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| Understanding Ceramic Glazes with Pete Pinnell May 18–20, 2018 Tuition $365 (includes $40 lab fee) Maximum enrollment 18 Open to intermediate and advanced artists This three-day workshop is an intensive look at ceramic glazes. Pinnell will discuss glaze materials and demonstrate efficient testing methods while students mix glazes and load tests into kilns. Fired results will be examined and changes will be explored. Students are encouraged to bring questions and goals for finished glazes. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of glazes, know how to mix and develop their own glazes and have test tiles to take home. The class will fire tests at cone 6
oxidation and cone 10 reduction.
The workshop is open to anyone who
is interested in mixing their own
glazes and in-depth glaze discussion. |
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 Pete Pinnell was a full-time studio
potter for 12 years before joining the
University of Nebraska in 1995, where
he is currently a professor of art. In
addition to his teaching, he exhibits
his pottery widely throughout the U.S.
and in a variety of international
venues. Pinnell served as chair of the
Department of Art and Art History from
2011 to 2016 and has been active in
art accreditation, serving as a site
visitor for the National Association of
Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Pinnell enjoys researching the history
and aesthetics of ceramics. He has
spoken at a number of major ceramics
conferences, including NCECA and
Utilitarian Clay. He has written articles
for Ceramics Monthly, Studio Potter,
and Ceramics Art and Perception, and
his column, “As Far As I Know,” has
appeared in Clay Times magazine
since 1997. During the course of his
career, Pinnell has taught professional
workshops at Anderson Ranch Art
Center, Arrowmont School of Arts and
Crafts, Penland School of Crafts, the
Archie Bray Foundation, more than
20 colleges and universities and at
numerous community art centers. |
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