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ceramics

Virtual Artist Lecture: Suhag Shirodkar

February 17, 2023 by Raechel Bihler Leave a Comment

Join us for an inspiring artist lecture with ceramist Suhag Shirodkar. Suhag is a self-taught ceramist with over two decades of experience making tile by the cuerda seca method. Cuerda seca (literally, in Spanish, dry cord) is a technique by which colored glazes are constrained within elaborate line patterns using an oil-based resist. Cuerda seca is believed to have originated in Central Asia during the second half of the 14th century.

In her talk, Suhag will guide us through cuerda seca’s bright and beautiful journey down the centuries and share her experiences as a ceramic artist specializing in cuerda seca tile. You can see some of her work at www.flameback-studio.com.

The lecture is free to attend; be sure to register on Zoom in order to receive the link to tune in!

If you are interested in practicing cuerda seca in your studio, Suhag’s book Cuerda Seca: The Definitive Guide is available on Amazon and on the Schiffer Publishing website at schifferbooks.com.

For any ceramic artist who has ever dreamed of making cuerda seca tile, this practical and comprehensive handbook covers every aspect of the process, from formulating the right clay body to final installation. Studio layout, equipment, tools, materials, design methods, and printing techniques are discussed clearly and succinctly, with an eye toward making you comfortable and confident with the process. Design considerations and constraints are illustrated with real-life examples, so that you can make informed choices about patterns and glazes. Delve into cuerda seca’s history and context in the societies of India, the Middle East, Spain, and the western United States to understand the roots of this stunning tile. The exuberance of cuerda seca will inspire you to take this delightful art form further and higher still. An invaluable resource for individual ceramists and production studios alike, this is the perfect companion on the cuerda seca journey.

Peters Valley is pleased to offer this lecture, and thanks Schiffer Publishing for funding a mini-series of virtual artist lectures Spring 2023.

 

 

 

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Artist Lecture: Ernest Aryee

March 28, 2022 by Raechel Bihler Leave a Comment

Join us for an inspiring lecture with ceramist Ernest Aryee. Ernest is a creative professional whose experience spans the fields of ceramics and business. Born in Accra, Ghana, Ernest credits his education in Ghana and the vibrant creative and intellectual atmosphere within his family for influencing his decision to be an artist.

He holds degrees in Art from College of Art, KNUST Ghana (B.A.), Royal Academy of Art and Design (Koninklijke Academie voor Kunst en Vormgeving) ‘s-Hertogenbosch The Netherlands (pre-graduate credits),  and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL (MFA).

He is widely traveled as an artist and educator.  He has been active internationally as a  lecturer, workshops presenter, and in artist residencies in The Netherlands, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, the United States, and  Ghana, where he organizes the “Accra Sculpture Invitational” residency program. His business experience includes several years in the role as International Sales and Customer Service Representative for Nidec-Shimpo America Corporation Ceramics Division. He maintains a studio in the Chicagoland area and in Ghana. His passion for teaching has led to the creation of inter-cultural opportunities for artists to experience the arts of Ghana.

For more about Ernest visit his website: https://www.ernestaryeestudios.com/

 

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