2005 Summer Workshops at Hummingbird in Southern Oregon's Applegate Valley

There's an interesting article about slip cast ceramics in the May issue of CERAMICS MONTHLY to spur your imagination. Go to http://www.ceramicsmonthly.org/currentissue.asp


Oregon ceramist Jim Koudelka's sculptures stem from his "love of the vessel and my interest in industrial and mechanical artifacts." Striving for layers of implied age and use, he subjects the wheel-thrown, handbuilt and press-molded elements to several firings before assembly, then adds found materials to complete the form.

Jim Koudelka recieved his M.F.A. from Indiana University. He is a  Professor in Ceramics at the Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland, Oregon where he has taught for the past fifteen years. Jim has been an Artist in
Residence at The Archie Bray Foundation , Helena, MT, and the Bullseye Glass Connection, Portland OR. He has maintained an involvement throughout his career in both functional and  sculptural work. His work has exhibited in numerous national and regional shows receiving honors and awards. 
 

Jim Koudelka - August 13-15

Making Molds for Creative Applications

Workshop Description

This workshop will focus on the making and use of a variety of plaster, latex and rubber molds for the use with press molding and slip casting techniques with clay .  Artists will  work on the creation of their own molds. These molds will include latex texture molds, bisque molds, one piece plaster molds, two piece plaster molds of found objects or shapes and large scale light weight molds. Teaching methods will include demonstrations, slide presentations, and individual instruction and assistance. Outline below.

$20 Lab Fee will cover clay, one 50lb bag of plaster and latex for a small mold.


Yes, he's the guy on the back of Ceramics Monthly

Registration Form
Registration Open as of 6/9
B&B room has been reserved

OUTLINE: Three rock 'em, sock 'em days! Get ready to learn A LOT!

Sat. AM Clay and molds, press molding vs. slip casting,
 
Concepts of mold making, the dreaded undercut
 
Making bisque molds,
 
PM One piece slump or hump molds demo, lightweight large scale molds, latex
molds, work session
 
evening Slides of Jim Koudelkas¹ work

Sun. AM Plaster  mixing and pouring, pour slump molds
 
PM Two part molds demo, work session.
 
evening Slides of various artists¹ mold works

Mon. AM Set up and pour 2 part molds
 
PM Set up and pour 2 part molds, special problem solving session