10 Vessels by TORTUS… Glazes by GAYA
with Eric Landon and
Gaya staff
July 15-28, 2018
Join TORTUS Copenhagen founder, Eric Landon, on his Bali
debut. Sure to be an inimitable
experience, this pottery legend will lead participants in forming 10 distinct
vessel types—imbuing each vessel with the comprehensive and unique technical
and aesthetic approach he applies at the wheel to make all of his works. The first week of the workshop will explore
the making of a series of vases, bottles and bowls, wherein Eric will introduce
nuanced tricks and studied techniques that will allow each participant to get
more out of their wheel with just a few simple tools.
In the second week of the workshop, the expansive expertise
of the entire Gaya ceramic and Design production studio will be made available
to participants. Beginning in the glaze
lab, participants will get a glimpse of the rigorous and ever-exciting research
endlessly ongoing to formulate hues and sheens to suit even the most particular
of Gaya’s clientele. Then, with the
support of the finest of Gaya’s in-house technicians and instructors, all the
details for perfectionist glazing will be revealed. Participants will be guided in their own
glazing for the final firing of works produced in the first week.
Sunday (15 July) Welcome Dinner MOKSA Restaurant
6-9pm: A deliciously relaxing
evening of introductions, getting to know one another, and looking at an
overview of the two weeks ahead. Dinner
will conclude with a slide presentation given by Eric Landon.
Monday (16 July) The Perfect Cylinder GCAC
Beginning with the perfect cylinder is the starting point of all great vessels.
Beginning with the perfect cylinder is the starting point of all great vessels.
Tuesday (17 July) 2 Elusive Bowl Forms GCAC
Moving on to his unique approach of throwing bowls, Eric will demonstrate two bowl forms in particular that elude many potters.
Afternoon: Eric will share his trimming techniques.
Moving on to his unique approach of throwing bowls, Eric will demonstrate two bowl forms in particular that elude many potters.
Afternoon: Eric will share his trimming techniques.
Wednesday (18 July) 4 Closed Forms GCAC
Eric will demonstrate enclosed forms in 4 form types: a bulb-shaped vessel with small opening, a tall long-necked vessel, a shouldered bottle, and a peanut shaped vessel.
Eric will demonstrate enclosed forms in 4 form types: a bulb-shaped vessel with small opening, a tall long-necked vessel, a shouldered bottle, and a peanut shaped vessel.
Thursday (19 July) Larger Vessels GCAC
Eric will demonstrate centering and throwing large amounts of clay to form a 5 kg and 10 kg vessel.
Eric will also demonstrate sectioning a vessel to give it a geometric appearance.
Eric will demonstrate centering and throwing large amounts of clay to form a 5 kg and 10 kg vessel.
Eric will also demonstrate sectioning a vessel to give it a geometric appearance.
Friday (20 July) The 10th Vessel GCAC
The final form of the workshop will be left as a surprise—perhaps participant-requested, perhaps pulled out of the Tortus magic hat!
The final form of the workshop will be left as a surprise—perhaps participant-requested, perhaps pulled out of the Tortus magic hat!
Saturday (21 July) Finishing Forms GCAC
It’s
the final moment of finishing, trimming and wrapping up loose ends before
leaving the works to be loaded for bisque-firing.
Eric’s
final day in the studio.
Lunch
and farewells.
Afternoon FREE.
Sunday (22 July)
FREE
DAY.
(B1: bisque-firing in studio—first half of works)
Monday (23 July) GAYA CAD
Morning:
a tour of Gaya’s production ceramic facility, with particular attention paid to
the glaze lab, the surface/glaze department, and the vast archives of
production wares.
Afternoon:
introduction to our selection of studio glazes and their characteristics.
Gaya’s
glaze technician will join us in the arts center studio to first demonstrate a
trio of signature Gaya slips, to be utilized on the greenware pieces yet to be
bisque fired.
·
Volcanic
sand slip
·
Rice
Hull relief
·
Paper
decal application
·
Textured
carved surfaces
·
Sgrafitto
using black or colored slips, or Dry Dark Brown
Time for finalizing greenware
pieces with slips, etc. for loading at the end of the day.
Prepping wares for tomorrow’s
glazing.
Tuesday (24 July) GLAZING
A
more detailed introduction to the character of each of glazes, plus
demonstrations of perfect glazing tips, and a selection of decorative options
at the glaze stage.
·
Foot
wax application, pros and cons (selecting type of wax)
·
Feathering
drips into surface
·
Interior
vs. exterior
·
Bringing
out texture (inlaying glaze or oxide; glazes that “break” on sharp edges)
·
Painting
with oxides for delicate or bold patterning
·
Glaze
on glaze
·
Spray
gun (when, why, application tips)
Glazing
works selected for first high firing.
G1: First
Glaze Kiln to be loaded by the end of the day.
B2: second lot of
bisque wares brought to GCAD
Wednesday (25 July) EXCURSION
9am-2pm A morning of utter wow and inspiration from
two of the most stunning examples of exquisite craftsmanship and innovative
design on the island.
·
John
Hardy Jewelry factory and showroom
·
Green
Village bamboo architecture
Late
Lunch upon return to the studio. Afternoon FREE.
G1: high fire glaze kiln firing GCAC
B2: second bisque
kiln firing at GCAD
Thursday (26 July) GLAZING part two
First
firing unloaded. Time for discussion and
comparison of results.
Second
batch of wares to be glazed.
G2: second glaze kiln loaded by end of day
Friday (27 July) Morning Excursion
(Optional) Bali Temple Architectural
tour: a guided cultural exploration of one of Ubud’s most beautiful and
significant temples. Traditional dress
required (and will be discussed beforehand).
Lunch and
afternoon FREE
G2: second high fire glaze kiln firing GCAC
Saturday (28 July) Unveiling and Concluding
Unloading
second glaze firing.
Concluding
display of participant work and final conversation.
Wrapping
and packaging for departure (packing materials supplied).
Lunch
and Farewells.
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*All
lunches will be served daily noon-1pm family-style in the studio mezzanine
(unless otherwise indicated).
**Details listed in this preliminary schedule are
subject to change; a finalized version will be included in participant welcome
package.
***B1, B2, G1, G2
is Gaya Ceramic note for firing activities by staff
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