March Clay Club: Wednesday, 3/12, 2 PM, Glaze Demo with Emily Reason at Haywood Community College

 

March Clay Club
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Down to the details…
When: Wednesday, March 12th, 2 PM - 4 PM Who: Emily Reason and Professional Crafts Clay at Haywood Community College Where: Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721 The clay studio of the Creative Arts Building/Sycamore 7000 Topic: Emily will demonstrate Val Cushing’s method for exploring a range of colors from a single base glaze. Attendees will also be able to explore the Professional Crafts Facilities at HCC. Food: Potluck - bring a dish, dip, chips, dessert or drinks to share. (No alcohol allowed for this location) Parking: Freedlander Dr. brings you on campus through the main entrance. Stay straight and drive past the first big building on your left (Hemlock, 1500) to park in the lot just behind the building, 3rd left. In the upper section of the lot you will see signs for “Cosmetology Customer parking.” Park anywhere near those designated spots and take the stairs toward the main road (Freedlander). Crossing the road you will see the Chestnut (Cosmetology) building and the kiln patio to the left of it (you’ll see brick chimneys). Come in through the door on the kiln patio. Carpool: To coordinate carpool, respond to this email with your location and how many seats you have or if you need to join a ride, along with your contact info!
Meet Emily Reason
Emily Reason is a clay artist and the Instructor in HCC’s Professional Crafts Clay program. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from West Virginia University. She moved to western North Carolina to pursue her career in craft, which has included artist residencies, teaching workshops, and working as a self-employed studio potter. In 2014, Emily moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, to pursue her Master of Fine Arts degree, which she earned just before returning to WNC to teach at HCC. Emily now has a home studio in the Bethel area outside of Canton, where she lives with her husband and two daughters.  Emily Reason
About HCC Clay Crafts Program The clay program at Haywood Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum to support the creation of ceramic work ranging from utilitarian tableware to one-a-kind artwork. Students learn a variety of clay-working skills and gain technical knowledge of clay and glaze materials to realize their creative visions. Additional hands-on work includes firing kilns and managing a studio. The study of ancient and contemporary ceramic practices, marketing strategies, and business models provides a well- rounded and practical education. Graduates complete the program with thorough knowledge of clay, glaze, and firing techniques as well as business skills to prepare them for a future in ceramic production, entrepreneurship, gallery work, or teaching.  HCC Crafts Program
Looking Ahead…
April: Mug Swap at High Country Ceramic Arts!                        Saturday, 4/19
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