Gallery Exhibit - Molly Keeney

Fish, Detail, Molly Keeney

Fish, Molly Keeney

Mirror with tiled frame, Molly Keeney

Gallery Exhibit - Maureen Joyce

Zeus, Maureen Joyce

Maureen moved away from Black Mountain several years ago, but comes back in the summers to teach a one-week workshop.  She was one of the earliest students at the Clay Studio, and has developed a great style of faces in various forms.  She also sells her work at Morning Sky Pottery on Cherry Street.

Her bio for her BMCA teaching says:

Maureen Joyce, who studied Fine Art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, has been involved in various mediums of art during her career.  She took classes at the BMCA Clay Studio, opened a studio in her home, offered a variety of classes to adults and children at BMCA, and continued her education at a community college when she moved to Pennsylvania.  Joyce specializes in face vases and raku.

Is there still time to purchase?

This is the last day...BEFORE



Before Christmas and New Year at least.

Student's work that supports the Center for the Arts, as well as the students.  Many of these pieces have sold already, but there are still some great items available.  So if you're in Black Mountain today (Fri. Dec 20) come on by!

Yesterday someone from Colorado stopped in the Clay Studio, and was looking forward to seeing the gallery exhibit of student and teacher's work.  It's also on display still, and will be in January.

Gallery Exhibit- Mathilda Tanner

Lilly Pond & Frog Vessel, Mathilda Tanner

Dragonfly vase, Mathilda Tanner

Swirling Bowl, Matilda Tanner

Fairy Vessel, Mathilda Tanner

Mathilda has recently joined the staff of instructors at the Clay Studio, teaching her unique style of forming vessels and decorating them.  She also sells her wares at Morning Sky Pottery on Cherry Street.

Gallery Exhibit - Blair McKee

Blair McKee

Blair's well crafted work has become more delicate and functional in the past year.  She is showing (and selling) her work at Geoff Bird's store on Cherry St, Morning Sky Pottery. (Click HERE to see more of her work there.)  Her popular bear mugs are a bit smaller than the one shown here.  She continues to have some architectural pieces that are very large jar shapes.  Blair is an Independent Studies student.

Gallery Exhibit - Marsha Cozart

"He Said, She Said" Marsha Cozart

Marsha has worked primarily in functional pieces and has her own style.  But here she brings her sense of humor out with these delightful and simple forms.  She is a student of Geoff Bird's and has stretched her abilities with his guidance.

Gallery Exhibit - Sarah Vekasi

Zen Lamp, Sarah Vekasi

The Tea Party, Sarah Vekasi

Sarah has opened her own studio in the last year, and has stretched her abilities to match the shows she has attended selling her work in clay.  But she still volunteers as a Studio Assistant once a week at Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio, and is part of our community.  She continues to have great interest in her role as an Eco-Chaplin, helping those who help the planet.  One of her web pages displays Sarah Sunshine's pottery (HERE).

Today Sarah is also being featured on the Achemy of Clay blog here.

Gallery Exhibit - Charles Freeland

Stacking Bowls, Charles Freeland

Charles Freeland

Charles Freeland is our studio manager, as well as teacher of several levels of classes.  He works with folks who are absolute beginners, and he works with folks who say, "can I make this out of clay?"  And he usually helps them do it on their own, with his advice.


His bio from the Clay Studio says:

 Charles Freeland is a graduate of Austin College and the University of North Texas.  He holds an MFA in ceramics with a minor in painting and drawing.  Charles has taught at a number of different programs from Texas to Illinois, where he taught for Bradley University, Lakeland Community College and Eastern Illinois University in a variety of areas from ceramics to multicultural aesthetics.

Gallery Exhibit - Geoff Bird

Geoff Bird

Geoff Bird

Geoff Bird has been teaching clay at the Black Mountain Clay Studio since it began.  He encourages technical and artistic development with his students on the wheel or with hand building.  His class meets Thurs. afternnons, 4-6 which has an ongoing schedule where you can begin the 6 week cycle at any time.  He also has his own pottery shop, Morning Sky Pottery, on Cherry St. in Black Mountain.  (Click here to see some pictures of Morning Sky Pottery.)

Gallery Exhibit - Lynda Keith

Lynda Keith

Lynda Keith

Lynda has become very proficient quickly in creating sculptures with coils and slabs of clay.  She works with instruction from Charles Freeland to bring her ideas into excellent rendering.

Gallery Exhibit - Pat Levi

Libational, Pat Levi

Pat Levi works in precise techniques, and explores new areas like the scientist she is.  Her work this year has been full of variety, from functional wares to tall vases with intricate glaze and textures.  She volunteers as a Studio Assistant once a week during Open Studio hours.  She gives ready assistance to newer students.

Gallery Exhibit - Gail Rivera

Mixed clays with cutout areas, Gail Rivera

Vegetable Bowl, wheel thrown, hand stenciled glaze decorations, Gail Rivera

Gail drives to Black Mountain from Marion, NC (often more than once a week for her class.)  She is frequently in the studio for "open studio" hours (2-5 hours daily for students to continue their projects).  Her family members have been recipients of her beautiful work for their eating and cooking enjoyment.  She has moved from delicate hand painted flowers and fruits into exploring the mixing of different colored clays together. 

Pottery Exhibit in the Gallery

Today we feature an Independent Studies artist, Fred Feldman

Self Portrait, Fred Feldman

Self Portrait, Fred Feldman

Fred is an established artist in Black Mountain.  He uses mixed media, and enjoys the clay studio as an independent artist. 

Holly Jolly, Fri. Dec 6, 6-8 pm

Tomorrow night, Dec 6, 6-8,  the Black Mountain Center for the Arts will have a gallery exhibition open.  Students and teachers in the Pottery Studio will exhibit their works.
And there will be student's pottery for sale as well.

Here are pics of last year's gallery displays.  (click here)

I hope you can come enjoy a visit (the gallery will be continuing the exhibit for the next month or so).
And maybe purchase a pottery piece (50% of sales supports the Center for the Arts).

There's also a parade, and all the shops stay open late, and have sales, and many have free refreshments.  Basically, if the weather is alright, most of the town and half again as many tourists come out.

See ya there?   Happy holidays begins with just being out in the community.  Supporting local business is only secondary.  Seeing friendly faces, maybe some you know, that's a real fun thing to have happen.

  (The BMCA Web site is here) 

Picture album, 2012 Clay Studio

Here is the roofline of BMCA Clay Studio, as seen from the lower parking area...

 
 The following pictures are of students and teachers at the clay studio throughout 2012

 













  

Special Workshop July 15-19

 Clay Studio

    ADULT CLAY CAMP

                

   Maureen Joyce   demonstrating a clay technique                           teaching one-on-one

Wheel Throwing – Hand Building

For the novice or amateur...no experience required

For the curious and playful learner

 (Max 6/min 3)

Maureen Joyce

·        taught clay classes at BMCA in 2010 and 2011 before moving to PA

·        studied Fine Art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA

·         is a passionate potter & enthusiastic teacher.

JULY 15-19, 2013       9 am-noon

Register today!   828-669-0930

Earlybird Special - $175 through May 31; $200 after June 1.

Tuition includes clay, glazes and firing.

Visit: blackmountainarts.org  or http://blackmountainartsclay.blogspot.com

Black Mountain Center for the Arts

2012 Adult Clay Camp Schedule & Registration

BMCA SUMMER CAMPS 2013:

JULY 15-19, 9-noon:  ADULT CLAY CAMP: Earlybird Special - $175 through May 31; $200 after June 1.

      Tuition includes clay, glazes and firing.

·          Teacher: Maureen Joyce.

·          For the novice or amateur...no experience required - for the curious and playful learner. Instructor leads explorer in slab and altering techniques. (Max 8/min 5)

For more information visit blackmountainarts.org (events)

A $25 non-refundable deposit is required per camp per enrollee

REGISTRATION FORM:

Name: ___________________________________________ Prefers to be called:  ______________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

City, State, and Zip: ________________________________________  _____   _____________

Phone: Home___________________ Work_____________________ Cell______________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact during Day Camp: _____________________ Phone: ____________________

Allergies, etc.: ________________________________________  Special Needs: __________________

Waiver:

        I give my consent for the above student to participate in Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) summer day camp.  I will not hold the BMCA liable in case of accident or injury as a result of this participation. I authorize any medical treatment that may be advised or recommended by an attending physician in the event of an emergency while participating in the program.  I acknowledge that the above student is able to participate in physical activities associated with art, clay, dance, drama and music. I further acknowledge that the above student must comply with the camp rules and regulations.  Students who do not comply may be asked to withdraw with no refund of payment.

Signature: ________________________________________________

I give ____ do not give____ my consent for photographs of myself participating in camp activities to be used for publicity for the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Signature: ________________________________________________

Camp fee is payable by cash, check or credit card (Visa/MC only).  $25 of this amount is the non-refundable deposit.  Register and make checks payable to:

Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA)

225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711

828-669-0930

 

Camps that do not meet minimum enrollment will be canceled, enrollees notified and deposits refunded.

Summer class Schedule 2013

BMCA CLAY STUDIO

Discover your connection with clay! We will take you step-by-step through all aspects of either hand-building/sculptural work or wheel throwing. Both avenues will also include the firing & glazing process. Your clay class registration allows you to come for all Open Studio sessions to practice or work on your current projects. Class sizes are limited. Register in the BMCA office (Main Building).

The 6-week sessions are $135 (for tuition & Open Studio) + lab fee of $50 (for clay, glazes, firing).

IF you are already an experienced potter, you may inquire about the application process to be in our Independent Study program, a non-production option/$115 for six weeks; clay extra.

SUMMER 2013 CLAY STUDIO SCHEDULE

Classes are scheduled June 3 – July 11 (no class July 4), and July 22 – August 29

Six-Week Classes ( Some classes have min/max enrollment requirements and registration deadline )

Monday   

         1 - 4 pm                        • Open Studio •                                       Pat Levi

             5 - 7 pm                       Adult Clay Class*                           Cathy Babula 

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Tuesday 

       10 am - noon               Adult Clay Class                           Charles Freeland

       12 – 4 pm                   • Open Studio •                           Charles Freeland

        

Wednesday

      10 – 12 pm   ABSOLUTE BEGINNER CLASS        Charles Freeland

       6 - 9 pm                 • Open Studio •                     Charles Freeland

Thursday

       1 – 4 pm                 • Open Studio •                     Barbara Rogers

       4 - 6 pm                 Ongoing Clay Class               Geoff Bird

(this class continues on rolling enrollment  basis – i.e. no specific start date; check with BMCA office)

       6 – 8 pm                 • Open Studio •                     Charles Freeland

Friday

        10 am– 1 pm                • Open Studio •                          Sarah Vekasi

Saturday       

   12 –  3  pm                            • Open Studio •                            Blair McKee

                                                                                                   

  Sunday

         3 –5 pm                  • Open Studio •                    Blair McKee

                                                                                            

Tuition: $135 + $50 Lab Fee for 25 lbs. clay, glazes and firing.  Special Classes - Tuition may vary.

• BlackMountainArts.org • 828/669-0930 •   

                                                                                                                    225 W. State Street

Black Mountain, NC 28711

5.23.13

Summertime clay classes

 Summer class descriptions:

  Clay Studio

SUMMER 2013

Teachers: Geoff Bird,  Charles Freeland, Cathy Babula

Adult Wheel Classes - $185 – 6 weeks,

includes Open Studio and Lab Fee (clay/glazing/firing)

     Monday, 5-7 pm:  Babula – June. 3 – July 8; July 22 – Aug. 26

    Tuesday, 10-noon: Freeland – June 4–July 9; July 23– Aug. 27

Thursday, 4-6 pm: Bird – ongoing – no specific start date

+  

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER ADULT CLAY CLASS

$185 ~ 6 weeks includes Open Studio and Lab Fee

Wednesday, 10 - 12: Freeland~June 5–July 10; July 24 – Aug. 28

+

INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR EXPERIENCED POTTERS

   Application Required–$115 for 6 weeks of Open Studio (Clay not included)

Register today!   828-669-0930

225 W. State Street in the old City Garage

Visit: blackmountainarts.org  & http://blackmountainartsclay.blogspot.com

                  See elsewhere for Adult Clay Camp and Summer Private Classes 

Annie Singletary’s class will return in the fall

*Handicapped Accessible Wheel Available

                   

  Wheel Throwing, Hand Building, Decorating, Glazing