Ceramics
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NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
Community Clay
Reneé Schwaller & Roger Bergen
Workshop ID: CE1000
Date: Wed • Jan 13-April 28 (no session March 17) with Schwaller
Date: Thu • Jan 14-April 29 (no session March 18) with Bergen
Time: 6-8:30pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $12 per evening session
Concept
Peninsula School of Art’s ceramics studio is open to Members on Wednesday and Thurday evenings-for potters of all levels -who are interested in self-guided creation of works in a communal setting. Hand-building areas as well as pottery wheels are available for use.
Experience
No formal instruction, just a fun and productive time in the studiowith other people making pottery. Renee and Roger will assist you and present short demos on different techniques. Fees for supplies and firings are additional.
Instructor
Renee Schwaller has studied art at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of Minnesota and the University of Hawaii. Renee owns and operates Off the Wheel Gallery in Egg Harbor. www.offthewheelpottery.com
Roger Bergen, Peninsula School of Art’s Ceramics Studio Manager, is a burgeoning potter, with a commitment to facilitating access to the ceramic studio for all of the local community.
Studio Specialties: Tiles, Lady Vases, and More!
Jeanne Aurelius
Workshop ID: CE1002
Date: Mon, Wed, Fri • June 7, 9 & 11
Time: 9am-2pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $235 + materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $260 + materials & firing fees
Concept
Jeanne, a master potter, is offering an overview of her signature clay styles: handbuilding, tiles, and the decoration of pre-thrown lady vases. Students will learn a variety of techniques to decorate surfaces, including: bas relief, sculptural relief, slip connections, knife decoration, stamping and texturing.
Experience
Jeanne will first demonstrate how to decorate a pre-thrown lady vase using simple, hand-building methods to create figures and faces on your vase. Expect to also complete a tile, small box or container of your own design. You are welcome to work independently in the ceramics studio on the Tuesday and Thursday between class days. You will use Jeanne’s personal glazess. The pieces will be fired in her Ellison Bay Studio and will be ready two weeks after the workshop has ended.
Instructor
Jeanne Aurelius is a clay artist and teacher. Working with children and adults, she and her husband David have completed several large public school tile murals. Jeanne graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in art education and attended summer sessions with Marguerite Wildenhain. Jeanne and David own and operate Clay Bay Pottery in Ellison Bay. www.claybaypottery.net
Portrait in Clay
Bren Sibilsky
Workshop ID: 3D1000
Date: Thu-Sat • June 10-12
Time: 9am-4pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $355+ materials/model fees
Non-Member Tuition: $380 + materials/model fees
Concept
Notable sculptor and artist Bren Sibilsky guides you in the creation of a clay portrait in relief or bust. This class is for the beginning student or those who would like to advance their artistry in the genre.
Experience
Your clay portrait begins with building a mass on an armature. Then gradually sculpt the face, as Bren teaches you how to recognize its basic forms, planes and symmetry. She will also cover basic anatomy and proportions of the human head. Once completed, your sculpted portrait will be prepared for bisque firing in our kiln, to be picked up at a later date, or you may use air-dry clay and take your creation with you.
Instructor
Bren is an internationally recognized sculptor and painter, with work in many collections throughout North America and Europe. Her work has been juried into shows including Manhattan Arts International’s Her Story. She has exhibited at The Miller Art Museum, Koehline Museum, and the Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art. Her work is represented in galleries in Arizona, Wisconsin and New York. She has intensive study in the figure with international sculptor Hanna Jubran and bronze casting with Mary and Ken Davidson. www.brensculpture.com
Pottery Basics and Beyond
John Hansen
Workshop ID: CE1003
Date: Mon-Fri • June 14-18
Time: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Fri 3-4:30pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Novice
Member Tuition: $335 + materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $360 + materials & firing fees
Concept
Students will be introduced to and apply a number of clay techniques, including making basic forms on the wheel, trimming and additions, bas-relief sculpting, slab construction, textural elements and glaze application. Works will be fired during the workshop, so instruction in kiln-loading and firing is an option.
Experience
Whether a beginner or more advanced potter, the open atmosphere of John’s workshop encourages you to experiment and learn from both the instructor and fellow students. John keeps demonstrations and lectures to a minimum to maximize time for individual hands-on learning. The week culminates with unloading the kiln using your freshly-fired pieces.
Instructor
Graduate of University of Wisconsin, John produces ceramic percussion instruments as Handland Drums, as well as Planet Speakers. John produces his pottery at Mudslingers Potter School in Louisville, CO, where he teaches in the winter months. He resides and works in Door County in the summer. John’s work has won many national awards and is widely collected. www.mudslingerspottery.com
Making & Decorating Maiolica Tiles
Karin Kraemer
Workshop ID: CE1007
Date: Thu-Sat • Aug 19-21
Time: 9am-4pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $355 + plus materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $380 + materials & firing fees
Concept
With a focus on decorating with the in-glaze stain techniques made famous by Maiolica and Delft, students will delve into the concepts of tile design, history and color theory. Maiolica techniques can be adapted to your thrown or hand-built ceramic pieces.
Experience
This very hands-on workshop will provide you with a wealth of technical advice about working with Maiolica, as well as recipes for the processes covered. During the firing, technical aspects of tile making will also be covered, including texturizing, carving, and decorating with colored slips and underglazes. Expect to go home with finished Maiolica tiles.
Instructor
A native of Minneapolis, Karin Kraemer received a BFA in glass working from St. Cloud State University. After working as a glass artist she began to create in clay and pit fire. Karin then received an MFA at Southern Illinois University, where she did graduate work in Ceramics. She moved to Duluth, Minnesota in 1998 where she continues to teach at local colleges and in her studio, the Duluth Pottery. Karin sells her lively Maiolica pottery in galleries and at art fairs. www.duluthpottery.com
Relief Sculpture in Clay
Bren Sibilsky
Workshop ID: 3D1003
Date: Thu-Sat • Sept 9-11
Time: 9am-4pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $355 + materials fees
Non-Member Tuition: $380 + materials fees
Concept
Explore the three main types of relief: Bas-relief (low relief), Alto-relievo (high relief), and Sunken relief (hollow or intaglio). Learn how to select quality reference material and how to design a strong composition.
Experience
Working in clay, begin by building off of the base plane by both modeling and lowering the form. Creating dynamic edges and investigating the use of texture will also be covered. Demonstration, plenty of time for hands-on application of concepts, and personal attention from Bren will bring you to a new level of accomplishment in creating sculptural works in clay.
Instructor
See above for instructor information.
Small Sculpture of the Natural World
Karen Bell
Workshop ID: CE1008
Date: Mon,Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat • Oct 11-13, 15-16
Time: Mon-Wed 9am-4pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Noon
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $470 + materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $495 + materials & firing fees
Concept
The beauty of the natural world and clay combine as you create small ceramic sculptures utilizing the coil, slab and drape hand-building techniques. Subject matter will focus on the amazing natural world of our Midwestern forests: leaves, small animals, insects, seedpods and invertebrates.
Experience
In addition to handbuilding, you will be introduced to electric firing and detailing using underglazes to create highly realistic works. You will work from drawings and photographic reference materials.
Instructor
Karen Bell received a BS in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, with a concentration in ceramics and art metals. A full-time artist for 25 years, she sells her work through galleries and fine art fairs throughout the U.S, including the Scottsdale Arts Festival and Denver’s Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Karen works from her studio in Spring Green, WI, and she has been president of the Madison Potters Guild for 12 years. Karen is represented by the Artisan Gallery, in Paoli, WI and Wild Side Gallery, in Key West, FL.
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
Community Clay
Reneé Schwaller & Roger Bergen
Workshop ID: CE1000
Date: Wed • Jan 13-April 28 (no session March 17) with Schwaller
Date: Thu • Jan 14-April 29 (no session March 18) with Bergen
Time: 6-8:30pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $12 per evening session
Concept
Peninsula School of Art’s ceramics studio is open to Members on Wednesday and Thurday evenings-for potters of all levels -who are interested in self-guided creation of works in a communal setting. Hand-building areas as well as pottery wheels are available for use.
Experience
No formal instruction, just a fun and productive time in the studiowith other people making pottery. Renee and Roger will assist you and present short demos on different techniques. Fees for supplies and firings are additional.
Instructor
Renee Schwaller has studied art at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of Minnesota and the University of Hawaii. Renee owns and operates Off the Wheel Gallery in Egg Harbor. www.offthewheelpottery.com
Roger Bergen, Peninsula School of Art’s Ceramics Studio Manager, is a burgeoning potter, with a commitment to facilitating access to the ceramic studio for all of the local community.
Studio Specialties: Tiles, Lady Vases, and More!
Jeanne Aurelius
Workshop ID: CE1002
Date: Mon, Wed, Fri • June 7, 9 & 11
Time: 9am-2pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $235 + materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $260 + materials & firing fees
Concept
Jeanne, a master potter, is offering an overview of her signature clay styles: handbuilding, tiles, and the decoration of pre-thrown lady vases. Students will learn a variety of techniques to decorate surfaces, including: bas relief, sculptural relief, slip connections, knife decoration, stamping and texturing.
Experience
Jeanne will first demonstrate how to decorate a pre-thrown lady vase using simple, hand-building methods to create figures and faces on your vase. Expect to also complete a tile, small box or container of your own design. You are welcome to work independently in the ceramics studio on the Tuesday and Thursday between class days. You will use Jeanne’s personal glazess. The pieces will be fired in her Ellison Bay Studio and will be ready two weeks after the workshop has ended.
Instructor
Jeanne Aurelius is a clay artist and teacher. Working with children and adults, she and her husband David have completed several large public school tile murals. Jeanne graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in art education and attended summer sessions with Marguerite Wildenhain. Jeanne and David own and operate Clay Bay Pottery in Ellison Bay. www.claybaypottery.net
Portrait in Clay
Bren Sibilsky
Workshop ID: 3D1000
Date: Thu-Sat • June 10-12
Time: 9am-4pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $355+ materials/model fees
Non-Member Tuition: $380 + materials/model fees
Concept
Notable sculptor and artist Bren Sibilsky guides you in the creation of a clay portrait in relief or bust. This class is for the beginning student or those who would like to advance their artistry in the genre.
Experience
Your clay portrait begins with building a mass on an armature. Then gradually sculpt the face, as Bren teaches you how to recognize its basic forms, planes and symmetry. She will also cover basic anatomy and proportions of the human head. Once completed, your sculpted portrait will be prepared for bisque firing in our kiln, to be picked up at a later date, or you may use air-dry clay and take your creation with you.
Instructor
Bren is an internationally recognized sculptor and painter, with work in many collections throughout North America and Europe. Her work has been juried into shows including Manhattan Arts International’s Her Story. She has exhibited at The Miller Art Museum, Koehline Museum, and the Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art. Her work is represented in galleries in Arizona, Wisconsin and New York. She has intensive study in the figure with international sculptor Hanna Jubran and bronze casting with Mary and Ken Davidson. www.brensculpture.com
Pottery Basics and Beyond
John Hansen
Workshop ID: CE1003
Date: Mon-Fri • June 14-18
Time: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Fri 3-4:30pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Novice
Member Tuition: $335 + materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $360 + materials & firing fees
Concept
Students will be introduced to and apply a number of clay techniques, including making basic forms on the wheel, trimming and additions, bas-relief sculpting, slab construction, textural elements and glaze application. Works will be fired during the workshop, so instruction in kiln-loading and firing is an option.
Experience
Whether a beginner or more advanced potter, the open atmosphere of John’s workshop encourages you to experiment and learn from both the instructor and fellow students. John keeps demonstrations and lectures to a minimum to maximize time for individual hands-on learning. The week culminates with unloading the kiln using your freshly-fired pieces.
Instructor
Graduate of University of Wisconsin, John produces ceramic percussion instruments as Handland Drums, as well as Planet Speakers. John produces his pottery at Mudslingers Potter School in Louisville, CO, where he teaches in the winter months. He resides and works in Door County in the summer. John’s work has won many national awards and is widely collected. www.mudslingerspottery.com
Making & Decorating Maiolica Tiles
Karin Kraemer
Workshop ID: CE1007
Date: Thu-Sat • Aug 19-21
Time: 9am-4pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $355 + plus materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $380 + materials & firing fees
Concept
With a focus on decorating with the in-glaze stain techniques made famous by Maiolica and Delft, students will delve into the concepts of tile design, history and color theory. Maiolica techniques can be adapted to your thrown or hand-built ceramic pieces.
Experience
This very hands-on workshop will provide you with a wealth of technical advice about working with Maiolica, as well as recipes for the processes covered. During the firing, technical aspects of tile making will also be covered, including texturizing, carving, and decorating with colored slips and underglazes. Expect to go home with finished Maiolica tiles.
Instructor
A native of Minneapolis, Karin Kraemer received a BFA in glass working from St. Cloud State University. After working as a glass artist she began to create in clay and pit fire. Karin then received an MFA at Southern Illinois University, where she did graduate work in Ceramics. She moved to Duluth, Minnesota in 1998 where she continues to teach at local colleges and in her studio, the Duluth Pottery. Karin sells her lively Maiolica pottery in galleries and at art fairs. www.duluthpottery.com
Relief Sculpture in Clay
Bren Sibilsky
Workshop ID: 3D1003
Date: Thu-Sat • Sept 9-11
Time: 9am-4pm
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $355 + materials fees
Non-Member Tuition: $380 + materials fees
Concept
Explore the three main types of relief: Bas-relief (low relief), Alto-relievo (high relief), and Sunken relief (hollow or intaglio). Learn how to select quality reference material and how to design a strong composition.
Experience
Working in clay, begin by building off of the base plane by both modeling and lowering the form. Creating dynamic edges and investigating the use of texture will also be covered. Demonstration, plenty of time for hands-on application of concepts, and personal attention from Bren will bring you to a new level of accomplishment in creating sculptural works in clay.
Instructor
See above for instructor information.
Small Sculpture of the Natural World
Karen Bell
Workshop ID: CE1008
Date: Mon,Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat • Oct 11-13, 15-16
Time: Mon-Wed 9am-4pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Noon
Medium: Clay • Level: Open to All Levels
Member Tuition: $470 + materials & firing fees
Non-Member Tuition: $495 + materials & firing fees
Concept
The beauty of the natural world and clay combine as you create small ceramic sculptures utilizing the coil, slab and drape hand-building techniques. Subject matter will focus on the amazing natural world of our Midwestern forests: leaves, small animals, insects, seedpods and invertebrates.
Experience
In addition to handbuilding, you will be introduced to electric firing and detailing using underglazes to create highly realistic works. You will work from drawings and photographic reference materials.
Instructor
Karen Bell received a BS in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, with a concentration in ceramics and art metals. A full-time artist for 25 years, she sells her work through galleries and fine art fairs throughout the U.S, including the Scottsdale Arts Festival and Denver’s Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Karen works from her studio in Spring Green, WI, and she has been president of the Madison Potters Guild for 12 years. Karen is represented by the Artisan Gallery, in Paoli, WI and Wild Side Gallery, in Key West, FL.