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Sasha Wardell - www.sashawardell.com
July 1st - 7th, 2012
Intermediate and advanced
Architectural detail and sections of structures, combined with an interest in illusions provide the starting point for Sasha’s intriguing pieces whilst the inherent qualities of the clay do the rest - its whiteness offers a pure blank canvas for the inclusion of colour and its translucency enhances any varying degree of luminosity.
In this ceramic course she will guide participants how to make a simple drop-out plaster mould from provided plaster models. There will also be the possibility to carve a pouring lip ( for a jug) and a handle ( both in plaster) and subsequently make a 2-piece mould from that.
Participants will be able to make, at least, 3 moulds ( i.e.1 bowl/cup, 1 jug and 1 handle mould).
There will be the chance to alter the original model, by carving, and make subsequent moulds.
Slip casting experiments using bone china and coloured casting slips can also be done into dry moulds, if desired.
Demonstrations during the week to include:
- plaster preparation
- altering the plaster model by hand carving
- staining/colouring and casting the slip (bone china)
- various decorating techniques
- setter making ( firing supports)
The firing of bone china will be explained.
Cost € 860 Includes welcome dinner, lunches, lodging, tuition, materials and firings.
 Sasha Wardell earned a B.A. Hons in 3D Design at Bath Academy of Art, Corsham and a M.A. in Ceramic Design at North Staffordshire Polytechnic, Stoke on Trent. Since studying in the UK and France with industrial training periods in Stoke on Trent and Limoges, Bone china, with all its idiosyncrasies, and slip casting with the precision it offers, have remained her favourite materials and working methods.
She has been an appreciated lecturer since 1982, in Universities with prestigious Ceramic and Design departments in England, Ireland and the US. A member of Arts Feu Entreprise/Esprit Porcelaine (Ceramic group based in Limoges) she has taught workshops, held master classes and participated in symposiums in many countries of the world.
She has exhibited nationally and internationally since 1982.
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