Brush Making

Oregon College of Art & Craft would like to announce its upcoming spring workshops. To register, or for more information call 503.297.5544.

CE791 0 APR 8 & 9; SAT/SUN 9:00AM-4:00PM $180; STUDIO FEE $45 During this two-day workshop, participants will create a series of 8- 10 handmade brushes. Demonstrations will illustrate technical meth-

ods such as knot tying, epoxy mixing, and cutting and wrapping of hairs involved in creating brushes by hand. In addition, each partici- pant will receive a brush making supply list that contains addresses and contact information for ordering additional supplies. The variety of hairs used and other materials furnished include deer tail, cat tail, moose, and horse hair; rooster hackle; broom corn straw; and vari- ous types of twine, epoxy, bamboo and leather. The brushes created in this workshop will be functional and can be used to paint ceramic, ink, watercolor, and printmaking surfaces. Register by March 23. No prerequisite. Location: Ceramics Studio

GLENN GRISHKOFF, INSTRUCTOR

Glenn Grishkoff (MFA, Claremont Graduate University ) has devel- oped a national and international reputation as a brush maker and ceramic artist. He has been a guest artist at the Shigaraki Cultural Ceramic Park, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts and the LH Ceramic Residency in Joseph, OR. In 1995, Glenn traveled to South Africa and Namibia to research artists and create his own art-work including one-of-a-kind handmade brushes. Since 1992, Glenn has presented over 125 workshops and lectures focusing on the art of Eastern and Western brush making.

8245 SW Barnes Road

Portland, OR 97225 503.297 $544 or 800.390.0632 OREGON COLLEGE OF -ART¢ CRAFT

Continued from page 1 Wi Te Tau Pirika Taepa (1946- )

Wi Te Tau Pirtka Taepa Wi served in Vietnam and as a prison officer at Wellington's Wi Tako prison before becoming a self-taught carver. While working as a social worker, he developed an interest in clay as an alterna- tive to wood for teaching boys in reform institutions how to carve. In his own work, clay offered more freedom than stone or wood. Now known for his ceramic work, he prefers a "low-tech" approach-hand building, sawdust firing and incorporating Maori and Pacific design elements. He is keen to develop, with other members of Nga Kaihanga Uku (the national Maori clayworkers’ organization), a solid kaupapa (purpose) for Maori clay workers. He has participat- ed in many exhibitions.

Canadian “FIRED UP! Contemporary Works In Clay” presents NEW GROWTH - SYNTHESIZING CLAY

1984 - 2006 - Exhibiting at the 40th Annual NCECA Conference, Portland, Oregon, USA March 8 through March 11 2006 - Hours 9.00 am - 4:00 pm Canadian “FIRED UP! Contemporary Works In Clay” is a diverse group of professional ceramic artists who have since 1984 annually held an exhibition and sale during the last weekend of May in Metchosin, just outside the city of Victoria, B.C. Up to four guest artists are invited annually to participate, ensuring encouragement to other artists and

offering the public a diverse & interesting show. The Philosophy of Fired Up! is to: Promote ceramics as a fine art form Educate the public about the ceramic arts Serve as a venue for new and innovative work Improve interaction with other ceramic artists and their work To meet and interact with the public.

Fired Up Members 2006

Potters Guild of British Columbia Newsletter

February 2006