Introduction

Evocative. Style is a hat you put on, it is an aesthetic you can choose to wear.  Your voice though is uniquely your own.  We see your voice in the cumulation of all the small decisions you make in your artwork.  Your voice is your value system, and it transcends any style you choose.

Tecniques taught

In this class, we will seek to evoke your voice, alert you to assumptions and self imposed limits and empower you to take ownership of all those small decisions.  These two weeks will be a time to explore techniques, all in service to bringing alive work with which you are fully engaged and connected to.  We will cover some advanced wheel throwing techniques, adding coils and throwing larger, and we will be hand-building using drape molds, coil-building techniques, and carving techniques.

Firings

We will be using a gaskiln and one wood firing to bring the work you make to completion.

Students should be ready for an intense and liberating workshop.  We will be working out your conceptual muscles, removing limitations, and evoking meaningful work.  This is a workshop of possibilities.

Logistics

A full meal will be served on every class day. Lodging is included int he cost.

The artist

Simon Levin has been wood-firing since 1991, he has built kilns and taught workshops and exhibited around the world. His work is in several museums and featured in many books and publications.  Recently a Director at Large for the National Council for the Education of the Ceramic Arts, Simon also is the founder of Cohorts.Art an award winning small-batch mentorship program.

www.simonlevin.com