Lee Arts Workshops Fall 2011

REGISTER:  By Phone:  703-228-0560 or 703-228-0558

Fall 2011 Registration Form

INFORMATION:  703-228-0560, or email Steven Muñoz, Director, Lee Arts Center  

Natural Impressions: Surface Texture and Design with Christy Knox

Saturday and Sunday; October 15/16, 2011
10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee:  $190.00 non-LAC/ $180 LAC members

Join us as we learn to create dynamic surface decoration by incorporating three-dimensional surfaces.  In this two-day hands on workshop we will explore form as Christie shares her methods and techniques using patterned and textured slabs of clay.   A variety of found and handmade tools will be incorporated to create these surfaces.  Learn how to form slabs of clay into mugs, pitchers and vases using a variety of hand building techniques.

Christy Knox received her BFA from the University of Illinois and her MFA in Ceramics from Ohio University.  Since 2004, Christy has been the owner of Natural Elements Pottery in Cummington, Massachusetts. Her work can be seen at craft shows and in galleries from coast to coast. She has also taught numerous workshops around the country.  For more information on the artist please visit her website at www.christyknox.

Glaze Inspirations Developing your glaze palette and technique with Lynn Smiser Bowers


Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 2011
10:00 am – 4:00pm
Fee:  $190.00 non-LAC/ $180 LAC members

Experience a new perspective on glazing as Lynn leads this action-packed workshop by exploring new ways to express your individuality through the glaze process.  She will demonstrate the process of using layered glazes, resist methods and oxide brushwork to energize the surface of a piece.   Lynn will also go step by step showing participants how images, dreams and ideas are captured and translated to the surface of a pot.  Participants will have the opportunity to try some of her methods of glaze application on their own pots; however most of the workshop will focus on demonstrations of her glaze techniques and methods of working and developing new form ideas in wet clay.

Lynn Smiser Bower has been a studio potter for 20 years and recently relocated to Dallas, Texas.  She has given many workshops throughout the US which include places like Anderson Ranch, Santa Fe Clay, Red Star Clay, etc… her work has been published in several ceramic books and magazines. For more information on the artist please visit her website at www.lynnsmiserbowers.com