Southwest Florida Potters Guild Presents a Hands-On Workshop with
Graham Hay
“A Masterclass in Paper Clay”
Mid-Week Session – Tuesday & Wednesday November 12-13, 2024
Meet & Greet with Graham Hay, Friday evening November 8th
(Weekend Session also available – Saturday & Sunday November 9-10, 2024)
Punta Gorda, Florida
Join the Southwest Florida Potters Guild for a Hands-On Workshop with internationally-renowned paper clay artist Graham Hay.
A fun, information packed, hands-on paper clay workshop suitable for beginner through to the most experienced clay worker. Graham will cover topics and techniques that include both radical variations of traditional ceramic practices as well as new techniques adapted from other crafts and arts.
Learn how to use paper clay in small and large volumes; how to modify existing paper clay; quick ways of drying paper clay and how to repair breaks. Graham will also review speed and turbo casting as well as the addition of other organics and metals.
· Joining wet-to-dry and dry-to-dry (dipstick), "pour-joins", combinations ("dip-joins"), unfired to fired, lattice vertical and upside-down building.
· Casting: Wet, dry and combination casting, overcasting and speed casting.
· Radical techniques that include paper clay combined with wool, foam, food, and metal; enabling new shortcuts, textures, clay bodies, and greater creative expression.
· Speed drying and firing with paper clay.
· Sculpturing and texture shortcuts, such as dry-balls, tethering and armature-less.
· Discuss implications for studio production, classroom organization, working methods, common fallacies about paper clay and the emerging paper clay aesthetics.
· “Short and sharp" slideshow of images selected from over 150 paper clay artists from around the world to help clearly answer attendee questions, stimulate discussion, and illustrate techniques not covered.
Along the way Graham will talk a little about himself as well as the international paper clay movement.
At the end of this workshop, you will have enough information to begin experimenting with paper clay. You will know what to do to avoid some of the pitfalls along the way, as well as be aware of some of the new ways of building with paper clay compared to traditional clay.
Required Materials & Equipment List:
- Paper Clay will be provided to all participants
Participants should bring the following:
- Apron
- Towel
- Pottery Knife
- Fork
- Small Brush
- Empty 24 oz. container with lid (for example: a yogurt container)
- Two Pottery Bats
- A box to take home your pieces
After this workshop, you could be making amazing work like this:
Participants are welcome to take photos and videos for their own use, and are encouraged to bring a notebook.
Location
All sessions take place at the Quednau-Hindman House in History Park; 501 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Located in beautiful downtown Punta Gorda, History Park is a short drive to local hotels, restaurants, and the waterfront. History Park is less than four miles from PGD Punta Gorda airport, serviced by Allegiant Airlines. Participants can also fly into RSW Fort Myers Airport, which is a short 40 minute drive to Punta Gorda.
A reduced flat hotel rate of $159.00 (based on availability) will be offered to Guild Members at the Four Points by Sheraton, Harborside in downtown Punta Gorda. Contact Chris Colle, SWFL Potters Guild Events Chair for details: chris.swflpottersguild@gmail.com
Schedule
Friday, November 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST.
- - Meet & Greet with Graham Hay – Short talk and a PowerPoint Presentation
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 12-13, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST.
- - Hands-On Workshop Learning about Paper Clay
- Included each day:
- Beverages (soda, water, coffee)
- Snacks
- Box Lunch
Cost
The cost of the Friday evening, Tuesday and Wednesday workshop session is $315.00 for Guild members, and $350.00 for non-members. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the limited class size and high demand, cancellations must be received 15 days prior to the start of the workshop. SWFL Potters Guild will make every effort to backfill your enrollment from people on the waiting list to issue a full refund. Full refunds are subject to a 3% CC convenience fee.
To sign up, please go to www.swflpottersguild.com where you can also join the Guild.
If Sessions are filled, we encourage you to add your name to the waiting list. A third Session may be offered the weekend of November 16-17, 2024.
