Ceramics Southern Africa KZN region AGM

Ceramics Southern Africa KZN region will be holding their AGM on 30th January 2010 from 10a.m. at Kearsney college

Our first workshop of the year is an illustrated talk by Professor Ian Calder, followed by a slide show of images of current British Ceramics given by Lynette Morris-Hale

'South African Studio Ceramics ‘ by Ian Calder
This talk takes us to our roots and hopefully, by understanding our roots , we can make work that is authentic. Prof Calder will be discussing 'South African studio ceramics of the 1960s and 70s'. His talk, illustrated with slides, will look at some stonewares of the 1960s by founding SA studio ceramists (such as Esias Bosch, Marietjie van der Merwe, Hyme Rabinowitz, Tim Morris, and Gordon Mbatha for example) and ask pottery questions like:
- Can the influence of Bernard Leach can be detected in our local forms, glazes and imagery? And Oriental ceramics?
- Is there any of the spirit of the Hippie era expressed in the pottery?
- Do the ceramics express any ideas about South African locality?
-Reflections on contemporary SA ceramics (Rorke's Drift Pottery , Ardmore Studio, the Nala family, Clive Sithole, Ian Garrett)

It has been said that there are more valid facts and details in works of art than there are in history books. “ All art is an individual's expression of a culture. Cultures differ, so art looks different”.Charlie Chaplin

This will be followed by Lynette showing us a wealth of images of ceramic art made by contemporary British ceramic artists . This is not a lecture but a sharing .

Weekend Sculpture Workshop Presented by Karen Murray

Sculpting figures is one of the oldest art forms in existence. Starting with sketching the model, participants will learn about facial structure and how to age and add expression to portraiture.
The 2 day workshop is suitable for beginners and even those who have never tried their hand at sculpture before. Accept the challenge if you are interested in improving your skills, or developing skills that can be applied to other aspects of your creative work.

All materials and firing included, bring your favourite modeling tools and an apron.
CSA Members : R800 Non members : R1000
Saturday 30 January and Sunday 31 January 2010

10am till 4pm at Colleen Lehmkuhl’s studio, 24 old Kilcullen Road, Bryanston.
Early booking essential as space is limited. Contact Cynthia McAlpine at email ceramicssa@icon.co.za to reserve your place.

More about workshop facilitator Karen Murray ;
After studying Fine Art at the Durban Institute of Technology, Karen received her Fine Art Diploma in 1985. Karen has been involved in the Film and Television Industry for the past 22 years where in the Art Department her skills included Art Directing, Sculpting, Model making, Scenic Painting and Special Effects Make-up. Karen has worked on many International and Local Feature Films and Commercials. From 2000 to 2003 Karen was Head of the Art and Special Effects Make up Department at City Varsity Film, T.V. and Multimedia School in Cape Town. Karen received her Btech Degree in Ceramic Design at the University of Johannesburg in 2008. At the 2009 Gauteng Regional Ceramics exhibition, Karen received the Potters Supplies & Mail Order Award for her Bone China vessels.

Coming Together at Christmas

An image of Carolyn Heydenrych's work on display at the 'Coming Together at Christmas' show of work at the Craft & Design Centre gallery off Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton. The show is on until end of January 2010 and is well worth a visit.

Remembering Artists Past

In the light of World Aids day on 1 December, I want to bring tribute to al the artists out there that we have lost to the pandemic. Their untimely deaths cut short a brilliant career, but the legacy lives on and their work will be admired by generations to come. Read more about it in the FREE online magazine Into Ceramics. Other articles of interest covers Precious metal clay, Ceramics Southern Africa Regional exhibitions and a review of the best ceramic websites on the internet.

Glazecor Regional Exhibition: Gauteng.

Some images from the exhibition

Corobrik Collection. Featured Artist

Purchased from Kim Sacks Gallery (21 Dec. 2002)

Nesta Nala (KwaZulu-Natal) (No. 165) Handcoiled, burnished and decorated traditional Zulu beerpot.

Corobrik Featured Artist: Karen Sinovich

Purchased from Celebrating Ceramics, National Exhibition, Pretoria - 28 August 2004
National Arts Council Premier Award winner (No. 172)Karen Sinovich - "The Guardians" - Porcelain & Wire