Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

Sunday

1 Day Welding Workshop

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Using MIG welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, plasma cutters, grinders, shapers, and cut-off tools, students will learn metalworking and metal sculpture design. Each date is a separate workshop with its own project and finished piece.

Course Goals: Explore the fun of completing a project with steel, using basic metal cutting and welding equipment.  Wear cotton or leather clothing, bring gloves and eye protection if you have them.  Welding helmets, ear and eye protection, gloves will be provided.

No. of attendees – 4. 

Evolving Forms with Clay (2 days)

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Workshop by visiting artist Antra Sinha, featured in All Sketches Wish to be Real.

This weekend workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced students who are comfortable working with clay and want to push their sculptural practice further. Inspired by Antra Sinha’s process, students will explore how original sculptural shapes can emerge through hands on making, repetition, and adjustment rather than following a set project.

Demonstration and guidance will be woven throughout the workshop, alongside plenty of studio practice time. Students will create a series of small sculptural experiments, building, revising, and refining forms while paying attention to balance, structure, and how each piece holds together. With mentoring from the instructor, participants may choose one form to develop into a finished, palm sized sculpture. Featuring a lunchtime Art Talk from Antra on Saturday @ 1:00pm!

This workshop is ideal for students who already have some experience and are interested in experimenting, taking risks, and developing a more personal approach to sculptural making.

Artwork will be fired by our dedicated clay studio staff.

Please note that the firing process takes 7-14 days, and your finished pieces will be available for pick-up only; shipping is not offered for class creations. Remember to collect your masterpiece within 60 days to avoid recycling.

Image- Root forms, woodfired ceramics, 5” H. 2005 photo credit: Joginder Singh



Family Friendly: Menorahs in Clay

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Craft your personalized Menorah from clay! Discover the art of crafting Menorahs in diverse and creative ways, exploring shapes, designs, textures, and glazes to fashion a unique piece.

Once completed, your Menorah will be fired and ready for pick-up within 7-14 days after your class. Please note that shipping for class work is unavailable. Kindly ensure timely retrieval within 60 days to avoid recycling. The price is per project, and we welcome kids under 12 when accompanied by an adult. Join us for an enriching experience in shaping your very own Menorah, a beautiful addition to your festive celebrations!

Throwing Large Forms on the Wheel (2 days)

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Learn how to throw large forms on the wheel in this two day workshop with Tom Caswell! Practice centering large amounts of clay, combining separate pieces to make one large form.

This class is best suited for ceramic artists who are comfortable on the wheel and want to take their skills to the next level.

Artwork will be fired by our dedicated clay studio staff.

Please note that the firing process takes 7-14 days, and your finished pieces will be available for pick-up only; shipping is not offered for class creations. Remember to collect your masterpiece within 60 days to avoid recycling.

 

 

 

Throwing Large Forms and Surface Decoration

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In this two-day workshop, expect to learn how to create large forms on the potter’s wheel and explore surface decoration using Sgraffito and Mishima techniques through demonstrations and hands-on practice. On Day 1, you’ll focus on working with large, stacked forms using porcelain. On Day 2, you’ll learn to apply surface decoration techniques, including Sgraffito and Mishima. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have gained new skills to create larger pieces and incorporate unique imagery into your pottery. This class is for intermediate & advanced wheel throwers.

Workshop Agenda- Matt Conlon Large Forms & Sgraffito_ Mishima

Matt Conlon Website

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Advancing your Glaze Game Workshop

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Advancing your Glaze Game is a two-day in-depth workshop on developing strategies and styles for those with beginner to advanced ceramic experience. Students should expect to gain a broad understanding of how glaze and surface materials are structured, application techniques, and troubleshooting post-fired work. The workshop will include related research and examples while encouraging experimentation and group collaboration.

Surface techniques for greenware work will include using colored clay, underglazes, slips, and other pre-bisque options. Glaze applications will include layering interaction, creating depth and texture, glaze mistakes, and refiring work. Students should come with an understanding of the basics of working in clay. Attendees are highly encouraged to bring at least one bisque piece for testing techniques. 

AGENDA:

Day 1: 10am – 5pm (with break for lunch)

  • Presentation and Group Think on developing research, strategy, and style for your work
  • Technical Approaches in the Greenware State
    • Colored clay
    • Underglazes, slips, washes, stains
    • Pre-bisque decisions & finishing your work with glazing in mind

Day 2: 10am – 5pm (with break for lunch)

  • Presentation and Group Think on understanding “what is a glaze”
  • Technical Approaches to Glaze Layering
    • Variations in Glaze Interaction
    • Creating Depth & Texture
    • Troubleshooting, glaze mistakes, refiring
    • Post-glaze techniques