The CAG (Ceramic Artist Guild) will be presenting a series of workshop/seminars to train experienced Ceramists to become certified judges for sanctioned ceramic competitions. If you have a background in ceramics and would like to participate and expand your own horizons, you may want to consider becoming a judge. Some of the upcoming class locations […]
The CAG (Ceramic Artist Guild) will be presenting a series of workshop/seminars to train experienced Ceramists to become certified judges for sanctioned ceramic competitions. If you have a background in ceramics and would like to participate and expand your own horizons, you may want to consider becoming a judge. Some of the upcoming class locations […]
All the Legal Stuff Well, its about that time. You cannot go much further in planning your business venture without taking care of all the legal and foundation matters. Yes, its those icky taxes, licensing, etc. Now that you have your location, you need to make sure you have your business license and your tax […]
None – Informational A ceramist’s brush is their best friend. With proper care they will serve you well. This guide will give you some hints as to how to care for them and increase their service life. A brush is anything from several straws banded together or any number of fibers, hairs, or synthetic strands […]
NONE – Informational Brushes come in all sort of sizes, shapes and materials. Basically, a brush consists of long fibers attached to a firm shaft by a ferrule. The ferrule on most brushes is made of metal and holds the bristles to the shaft. All brushes are hand made. The parts may come off a […]
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 Training seminars have been scheduled all across the country over the next few months. Slots are filling fast. This certification is by the Ceramics Artist Guild (CAG). If you are interested in becoming a certified judge for ceramics competitions, contact the Cag at www.ceramicartistguild.com Here is the current schedule: Vallejo, CA […]
The CAG (Ceramic Artist Guild) will be presenting a series of workshop/seminars to train experienced Ceramists to become certified judges for sanctioned ceramic competitions. If you have a background in ceramics and would like to participate and expand your own horizons, you may want to consider becoming a judge. Some of the upcoming class locations […]
It is not too early to make summer plans. I always operate on the premise that a business person, especially one in retail, needs to plan a year ahead. Well it’s not a year ahead, but if you have not already done so, it is definitely time to make plans and preparations for Summer and […]
The technique of salt glazing was discovered sometime in the 14th century in Germany. The process was originally used with low-fire ceramics, but quickly became a favorite technique with stoneware. Western Europeans used the salt glaze process in salt kilns quite extensively during the 16th and 17th centuries. Americans have produced salt ware since early […]
It Is NOT Too Early to Make Summer Plans Summer day camps for kids are a gold mine for ceramic studios. When you have children’s groups, you cannot ignore the needs and preferences of your regular clients. You need to keep in mind that not everyone wants to work around children and that many of […]
None (Instructional) The look of airbrushing on ceramics is age old. You can see its early effects on pieces like the ones done by Hull Pottery. The subtle gradation of shading cannot be matched by any other technique. There is simply no way to effect the gradual shading of hues from one color to the […]
NONE – Informational Brush strokes is the art of creating pictures and patterns with simple strokes of the paint brush. Every type of brush, will create its own unique footprint on your canvas, be it paper, fabric, or ceramic. Consider your piece of ceramic bisque as a piece of oil canvas. It does not matter […]
It is not too early to make summer plans. I always operate on the premise that a business person, especially one in retail, needs to plan a year ahead. Well it’s not a year ahead, but if you have not already done so, it is definitely time to make plans and preparations for Summer and […]
By now, you have some idea as to what kind of venture you want to tackle. And you have pretty well determined where you want to locate your new business. Of course money is going to be a strong factor in how much space you have to begin; but I encourage you to not cramp […]
