NMPCA Ghost Ranch Workshop

New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists

2004 Ghost Ranch Workshop

Presenters:

Brian Gartside from Pukekohe, New Zealand gave a presentation titled "Creating Surface Design and Glaze Texture" which set the tone of inspiration and quality for the workshop.

Cheryl Crownover from Santa Fe gave a meticulous demonstration of "Handbuilding Techniques" for functional work.

Jillian Sandrock of Santa Fe gave a presentation on "Financial Planning for Artists" with recommendations for preparation for retirement and other ideas for financial planning.

Judy Nelson-Moore from Santa Fe gave a demonstration on "Saggar Firing" and participants had the opportunity to saggar fire a few pieces. Jim Kempes fired the kilns for us.

Barbara Campbell from El Rito gave a demonstration on hand building techniques titled "Drape-Molded Vessels"

Cricket Appel from Albuquerque gave another meticulous demonstration on "Mold Making" showing how to make a multiple-piece mold for slip casting.

Christine Evans from Albuquerque shows how she does "Clay Tile Relief" and participants had the opportunity to work in clay to try out these techniques.

Elizabeth Rose from Galisteo gave a lively demonstration of "Sculptural Techniques" using non-traditional methods of working in clay.

Participation in the 2004 Ghost Ranch "New Mexico Connections" workshop was lively. 32 people attended. We all thank Gary Carlson for his work in coordinating the workshops for the last several years. This was a great workshop to go out on, Gary!

An image of one of Brian Gartside's wall relief pieces.

Ghost Ranch scenery wonderful, as always

Mary Davis, Judy Green and Barbara Campbell discuss methods

Christine Evans talks about her tile reliefs at slide show

Saggars ready to be fired

Cricket Appel shows how to analyze where to break the mold pieces

Judy Nelson-Moore gives a demonstration on how to make a "Mummy" saggar while Gary Carlson watches.