Clay Science 101 with Lindsay Rogers: May 18th, 2024
Description: The material science of ceramic production can be overwhelming, but creative freedom can flourish when you understand the fundamentals! This short workshop will introduce participants to the science of clay and clay body development. Topics will include investigating the material properties of local (wild) clay, mined clay, and commercial clay bodies. Lectures and demonstrations will also include the major principles of developing a clay body recipe from scratch. Participants will leave the workshop with informational handouts, instructions on making tools for successful clay testing, and clay bars they can bring to their home kilns to start their clay testing journey.
Fee: $140. Fee includes the workshop, materials provided by the instructor, and a $20 non-refundable registration fee.
Location: 2459 Double Island Rd, Green Mountain, NC 28740
Date & Time: May 18th. 10am -3pm.
Level: All skill levels welcome. Age 18 plus.
Format: Hands-on
Accommodations: Our “not so tiny” tiny home, The Casita, is located just steps from the teaching studio, this newly constructed home can accommodate 2 adults and has a full kitchen and bath. Additional accommodations can be found in the workshop guide here.
Cancellation policy: 100% refund if we can fill your spot. 50% refund if we cannot fill your spot. No refund for cancellations received less than 2 weeks from workshop date.
Covid policy: Doe: Tuble Island Studio requires participants and instructors to follow current CDC guidelines and has the right to alter and adjust these guidelines based on necessity.
Workshop Guide: This guide includes important information specific to this workshop such as tools, materials, and more.
Lindsay Rogers is a potter and educator living in the mountains of East Tennessee. She received her BA with a concentration in printmaking from Sarah Lawrence College in 2001 and an MFA in ceramics from the University of Florida in 2013. Over the years, Lindsay has used her work as a ceramic artist to advocate for a locally-based, sustainable food system. She has participated in collaborations with artists, chefs, and farmers. Additionally, her pottery, writing, and words can be found in a range of publications, from books to blogs, magazines, and podcasts. Most recently, she was a "Clay Doctors" panelist at the 2023 NCECA conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is currently an Associate Professor of Ceramics at East Tennessee State University.
“My current studio practice has a foundation deeply rooted in craft tradition. I make pottery from regional brown stoneware clay that I form on a manually operated treadle wheel. Aesthetically, I see distinct beauty in all things marked by time. Sturdy old tools, agricultural landscapes, and weathered wood all stand out as prominent influences for the aesthetic of my work. Conceptually, my thoughts in the studio tie to a food movement that is socially and culturally contemporary. Food production and how we create, serve, and eat in this country is something that I think about frequently as I work. Many years ago, I chose pottery as a vehicle for self-expression as an artist because I saw the tremendous beauty that came from the experience of creating and sharing a lovingly prepared meal. Over time, I came to understand just how ripe with possibility this connection between pottery and food could be.”
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Learn More: lindsayrogersceramics.com