ART06101 2019 Ceramics 4: Amalgamations, Thrown Form and Glaze Technology

This module will focus primarily on Throwing and Glaze Technology. Students are encouraged to use the potters' wheel as a means by which to create form or build units. All aspects of this process are demonstrated, from the disciplined throwing of accurate forms to a more expressive 'free form' approach whereby the student is encourage to experiment broadly.

Whilst working directly from students' visual research, this module will also focus on developing the students; knowledge of glaze technology, expanding their previous experience in the use of glaze materials. All firing ranges are explored from low-fire , mid-range, to earthenware and finally that of stoneware. At this stage the student can begin to develop their a bespoke range of glazes independently.

Looking at satire and subversion within ceramics.

This beautiful modern volume presents the work of 30 contemporary artists who have turned to clay to shape their most innovative ideas into stunning works of art. From cups shaped like crystals to a tree trunk made of porcelain and stoneware planters painted to look like ladies, popular curator and blogger Kate Singleton collects here whimsical pieces with narrative, graphic, curious, and organic qualities that blur the line between fine art, design, and craft. Featuring a unique package with a die-cut, foil-stamped cover, this book is a vital guide to an evolving medium and a thoughtful present for those interested in the future of art and craft.

A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals. Vitamin C celebrates the revival of clay as a material for contemporary visual artists, featuring a wide range of global talent as selected by the world's leading curators, critics, and art professionals. Clay and ceramics have in recent years been elevated from craft to high art material, with the resulting artworks being coveted by collectors and exhibited in museums around the world. Packed with illustrations, Vitamin C is a vibrant and incredibly timely survey - the first of its kind. Artists include: Caroline Achaintre, Ai Weiwei, Aaron Angell, Edmund de Waal, Theaster Gates, Marisa Merz, Ron Nagle, Gabriel Orozco, Grayson Perry, Sterling Ruby, Thomas Schtte, Richard Slee, Clare Twomey, Jesse Wine, and Betty Woodman. Nominators include: Pablo Leon de la Barra, Iwona Blazwick, Mary Ceruti, Dan Fox, Jens Hoffmann, Christine Macel, James Meyer, Jed Morse, Beatrix Ruf, Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Nancy Spector, Sheena Wagstaff, and Jonathan Watkins.

In Britain today the output of excellent ceramics seems more eclectic than elsewhere. This stylish and wide-ranging survey comprises examples of clay art by one hundred major artists, covering the period from the late 1980s through 2009. Drawn from the Diane and Marc Grainer Collection, it includes works by Allison Britton, Edmund de Waal, Kate Malone, Grayson Perry, Julian Stair, Steve Dixon, and Nick Arroyave-Portela, among others. The selection balances functional objects and sculpture; hand-built, thrown, and molded techniques; varieties of scale and color; and cerebral and emotional content. All the ceramics here are rooted in the materiality of clay. The properties of the raw material, from its soft, malleable texture to the alchemy of slips and glazes, are at the core of the artists passion. And, as the text reveals, the younger generation is moving into new directions of art practice.

This book is dedicated to helping potters identify quickly the nature, causes and remedies of a multitude of difficulties that can arise during pottery production. Comprehensive and easy to use, it has aleady proved itself to be an enormously helpful source of reference for craft potters and those working in the ceramic industry. The second edition has beenfully redesigned with colour illustrations and the text has been revised, updated and expanded to reflect new developments.

The last decade of the 20th century has revealed a remarkable diversityof techniques being used to treat the ceramic surface. In this book,Matthias Ostermann primarily looks at the ceramic surface in thecontext of the vessel and platter that includes the non-functional, themetaphoric, the narrative and even the sculptural. In this he attemptsto give a broad overview of contemporary techniques and approaches,covering as many making and firing procedures as possible, andfocussing on the works of about 200 ceramicists from around the world.The forward discusses some of the decorative trends in ceramicproduction preceding the 20th century and gives an analysis of post-warceramic aesthetic growth in Europe and North America. The book isdivided into ten chapters covering specific areas of methodology andencompassing a wide variety of techniques for making, decorating andfiring, whilst also covering the full spectrum of clays and firingtemperatures. Each artist's image is accompanied by technicalinformation, as well as a statement of inspiration and motivation, togive insight into the concept of each piece.

"A book of advances wheel techniques and inspiration for potters who have basic skills but would like to learn more about throwing large forms, lids, handles, darting, and more"--

Throwing is an important skill for any potter to master, using only a few tools, the guidance of their hands, and the momentum of a wheel.Having spent his life making pots and teaching others to make them, Richard Phethean describes essential techniques for working on the wheel with an eye for the practical. He covers a range of forms, from simple domestic pots to more complex vessels, with the aim of building makers' confidence in throwing techniques. The book features clear instructions for creating each type of vessel, accompanied by illustrated step-by-step instructions, which demonstrate the techniques described. It also profiles the work of contemporary potters for whom throwing is a vital part of their practice. Throwing is an essential companion for anyone attempting to master the art of forming pots on the wheel.

Developing your own glazes can be tricky and success is dependent on many factors. In this book, ceramicist Greg Daly aims to demystify the process with practical advice and complete, step-by-step instructions. He covers all the essentials, from planning your recipes and recording results to mixing glazes and finding the correct firing temperature. This hands-on technical guidance is supported with helpful how-to images and example tests and recipes.For any potter beginning to experiment with fired colour, texture and decoration in their work, Developing Glazes is an essential reference, revealing workable, exciting methods for achieving the glaze results you want.

An artist introduces the mechanics of wheel-thrown ceramics, taking the reader through nine projects, from a simple bowl to more advanced creations, in a book with full-color gallery sections that aim to provide inspiration.

The Ceramics Reader is an impressive editorial collection of essays and text extracts, covering every discipline within ceramics, past and present. Tackling such fundamental questions as "why are ceramics important?", the book also considers the field from a range of perspectives - as a cultural activity or metaphor, as a vehicle for propaganda, within industry and museums, and most recently as part of the 'expanded field' as a fine art medium and hub for ideas. Newly commissioned material features prominently alongside existing scholarship, to ensure an international and truly comprehensive look at ceramics.

A back-to-basics approach to throwing, covering the essential andfundamental principles. Looking at each movement in depth in thebeginning stages, examining the way the clay moves and the pressuresneeded to control it. Thisbook will cover all the crucial parts of learning to throw forbeginners, centring the clay, making a cylinder, developing shapes fromthe basic cylinder form (i.e. jugs, bowls etc.), and the importance ofdesign and proportion in forms. The book uses lots of very clearphotographs in step-by-step sequences using arrows to show exactly howthe clay is moving and controlled so that the beginner gets a fullunderstanding of the process. Finally, there will be a sectionexamining the work of specific potters, looking at how they havedeveloped their work, along with a critique of their use of form anddecoration.

Ceramics, Art and Perception (online copy).

Ceramics International (online copy).

Ceramics Ireland.

Ceramics Review.

Ceramics Technical (online copy).

Visual Artists Ireland Newsletter.

www.pulsceramics.com

www.cpaceramics.com

www.ceramics.org.uk

www.fifav.fr

www.micice.es

www.kitsa.org

www.parcoursceramiquecarougeois.ch

www.triennale-spiez.ch

DVD's on the lives and works of relevant Artists.

Students are encouraged to seek Workplacement / Internships/ Scholarships or any work experience in the visual arts. This 'real life' engagement provides an invaluable context for their ongoing learning.