Ceramics

The Student Craft Institute is a three-day studio session for approximately 70 Maine high school students from as many schools throughout the state, who work with noted artists from across the country. 2018 will mark the 35th annual Student Craft Institute. From Southern Maine to some of the most remote parts of the state and...more » Student Craft Institute with Israel Davis

This one-day workshop will cover all aspects of producing screen-printed underglaze transfers to apply to clay objects. From generating imagery to exposing screens, printing with underglazes, and transfer application we will explore patterns and images on pottery forms. All materials are included for the process. Participants are encouraged to bring leather-hard ware to experiment on....more » Screen Print Transfer on Clay Workshop with Israel Davis

Presenting visiting artist’s lecture and one-day workshop on direct screen-printing and screen-printed newsprint transfers onto clay using Speedball underglazes, tools, and materials.    

In this two day workshop, we will focus on developing surface composition by layering underglazes and glazes directly onto leatherhard clay.  Custom paper and reusable die-cut vinyl stencils will be used to create patterns, shapes, and detailed images.  Tuition includes instruction, clay, colorants, and lunch each day!   To sign up visit : https://www.eyeofthedogartcenter.com/product-page/surface-composition-workshop-with-renee-lopresti

In this two day workshop, we will focus on developing surface composition by layering underglazes and glazes directly onto leather hard clay. Custom paper and reusable die-cut vinyl stencils will be used to create layered patterns, shapes, and detailed imagery. Students will be able to explore these techniques directly onto their own wheel-thrown or hand-built...more » The Layered Surface Workshop with Renee LoPresti

For this event, students will hand-build frames for a tile wall sculpture and will paint the tiles and the frames with Speedball underglazes. We love how vivid the colors are, and because the underglaze is opaque, it is especially nice for students that are new to ceramics to work with because they can more easily...more » 18th Annual Summer Apprenticeship Program with Roberto Lugo

With an emphasis on screen printing, students will learn how Jason Burnett creates image transfers and produces narratives and patterns from using doodles and found materials. Discover how to work through layers of material using various methods including the underglaze transfers, use of slips, resists, and decals. Whether you’re a sculptural, functional or tile-based ceramic...more » Screen Printing on Clay with Jason Burnett

In this two-week intensive workshop, Cobb and Burnett invite participants to get their hands dirty and join in the exciting collaboration between ceramic form and surface. Cobb and Burnett will demonstrate their unique approaches to wheel throwing and hand building and show how to personalize work with alteration techniques. Students will have the opportunity to...more » Hand & Prints–Collaboration Between Form & Surface with Sunshine Cobb & Jason Bige Burnett