With 2012 well underway CCPS invites all those interested in things ceramic to participate in our classes, workshops or other activities and/or visit our studio and gallery at some stage during the year. We have a great programme lined up with new classes and several workshops already posted on the what's on page. It's going to be an exciting year!
Our garden theme exhibition opens on Thursday 3rd of May. Members are working towards this event already, planning, making and experimenting with ideas. If you're interested in having your work included get in touch with the Exhibition group. If you're not a member, it's not too late. Download a membership form or find information about becoming a member here. So don't be shy and make yourselves known to CCPS this year. It's a great time to get involved, play with some clay for the first time or build on existing skills. We welcome all those interested in learning more about ceramics and enjoy sharing our knowledge. We look forward to seeing you at one of our activities this year. You can contact CCPS on 02 4324 5343.
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Today was FANTASTIC! A group of 19 CCPS members and non members took part in another successful raku day, held at the great CCPS facilities in East Gosford. Pauline Ryan from Castle Hill potters presented an excellent demonstration of the Ikea pedal bin raku kiln. Afterwards we had the opportunity to fire some pots in the kilns. The Ikea kiln, developed by Stefan Jakob, is attractive for its simplicity of construction and ease of use. Requiring only kindling as fuel, within half an hour 1000ºC is reached and half an hour later the pots are ready. We were running 2 kilns and fired each kiln approximately 5 times between 11:00am and 2:30pm. Most people reduced their pots in metal bins containing various combinations of newspaper, shredded paper and saw dust. Some also plunged their pots in water afterwards for cleaning and to retain colour. We were most impressed with the ease at which the kiln operated and the speed at which it can function. Several people commented, "I had to see it to believe it". It was an inspirational day. Of particular interest to many participants was the naked raku process of covering burnished pieces with white slip and glaze, then scratching back a design through the layers. Exposed areas turn black as well as crack lines in the glaze. After firing and reduction the glaze and slip are scraped off to reveal the final design. The following links provide further information http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNgFFilCiug and http://www.pitfire.com/naked_raku.htm To see what we were up to check out the images below. Keep an eye on the website for more activities. Next year brings more interesting and inspiring events to fuel your imagination and add to your creative repertoire. More information on the Ikea kiln and Stefan Jakob's 2008 Australian visit can be viewed at http://www.strathnairn.asn.au/air/stefanJakob.php and http://www.canberrapotters.com.au/c_members_events2.html Many thanks to Pauline Ryan and Marienne Stollery for an extremely successful, informative and enjoyable day. Congratulations to all those successful in being chosen for the Gosford Art Prize exhibition. The exhibition runs until Sunday, 27 November 2011 at the Gosford Regional Gallery.
For further details go to http://www.gosfordregionalgallery.com/exhibitions.htm What a busy and successful day. As Claire Halon, CCPS president, remarked "The weather was perfect and our
members and visitors, who participated, achieved some excellent results". The pit was opened after firing for 2 days and revealed some wonderful effects. Anniss Seymour's pieces from this firing made it into the Gosford Art Prize exhibition. Raku firings were the focus of the day and with so many enthusiastic participants many (seemingly endless) pots were glazed, fired and reduced with some stunning results. Make sure you get along to the next firing to practice your raku skills and learn some new ones. Check out the what's on page for further events. Friday 19th of August saw the extremely successful opening of The Mad Potters' Tea Party exhibition and sale. There was a terrific response to this event, with members and visitors alike joining in the mad hatters theme, donning some 'mad' hats and outfits.
Below are images of some of the pottery pieces that were on display and for sale. |
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