Sculpture Workshop

CLAY PORTRAITURE WORKSHOP in March
with
Marina Walsh

Venue: Caroline Vieira’s studio : 35 Galway Rd, Parkview

Session 1:
After a powerpoint introduction to styles and approaches to sculpting a portrait,
we will sculpt a basic skull onto an armature and study its proportions .

Session 2:
Working with photographs and drawings of their chosen models, students will be guided
through the process of achieving a likeness whilst learning about the anatomy of the face.

Session 3:
Continue working on the portraits. Students may bring their models to sit for them.

Session 4:
Continued work on the sculptures, and discussions on finishes ,textures and expressions of the face.

Depending on level of completion of work, the pieces will be removed from the armature and hollowed out for firing
Or students may have the option of making a cement fondue head during weekly lessons

Dates: every Wednesday, 10th, 17th ,24th and 31st of March
Times: 6pm to 9pm

Cost: R 1500 per person including materials. Tools and armatures will be provided.
A 50% deposit will be required to secure your place

N.B.Students would be required to bring some photographs of the person they wish to sculpt

sms marina on 082 443 1033 or caroline on 082 401 4213
Or e mail:: http://www.blogger.com/mwalsh1@mweb.co.za or http://www.blogger.com/caroline@lacasona.co.za

There is limited space , so don’t delay in booking your place!

Studio Contents for Sale

Potting Around is a ceramic art studio and mosaic workshop which has been in operation for the last 15 years. We have been the owners since January 2009. We host ceramic painting parties for children and adults (including kitchen teas and team building events). We also host mosaic parties for adults and children.

We have a wide variety of raw bisque to paint and our selection of paints is vast. We do all the glazing and firing in-house, as well as grouting for mosaic items. We also cast many of our bisque items and have a selection of moulds.
We have 2 kilns in our studio and have two very experienced staff members who are both excellent artists as well as proficient in firing, glazing and casting.

Unfortunately, due to the financial recession, our business has not been doing well and we are looking at closing our shop at the end of March.

As you will realise, we have many items for sale, including moulds, bisque-ware, paints, two kilns, wooden items to mosaic and mosaic tiles (both whole and pre-cut) and mosaic tools.

We are wondering if any of your members would be interested in buying any of the above. We would need to know fairly soon as the end of March is around the corner.

In addition, if any of your members are looking for staff, I can highly recommend both employees who currently work for me.

Michelle and Kayla Ferrer

Studio Facilities Cape Town

One Roof Studio is a creative space for artistic types. We offer an exciting shared studio environment for artists of all disciplines.

You get ample personal desk space plus access to huge shared tables to work on. Our facilities include: dedicated shelves, kitchenette and kiln (firing cost applies). Located in the Biscuit Mill complex in Woodstock, there is 24 hour access and security, plus free parking after 1830. In addition we hold a monthly Open Studio Event, where we invite the public into the studio, and our artists can sell commission free.

For more information see www.oneroof.co.za or call Alex on 072 721 6446 to arrange to see the studio.

Equipment for Sale

12 cubic foot electric kiln
made by Ultrafurn
comes with: electronic controller (6 programmes), 14 kiln shelves, lots of props.
2 years old, excellent condition
R20 000-00



Blunger, 200L.
made by Van Tuyl
elctric, plugs into wall
2 years old, excellent condition
R8000-00

Salt & pepper production line set-up
This includes master moulds and 50 working moulds of my 'lovers' salt and pepper sets.
This range has been extensively marketed and comes with an existing client base.
The most popular design is that of the SA flag.
I've worked really hard on this range and wouldn't like to see it discontinued - it would make me
very happy if someone would like to 'adopt' it and keep it going. I do believe that with the right marketing,
it could prove to be extremely popular!
An ideal 'filler' product to an existing production line.
R15000-00

I also have a variety of teaset/teapot/coffee mug/jug master moulds available, designed by myself, to any one interested?
please call Linda to discuss any of these items further.
078 236 4218

Jane Jermyn Workshop KZN

Irish Ceramist Jane Jerman will be giving a workshop at Kearnsey College in Durban on Saturday 6 March 2010 at 09Hoo. For bookings and more information, please contact Lynette on 083 540 4349

Anemone and Clay

Gallery Le Rouge invites you to a night of

'Anemone and Clay'

Collaborative works by

Nic Sithole & Wilh

Thursday 25 February @ 18H00

28 Sixth St, Parkhurst

Johannesburg.

Ceramist Nikki Swanepoel finalist in Spier Contemporary

After an exhaustive nation-wide selection process 100 artists and over 130 art pieces have been chosen for South Africa’s largest contemporary art exhibition, the Spier Contemporary 2010. The Africa Centre’s art biennale, the Spier Contemporary 2010 will launch on the 14th March 2010 at the Cape Town City Hall.

The artworks were selected from a national call for submissions, with artworks collected at thirteen selection centres across South Africa. The final exhibition was chosen from over 2,700 entries, which represents an increase of 10% on the submissions received for the Spier Contemporary 2007/8. The selection was made in November and December 2009 by a curatorial team of five local and continental industry professionals.

Work has begun on the Cape Town City Hall, where the first leg of the Exhibition will be held. The Spier Contemporary has commissioned architect Nabeel Essa to design the exhibition. Nabeel’s vision is to contrast the contemporary nature of the artworks against the historic grandeur of the Edwardian building.

Ceramist Nikki Swanepoel was is one of the Finalists. "Well it was a huge surprise, one could enter 5 pieces and I entered 4, including a selection of my best cattle heads (and one horse) of the past year or so (since the National in 2008). I thought the collection of heads would be too figurative for a progressive show like this, and would probably not be selected, but as these particular heads showed some of my most experimental and successful surfaces (I think), I though, what the heck, enter them. And, to my surprise, the installation with heads named "Rydiere" was selected. The second entry that reached the final is a group of four skulls I call "the First Family". All four pieces made the semi-final stage of the selections, which I was chuffed with already, so I was really happy that 2 of the 4 made the finals. Opening on 13 March in the Town Hall - it should be a special event as the Town hall is beautifual but has fallen into disuse, and is being reveived especailly for this." says Swanepoel.