About the Workshop

This expansive two-day workshop explores decoration processes such as colored clay work, neriage, millefiori style blockmaking, traditional slipware, mishima, majolica, brushwork, underglaze and other glaze application and decoration.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2010

$225.00 Early Registration (thru Jan 15)
$235.00 after Jan 15

About Robin Hopper

Robin Hopper is an internationally known potter, teacher, author, garden designer and arts activist. He has taught throughout Canada, and in England, U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand, China, Korea, Japan and Israel. His ceramic work is in public, corporate and private collections throughout the world. He was born in England in 1939, and trained there at Croydon College of Art (1956-1961). He has developed studios in both England and Canada, where he immigrated in 1968. After two years teaching in Toronto at Central Technical School, he set up and headed the Ceramics and Glass Department at Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario. In 1972 he resigned from teaching to devote full energies to his work in ceramics. 1977 included relocation to Victoria, B.C., Canada, and becoming the first recipient of the Bronfman Award, Canada's most prestigious annual award in the crafts. Robin has published numerous books, including: Making Marks: Discovering the Ceramic Surface, The Ceramic Spectrum, Robin Hopper Ceramics: A Lifetime of Works, Ideas and Teachings and Functional Pottery: Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose

Carla's Clay

Carla's Clay is Southwest Florida's finest pottery facility. Spanning over 5,000 square feet, it is home to a fine gallery, a clean and friendly working space, multiple kilns, and supplies. Carla uses the space to host workshops with artists like Gay Smith, Susan Beecher, and Robin Hopper, as well as offering ongoing classes in handbuilding, wheel-throwing, precious metal clay and more.

About Carla

She found her love for the art of pottery in 1974 while she was a junior at Lowville Academy and Central School. During her junior and senior years she developed her basic skills and style under the direction of Thea Wolfe.

Despite the fact that she was assisting in the operation of the family farm and was the senior class president, pottery was her first love. She has pursued it to the point of a career, establishing Carla's Clay Studio and Gallery, which is located in Sarasota, Florida.

Carla continued her education attending Munson Williams Proctor School of Art. Her development in the art of clay grew as she took on the opportunity to learn from renowned potters through classes and workshops. In 1997 Carla began teaching professionally at Sarasota Votech and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Carla is renowned for her work and has had several pieces displayed at the Selby Gallery, Sarasota Arts Center, Lieberman Gallery, Paradox Gallery and the Sarasota Opera House.

Her work extends into the private sector being included in many private collections. Her professional affiliations include, The American Crafts Council, Florida Craftsmen and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.


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About the Workshop This expansive two-day workshop explores decoration processes such as colored clay work, neriage, millefiori style blockmaking, traditional slipware, mishima, majolica, brushwork, underglaze and other glaze application and decoration. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2010 $225.00 Early Registration (thru Jan 15) $235.00 after Jan 15 About Robin Hopper Robin Hopper is an internationally known potter, teacher, author, garden designer and arts activist. He has taught throughout Canada, and in England, U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand, China, Korea, Japan and Israel. His ceramic work is in public, corporate and private collections throughout the world. He was born in England in 1939, and trained there at Croydon College of Art (1956-1961). He has developed studios in both England and Canada, where he immigrated in 1968. After two years teaching in Toronto at Central Technical School, he set up and headed the Ceramics and Glass Department at Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario. In 1972 he resigned from teaching to devote full energies to his work in ceramics. 1977 included relocation to Victoria, B.C., Canada, and becoming the first recipient of the Bronfman Award, Canada's most prestigious annual award in the crafts. Robin has published numerous books, including: Making Marks: Discovering the Ceramic Surface, The Ceramic Spectrum, Robin Hopper Ceramics: A Lifetime of Works, Ideas and Teachings and Functional Pottery: Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose Carla's Clay Carla's Clay is Southwest Florida's finest pottery facility. Spanning over 5,000 square feet, it is home to a fine gallery, a clean and friendly working space, multiple kilns, and supplies. Carla uses the space to host workshops with artists like Gay Smith, Susan Beecher, and Robin Hopper, as well as offering ongoing classes in handbuilding, wheel-throwing, precious metal clay and more. About Carla She found her love for the art of pottery in 1974 while she was a junior at Lowville Academy and Central School. During her junior and senior years she developed her basic skills and style under the direction of Thea Wolfe. Despite the fact that she was assisting in the operation of the family farm and was the senior class president, pottery was her first love. She has pursued it to the point of a career, establishing Carla's Clay Studio and Gallery, which is located in Sarasota, Florida. Carla continued her education attending Munson Williams Proctor School of Art. Her development in the art of clay grew as she took on the opportunity to learn from renowned potters through classes and workshops. In 1997 Carla began teaching professionally at Sarasota Votech and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Carla is renowned for her work and has had several pieces displayed at the Selby Gallery, Sarasota Arts Center, Lieberman Gallery, Paradox Gallery and the Sarasota Opera House. Her work extends into the private sector being included in many private collections. Her professional affiliations include, The American Crafts Council, Florida Craftsmen and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.	BUY THE VIDEO SEE THE PHOTOS Click here for Photo Gallery
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