NSPG Ceramic Social with Monicats Studio
May
24
1:00 PM13:00

NSPG Ceramic Social with Monicats Studio

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring gathering where you can meet other active potters, teachers, and learn about local classes and workshops. You’ll receive a helpful resource list packed with information on raw materials, clay, equipment, and tips on getting started in pottery—plus details on the benefits of joining the Nova Scotia Potters Guild.

The event includes a tour of a working studio, a discussion on the value of classes and workshops, and the opportunity to browse (or contribute to) a small pottery sale. Active potters are welcome to bring a few pieces for sale and their business cards.

Light snacks and desserts are encouraged (bring a small plate to share), and don’t forget your own drink. Space is limited to 20 people, so please contact Monica to register. Carpooling is encouraged!

pierodecampo@yahoo.com

@monicats12   on instagram

Facebook! : Monica DeCampo or as Monicats Studio 

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Teapot workshop with Wabi Scotia Pottery
Jul
7
to Aug 11

Teapot workshop with Wabi Scotia Pottery

Attention potters who want to improve your teapot skills!  

Price is $450. Only 5 spots available so sign up now

Come join Amy Noel,  in Middle Sackville, for a 5-session teapot workshop this summer. 

Monday evenings - 6pm - 9pm Starting July 7th through to August 11th

You will have specific classes on how to make spouts, lids, handles, and how to glaze your teapots.  Then, get to glaze and keep any fun jars, creamers and, of course, teapots that you make during the lessons. 

This workshop is perfect for potters who have been making mugs and bowls, but you're ready to work on something new.  

Contact Amy with any questions at amyderrah@gmail.com 

Find our more at www.wabiscotiapottery.com

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Exploring Clay in the Natural World
Jul
19
to Jul 20

Exploring Clay in the Natural World

  • Art Lab Studios and Gallery Parrsboro, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Course cost - $285
Course fee includes all slips, glazes, and stains; the care of the tiles after they are finished; loading the kiln, firing the tiles, and packing them up ready for pick up in the weeks after the course.

REGISTER HERE

In this 2 day course participants will explore a variety of clay related experiences: digging clay on the shores of The Bay of Fundy, near Diligent River, and then processing it to make decorative tiles. Instruction will be given on how to decorate the tiles using textures made from things found on the beach (sticks, wood, stones, shells, rope) and other decorating options, including stain, slip, and glaze possibilities.

Please note this will be a somewhat physically demanding course, digging, hauling clay, and some hiking will be involved as we collect the clay and bring it back to the studio. Old clothes and sturdy footwear are advised. We will be getting dirty! Please bring plastic bags and buckets or backpack to carry your clay from the beach back to our cars. You can only bring back as much clay as you can carry for the approximately 1/2KM we will have to walk.

Supplies to bring

Rolling pin, paring knife, a ruler and or a square. Any interesting items with texture that you might want to use. All other tools will be provided and glazes will be provided

Checkout the link to the website for further details and register!

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Glaze Mixing Workshop with Wabi Scotia Pottery
Aug
20
to Aug 23

Glaze Mixing Workshop with Wabi Scotia Pottery

  • Wabi Scotia Pottery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Everything you'll need to know to mix up and test your own glazes. Also covering how to fire and repair a cone art kiln with a digital controller (8 years old).

Sign up now for just $200 - spaces are limited

August 20th, 21st, and 23rd 

6pm - 8:30pm on the 20th and 21st 

10am- 11:30am on the 23rd 

We will learn how to mix up 1kg of a “base” glaze, following a glaze recipe. Then we will add different colorants to the glazes and get over 10 different glazes from one recipe. At the end of the workshop we will be able to review the results of over 50 possible glaze recipes!

Leaving this workshop, it is my goal that you feel empowered to mix your own glazes and test different colors in a glaze. You will also know more about firing a kiln and how to maintain it properly.

Day 1 (Aug 20th) - We enjoy snacks and drinks while learning about kiln repairs and firing a kiln.  Kiln insurance, kiln maintenance, and all your extra questions will be discussed.  You will be introduced to the glazes ingredients and glaze recipes and we will discuss materials and procedures for glaze mixing, storage, and testing. 

Day 2 (Aug 21st)- We mix up test glazes togeter, in groups of 2, and glaze test tiles. You become familiar with the different glaze ingredients and how to read a glaze recipe.  We load the kiln together and turn it on.

Day 3 (Aug 23rd) - We unload the kiln and examine our glaze results. There is a discussion about the various colors and we all take notes and pictures of the favorite glazes. 

You will need:  please bring your own

1. Emersion blender 

2. Face mask with a p100 dust rating

3. Micro scale that is able to weigh to 0.01 grams

More details about what to bring will be sent out in a welcome email about 1 week before the class begins in August.

Amy will provide:  the test tiles and glaze chemicals, as well as snacks and drinks on the first evening. 

* This workshopin not refundable, as it is holding a place for you in the workshop with a limited number of spaces and it prevents others from taking your spot.

Find our more at www.wabiscotiapottery.com

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NSPG Ceramic Social - Potswap with Morgan from Wave Ceramics
Jan
17
3:00 PM15:00

NSPG Ceramic Social - Potswap with Morgan from Wave Ceramics

It’s cold outside, the potters are in the slow season, and most of us are at home working alone. This is an opportunity to meet fellow potters in person, share goals for the new year and drink coffee in a mug YOU didn’t make! Free for members, OR you can join the NS Potters Guild for $25 (annual fee) and let this be your intro into the world of ceramics. Bring one mug or drinking vessel with you to swap. All levels of potters are welcome and encouraged to attend, although space is limited.
Register your place by emailing Morgan: waveceramics@gmail.com
The Pot Swap will be hosted at the newly opened Best Kind Mud Shop, a pottery supply store and studio space located at 945 Cole Harbour Road.

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Christmas Ornament Handbuilding Workshop with Darren of Cymraeg Ceramics
Dec
13
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas Ornament Handbuilding Workshop with Darren of Cymraeg Ceramics

  • North Preston Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create your own holiday magic! Join us at our Christmas ornament workshop where you can learn to make delightful clay decorations like the charming gingerbread house and festive hanging ornaments shown here. Let these handmade treasures inspire your own designs as you craft special memories to adorn your home this season. Perfect for giving your decor a personal touch or crafting thoughtful gifts for loved ones. All skill levels welcome, and all materials provided to let your holiday spirit truly shine!

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Christmas Ornament Handbuilding Workshop with Darren of Cymraeg Ceramics
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas Ornament Handbuilding Workshop with Darren of Cymraeg Ceramics

  • North Preston Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create your own holiday magic! Join us at our Christmas ornament workshop where you can learn to make delightful clay decorations like the charming gingerbread house and festive hanging ornaments shown here. Let these handmade treasures inspire your own designs as you craft special memories to adorn your home this season. Perfect for giving your decor a personal touch or crafting thoughtful gifts for loved ones. All skill levels welcome, and all materials provided to let your holiday spirit truly shine!

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Christmas Ornament Hand-building Workshop with Darren of Cymraeg Ceramics
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas Ornament Hand-building Workshop with Darren of Cymraeg Ceramics

  • North Preston Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create your own holiday magic! Join us at our Christmas ornament workshop where you can learn to make delightful clay decorations like the charming gingerbread house and festive hanging ornaments shown here. Let these handmade treasures inspire your own designs as you craft special memories to adorn your home this season. Perfect for giving your decor a personal touch or crafting thoughtful gifts for loved ones. All skill levels welcome, and all materials provided to let your holiday spirit truly shine!

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AX Ceramics Conference
Oct
3
to Oct 6

AX Ceramics Conference

  • AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us from October 3-6, 2024 for the second biennial AX Ceramics Conference: Sustainable Practices, featuring speakers Elizabeth Demerson, Tanya Doody, Jenn Houghtaling, Jim Kitts, Andrew McCullough, Nancy Oakley, Peter Powning, Elsa Valinas, and Michael Wood.

Your conference registration pass includes a welcome kit and activities associated with the October 3-6 event, including discussions, presentations, games, a Powning Designs studio tour, networking opportunities, and a live music concert. We will also provide a light breakfast and a lunch on both Saturday and Sunday. There will also be an optional sculpture workshop with Melissa Kennedy and a Fundy coast bus tour. Both of these events come with an additional cost.

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Exploring Clay in the Natural World
Jul
15
to Jul 16

Exploring Clay in the Natural World

Exploring Clay in the Natural World

In this 2 day course participants will explore a variety of clay related experiences: digging clay on the shores of The Bay of Fundy, near Diligent River, and then processing it to make decorative tiles. Instruction will be given on how to decorate the tiles using textures made from things found on the beach (sticks, wood, stones, shells, rope) and other decorating options, including stain, slip, and glaze possibilities.

Please note this will be a somewhat physically demanding course, digging, hauling clay, and some hiking will be involved as we collect the clay and bring it back to the studio. Old clothes and sturdy footwear are advised. We will be getting dirty! Please bring plastic bags and buckets or a back pack to carry your clay from the beach back to our cars. You can only bring back as much clay as you can carry for the approximately 1/2KM we will have to walk.

For more information and to register please visit   https://www.artlabstudios.ca/workshop/29573/exploring-clay-in-the-natural-world

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Plantanimal
Nov
28
to Dec 31

Plantanimal

  • The Craig Case Galleries, beside the Craig (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Nancy Roberts's dozen-plus intriguing ceramic sculptures

The Craig Case Galleries beside the Craig Gallery,

Alderney Landing.

2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth

Reception Thurs, Nov 30, 6-8 pm

View day or evening, any time the main hall is open, except during

weekend morning markets.

nancy.roberts@ns.sympatico.ca

https://nspotters.com/nancy-roberts

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Oct
11
12:30 PM12:30

Session 2 Call for Entry: A conversation with Brandt Eisner, Photography and more

We will have our second session on how to navigate a Call for Entry. Here’s a little note from Brandt Eisner on what we can expect next week:

 

"After our last session there was a lot of interest in further discussion around photographing work. It was suggested participants submit photos of their work for feedback. I invite you to send 2 or 3 images to Sheri White - sheri@urnsongpottery.com with the subject line: Call for Entry - session 2 photos. 

 

As a group we’ll identify what is a good photo and what is a so-so photo. This will also be a good opportunity for those who missed the last meeting, or anyone who has had questions or comments since, to ask any lingering questions about submitting to calls for submissions or submitting a proposal. 

Depending on our time I’ll also touch on the voice of the artisan. What does your work say and how is it identifiable? 

 

Thanks, Brandt"

 

Register in advance for this meeting: Oct 12, 2023 7-9 pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-CppzwqGd2PDmpjYKA7q3EqYzdCJSWg 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thanks!

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Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00

Call for Entry: A conversation with Brandt Eisner

Call for Entry - A How-to On Getting Ready for That First, or 31st, Show

Spend some time with Brandt Eisner, artist and curator, to learn about the how to’s of preparing for that next or first show. Through a series of info sessions and Q&A’s, Brandt will help us navigate a call for entry and understand what makes a good submission. 

As we explore the multiple steps from Expressions of Interest, to Call out, through to making your work and then making the submission, no questions will be too small to cover in these conversations with Brandt. Brandt will also answer questions around CV’s, artist statements, and what makes a good photograph. 

Interested? Join us on September 11th from 7-9 pm for the first in a series of discussions with Brandt via zoom. These are free events for current members of the NSPG.

Please register at the link below: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuduusrzwpHNzei30WnaYpnJ4c5pXU-yTS

A little more on our host, Brandt Eisner:

For the past 31 years, Eisner has been active in the Nova Scotia art community. He has owned two art galleries, most notably Swoon Fine Art in HRM. He also worked for two other galleries as gallery assistant and curator. He has been involved with various art organizations, serving on Boards of The South Shore Festival of the Arts, Truro Art Society and Craft Nova Scotia. He has been a mentor as part of the artist mentorship program offered by Visual Arts Nova Scotia, aside from being a juror for numerous other art shows. Currently, he serves as the curator of The Ice House Gallery in Tatamagouche, and is a co-creator of Eisner/Feit (productions/events). 

Eisner is a multimedia and performance artist who has had work shown throughout Nova Scotia and in New Brunswick. His work has been included in private art collections and has been purchased by the Nova Scotia Art Bank. 

Eisner received his BFA Interdisciplinary from NSCAD in 2005.

Please feel free to submit questions in advance of the meeting, please direct all questions to sheri@urnsongpottery.com with the subject line: Call to Entry question.

Try to get your question in by September 10th, as it well help to organize the discussion. 

Thank you! 

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Jul
15
to Jul 16

Exploring Clay in the Natural World

  • Art Lab Studios and Gallery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This workshop focuses on digging clay from the shore of the Bay of Fundy near Diligent River and bringing it back to the studio to process and learn about making tiles highlighting the use of textures and glazes.

Please see the link below for details
https://www.artlabstudios.ca/workshop/29573/exploring-clay-in-the-natural-world

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Jun
11
to Sep 30

The Ice Cube

  • Tatamagouche Creamery Squre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THE ICE CUBE!!!

Brandt Eisner is opening a summer fine craft gallery in a building near the Ice House Gallery, Creamery Square, Tatamagouche. Makes your trip to Tata even more worthwhile.

Ceramic artists include Shauna MacLeod, Carol Smeraldo, Danielle Sawada, Judy Gordon, Nancy Roberts, Rachel Morouney, Naomi Walsh, and Regina Coupar, with more to come over the summer.

Opens June 11 and runs into the fall.

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Endangered
May
5
to May 31

Endangered

  • Art1274 Hollis Gallery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Endangered, a group themed exhibition on Nova Scotia Endangered Species, opening on May 5 - 31 at 1274 Hollis St., Halifax 902-446-4077 . Open daily 11-5 (12-4 Sundays) or Shop online. Curbside pickup or free delivery in HRM - New art added daily at www.art1274hollis.ca

Art 1274 Hollis Gallery, Halifax's premiere Artists' Co-op, features over 20 local artists and artisans. Fine art and fine craft with dynamic new work of original paintings, jewellery, pottery, ceramic art, folk art, fused glass, sea glass artwork, rug hooking and fibre art.

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