Round table discussions
Sunday Aug 27
David MacDonald will be available to answer questions.
The annual meeting of MSClayworks will start at 9am and will be followed with the round table discussions.
Discussions:
9:30 - 9:50 Rob and Cat La Warre
9:55 - 10:15 Amanda Koonlaba
10:20 - 10:40 Shelby Jane Toole
10:45 - 11:05 Tim Kenard
11:10 - 11:30 Antoinette Badenhorst
11:35 - 11:55 Koos Badenhorst
Discussions:
9:30 - 9:50 Rob and Cat La Warre
9:55 - 10:15 Amanda Koonlaba
10:20 - 10:40 Shelby Jane Toole
10:45 - 11:05 Tim Kenard
11:10 - 11:30 Antoinette Badenhorst
11:35 - 11:55 Koos Badenhorst
Rob and Cat LaWarre (All Artists Making a Living - AAMAL)
A refreshed perspective of what is possible when using the foundational template of Teaching, Artmaking, and Product Development to guide a thoughtful consideration of income streams balanced with personal satisfaction. What is Creative Intelligence and how can we use this advantage to build the success in life we desire? |
Tim Kenard (Ceramic Glazes)
Making your own glaze doesn’t have to be intimidating. But it can be, and it’s not for everyone. However if you like science and solving problems you can do this. There are hundreds of good books and videos on glaze formulation and hundreds more bad ones and it can be painful sussing out the good from the just plain unhelpful. My adventure in to glaze formulation came about because Im a stubborn, cheap, control freak, and I wanted to cut cost and have absolute dominion over my pottery. It will cost you a lot on the upfront but once you have the basic supplies you can make gallons of glaze at about %30 cost compared to your big suppliers. The greatest advantage it offers you is the ability to push, pull, tweak, and dial in the perfect color and texture to fit your work. It can be so frustrating when you have made a really good pot and glazed it with a really bad color. When you are at the mercy of the glaze supplier you will spend more and wait more. You’ll wait for shipping, ordering through the supplier, or driving, if you're like me and the closest second hand supplier is over an hour away, not to mention the mark up. I can’t give you everything in the time we have allowed but I can share my biggest mistakes and successes. I will have info on good books, bad videos, and the best advice from the biggest names in pottery. This talk will be geared toward the novice glaze maker. I believe the more potters know and the bigger the community the better off we all are and i’d like to share some common errors and tricks that can help you on your wa |
Antoinette Badenhorst (From hobby potter to professional)
Many years back I asked a successful ceramic art director and curator what it takes to become a professional artist. Her answer: take it one step at a time. Huh…..What did that mean? There is much more involved than just being a good potter and I see that every day in my conversations with potters. Competition is steep, and there is lots of good (and bad) work on the internet, so when and how do you know that you are ready to take the next step? How do you know your work is good enough? How do you take the next step? Do you have a fear of rejection? How to overcome that? How do you contact, behave, and interact with curators? How do we interact with other professionals online? How do I take advantage of opportunities? During this short discussion, I will interact with potters to hear their success stories and give early beginner potters an opportunity to ask questions. |
Shelby Jane Toole (Social Media) Doesn’t everyone have a love/hate relationship with social media? Whether you are 75 or 25 social media is intimidating. From viral attention to finding fellow artist and new customers, to huge insecurities and constant comparison- this tool brings every emotion from anxiety to joy. There is room for everyone when it comes to pottery. We are going to talk about how to strengthen your content, whether through simple marketing techniques or planned strategy, and enjoy using and growing your social media as a potte |
Koos Badenhorst (Art Photography)
What are the normal requirements to enter your images for a show or competition? What is the best backdrop for your art images? Can I use a cellphone to take pictures? What about lighting and white balance? How to prepare your art and craft images for professional presentations. |
Amanda Koonlaba (Arts education of the Mississippi Arts Commission) Discover the profound impact of the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) on arts education through Amanda Koonlaba's illuminating prespective. A seasoned educator and artist, Amanda unveils the pivotal Teaching Artist Certification Program, a cornerstone initiative reshaping the realm of arts integration. Operating under Mississippi Whole Schools, a distinctive project of the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Teaching Artist Certification Program takes center stage. Amanda adeptly unravels the program's central aim: empowering teaching artists to bolster their collaborative skills within schools. This strategic endeavor aims not only to enhance artistic engagement but also to amplify its impact on students. |