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phil rogers workshop in maryland

updated fri 9 oct 98

 

Rick Malmgren on thu 8 oct 98

The following workshops will be offered by the Hood College Ceramics Program
in Frederick, Maryland and there are still a few spaces available in each
one.

Contact: Joyce Michaud, for more information 301-696-3456 or 3526,
301-698-0929

FALL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Phil Rogers, master potter from Wales, and author of the books Throwing Pots
and Ash Glazes will come to Hood College to present two workshops, THROWING
and ASH GLAZES.

Phil Rogers
THROWING WORKSHOP
October 9, 10, 11, 1998 Friday 7:00-9:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am -
3:00 pm.
Ceramics Studio, Room 2A Tatem Arts Center, Hood College
Tuition: $145
The Throwing Workshop begins with a slide lecture on Friday, October 9, 1998
from 7pm -9pm, as Phil Rogers presents his work to show some of the forms that
will be created during the workshop, discuss glazes and firing, as well as,
influences and working patterns. Mr. Rogers will also speak about his recent
visits to Korea and kiln building projects. The slide lecture will be
followed by a meet the artist reception in Hodson Gallery. This talk is open
to the general public. Fee for the lecture only is $5.
Saturday, October 10 Phil Rogers will present a full day of throwing
demonstrations, including functional ware, large forms, and sectional pots, as
well as answer questions and discuss selected topics in-depth. Sunday,
October 11, the second day of demonstrations will include turning, finishing,
applying handles, and decoration, with information about firing, ash glazes
and using local and found materials for glazes.

Phil Rogers
ASH GLAZES
Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 1998 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Friday & Saturday
Ceramics Studio, Room 2A Tatem Arts Center, Hood College 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. Sunday
Tuition $145
The Ash Glaze Workshop will introduce potters to a simple approach to glaze
making, using materials that are easily accessible. Backed by a basic
knowledge of how commercial potters' materials perform, the potter with an
adventurous spirit and an open mind to the potential of locally available
materials can create beautiful stoneware glazes that are individual to the
maker.
Friday includes an introduction to the glazes and materials and an explanation
of basic chemistry, followed by two runs of tests that will be fired later in
the day. Opening the kiln on Saturday, the tests will be evaluated and a
discussion conducted on how to improve the glazes. A follow-up series of tests
will be made and the kiln fired again, followed by a slide lecture of Mr.
Roger's work. The kiln will be opened on Sunday and the tests re-evaluated.

Hood College Ceramics Program
401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Contact: Joyce Michaud, 301-696-3456 or 3526, 301-698-0929