2001 Fall Wood Fire ERROR MSGFriday through Monday, October 19 - 22, Fees: $135 members, $180 non-members, $75 College students and $45 Secondary students with recommendation Lugano alberghi tariffe basse Craig Edwards, owner of Banner Oak Pottery, will lead a fall wood firing in the anagama kiln designed be Svend Bayer and constructed by a team of workshop attendees in the summer of 2000. Candling will begin on Wednesday, and participant shifts will begin on Friday morning, October 19th and continue through the end of the firing Sunday or Monday October 21st or 22nd whenever temperature is reached. Participants should be available to work 4 hour shifts throughout firing process. Loading of the kiln will take place prior to Wednesday the 17th with times being arranged through Craig or Emily at Banner Oak Pottery. Unloading of the kiln will take place the weekend of October 27th depending upon weather. Firing the wood kiln is a physically demanding process and participants should be prepared for heavy lifting, varied weather conditions and be willing to assist with all tasks necessary. The 22’ long tunnel Anagama” will allow participants room to include 30 - 60 pieces, depending upon size, in the firing. Each participant will be expected to assist with loading, firing, unloading and cleanup. Meals will be potluck; food and basic beverages are included in the workshop fees. Topics covered throughout the firing include: how this kiln works and how it compares with other styles of wood kilns; what happens to the clay and pots during a firing; what key temperature points and techniques are used to get specific results; stacking principles and strategies; stoking rhythms used to achieve rate of climb in temperature; fuel sources and environmental concerns; aesthetics of wood firing; marketing an artist's work. Items should be glazed prior to loading; some base glazes will be provided. A listing of appropriate glazes will be provided to registered participants. To see photos of the kiln please visit the events section of the Minnesota Crafts Council's website at: www.mncraft.org or the New london Art Center website at : www.newlondonartcenter.org Motels and camping are available nearby, however sites are limited in this popular area. Register early! These workshops are co-presented by the Minnesota Crafts Council, Banner Oak Pottery and the New London Art Center.   Handbuilt Pottery & Ceramic Sculpture All ages welcome New and returning students welcome. Explore one of the oldest media known to man. Students will create original pieces using Slab building, Pinch Pots, Coil Building, and Decorating Techniques. Students should walk over to New London Art Center, Corner of County Roads 9 & 40 - Parents should pick up at 5:00pm. Class limited to 15. Contact New London Community Education for registration. Fee: $ 26 Session I: Tuesdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9 3:00pm - 4:30pm Session II: Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 6 3:00pm - 4:30pm Session III: Tuesdays, Nov. 13 - Dec. 4 3:00pm - 4:30pm Instructors: Emily Deuth and Patrick Stoffel       Svend Bayer - Slide & Throwing Presentations Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14 Workshop Fees: $70 members, $85 non-members, $45 College students and $30 Secondary students with recommendation Slide Presentation Fees: $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 College and Secondary students The slide presentation will take place Saturday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and will include a potluck dinner. Collectors and patrons are encouraged to attend this fun filled evening of art, stories and philosophy. The Throwing Workshop will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday and continue until 4 pm with an hour for lunch on your own. Sunday the workshop will begin again at 10:00 am and wind up around 3 pm. The workshop will cover preparation of clay, physical requirements of throwing large, techniques of centering large pieces of clay, building pieces on the wheel, coil and paddling methods of throwing, throwing in sections, decorating techniques, production schedules, studio layout and source of inspiration. Students will have an opportunity to practice wheel techniques and receive coaching from Svend as time allows. Beginning Throwing Classes In this class, you will learn the fundamental techniques of throwing on the potter's wheel. Each student is responsible for the cost of their own tools. Kits will be available at the first class (approximately $10). Class limited to 5. Fee: $50 Tuesdays, Sept 13, 20,27, Oct. 4 6:30pm-8:30pm Instructor: Ellie Carlson   Intermediate / Advanced Throwing Classes This class is for those who have had some experience throwing on the wheel. Emphasis will be on improving your throwing techniques and learning to throw more advanced forms. Class limited to 5. Fee: $50 Thursdays, October 4th - November 8th 6:30pm - 8:00pm Instructor: Craig Edwards Adult Watercolor - Drawing cheap hotel in BordeauxIf you have the desire to draw and paint you have the ability. Come and uncover your artistic talents and develop them to potential. Many varied techniques and learning processes will be explored. A material list provided at registration Fee: $50 Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4 Instructor: To Be Announced Youth Watercolor If you have the desire to draw and paint you have the ability. Come and uncover your artistic talents and develop them to potential. Many varied techniques and learning processes will be explored. A material list provided at registration. Fee: $40 Thursday, Oct. 11, 18, 25, and Nov.1 6:30pm-8:00pm Instructor: To Be Announced Beginning Printmaking for Anyone All ages welcome This class is designed to introduce the student of any age to the exciting world of printmaking. Essential to this art medium is drawing, so half the class will of the first and second class will contain basic drawing instructions and the basics of color. Foam printing plates will be etched with unsharpened tools and found objects to create varied texture and contrast. Fee: $26 Session I: Wednesdays, Sept. 5-26 3:00-4:30pm Session II: Wednesdays, Oct. 3-24 3-4:30pm Session III: Wednesdays, Nov. 7-28 3-4:30pm Instructor: Mitchell Cory Nelson   Papermaking Saturday November 10, 2001 9am-12 noon Instructor- Kim Wendlandt Fee- $22.00 Create beautiful handmade papers from recycled waste paper. Build your own papermaking screen and explore a wide variety of easy papermaking techniques, such as paper inclusions, pulp painting and embossed papers. Finished paper will be suitable for use in books, greeting cards, scrap booking and much more. Excellent for creating one of a kind Holiday cards just in time for the giving season. Paste Paper Journal Saturday November 17,2001 9am- 12 noon Instructor- Kim Wendlandt Fee- $22.00 A book can tell a story, hold recipes, record the progress of a garden or keep secrets. Explore the art of book making in this unique class that combines the decorative paper techniques of paste paper painting, with the craft of Japanese stab bookbinding. Great for gift giving. To register for these classes please call Emily @ 320-354-3518