Robert's Exhibit- in the main gallery bldg. W16- Second Floor Gallery
from Sept. 26-Oct. 21, 2012 and/or attend their Closing Reception/Slide
Talk on Oct.19 @ 7pm in W16 Main Second Floor Gallery.

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"Pottery as Expression" Workshop w/ Josh DeWeese-Registration now
available!

Workshop and Exhibit w/ Josh DeWeese

Where: Workhouse Arts Center Lorton Virginia

When: March 8-10, 2013 Workshop Dates

March 8 - Artist Talk and Exhibit Closing Reception-7pm-9pm

March 9-10-Workshop 10am-4pm

Open to all Levels- Demo/Lecture

Cost: $190.00 Non-members , $170.00 for Members=3D20

Exhibit Dates- Feb. 6-Mar. 10, 2013

Exhibit Cost: Free

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This workshop will include demonstrations of throwing, altering and
constructing a variety of pottery forms, and will include discussion of
issues involved with making pottery as an expressive art form in a
contemporary context. Information concerning clay bodies, glazes, and
firing techniques will be shared. Slide lectures will include historical
and contemporary references as well as a historical account of the
Archie Bray Foundation and its contribution to the field of ceramic art.

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*Workshop participants should plan to participate in group discussions
and also bring a bag lunch each day, any photographs for inspiration and
sketchbook(s).
* Participant must wear proper clothing (cotton) consisting of long
sleeves, long pants, closed toed shoes and long hair tied back.

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If not attending the Workshop, feel free to stop by and see Josh's
Exhibit- in the main gallery bldg. W16- Second Floor Gallery from Feb.
6-Mar. 10, 2013 and/or attend their Closing Reception/Slide Talk on Mar.
8 @ 7pm in W16 Main Second Floor Gallery.

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Upcoming Visiting Artist Workshops and Exhibits

Curtis Benzle-Workshop- October 25-27, 2013, Exhibit Oct. 2-Oct. 27,
2013

Steve and Lynette Loucks-March 21-23, 2014

Andrea Keys Connell-October 2014

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Raku Workshops

Get fired up (!) for a great time and learn all aspects of the Raku
Firing process at the Workhouse Ceramics Studio. Workshops will be led
by one of the Workhouse Ceramics Resident Artists and/or Instructors.
Requirements: 7-9 pieces(min.) of pre-fired Bisque ware. Participant
must wear proper clothing (cotton) consisting of long sleeves, long
pants, closed toed shoes and long hair tied back.=3D20

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Cost: 80.00=3D20

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June 30, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Dale Marhanka

July 21, 2012-11am-5pm w/ Joe Dailey

September 29-11am-5pm w/ Joe Dailey

November 17-11am-5pm w/ Dale Marhanka

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Surface It! Workshops

These workshops are for anyone 16 years of age or older interested in
learning various techniques; the centuries old China Painting technique,
use of Ceramic Over-glazes, slip decorating, brush making, ceramic image
transfer or use of non-traditional surfacing materials on clay. All
skill levels of wheel throwers, hand-builders, sculptors, painters or
china painters are welcomed. Classes limited to 12. China Paints,
over-glazes, tiles (max. 2 for china painting), nontraditional
materials, brushes (all except brush making workshop) for use during
workshop will be provided and any firing(s) are included in the fee.
Fired Pieces will usually be ready for pick-up 4 days after workshop.

Cost: $65.00

June 23, 2012-1pm-4pm- Pam Eisenmann- Non-Traditional Surfaces- (Bring
bisque or finished glaze ware pieces)

July 14, 2012-1pm-5pm-Tracie Griffith Tso- Decorating with a Brush
-Please bring bisque fired porcelain or stoneware-All supplies included

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2012 Workhouse Clay National Exhibit

July 25-August 26, 2012 in the McguireWoods Gallery-Bldg. W16 at the
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Juror-Peter Held

Opening Reception-July 28, 2012 6pm-9pm

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Register online now at www.workhousearts.org , call registrar at
703-584-2954 to do so by phone or contact Dale Marhanka at
dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org. See photos of our studio facilities,
workshops and exhibits at www.workhouseceramics.org (best viewed in
IE).

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Dale Marhanka

Ceramics Director

Lorton Arts Foundation

Workhouse Arts Center

9504 Workhouse Way-Bldg. 8

Lorton Virginia 22079

www.workhousearts.org

dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org

703-584-2982-Office

703-584-2983-Fax

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