Master Potter Workshop - Josh DeWeese
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Who is Josh DeWeese? Well, he is a Professor of Ceramics at Montana State University in Bozeman. The last time he came to the studio to present a workshop, he was Director of the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena MT (1992-2006). So he has a long and distinguished career in Ceramics, having obtained his MFA at Alfred University in 1991 and his BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1985.
I remember his previous visit as being filled with clay-bucket loads of great suggestions on finishing pieces as well as many entertaining stories of other potters. Josh shares his skills and insights about pottery-making in a very open manner, and answers questions clearly. He is an excellent teacher of ceramic art, having deep and extensive experience with the art of art as well as with clay artists. His work is colorful, has wonderful altered shapes, and is truly functional art.
In my opinion he has a free and expressive approach to making pots. Although his forming of the pot looks easy, we all know the challenges of throwing, and it takes an amazing skill to make it look effortless. He explains his methods very well. In addition – and this is most important – he gives a clear and concrete explanation of how and why he does things. I thought his previous workshop was a great help to me, and am looking forward to this one. I expect to enhance some developments I made after the first workshop. More pictures of some of his work are contained in the CAE Winter Catalog; take a look. Whether functional pottery is your thing or not, the entertainment value of a day with Josh cannot be missed.
One important thing to note is that this is a spring quarter workshop that occurs right at the beginning of the new quarter. So you have to put the date on your calendar now, but register for the class right away at the beginning of the next quarter, Spring Quarter. Hope to see you there!
How to Sign Up?
This workshop has occurred in the past! To enroll in future workshops, please check our upcoming workshops page and call 925-943-5846 or visit www.arts-ed.org/.