John Britt PotteryArtist BioJohn Britt has been a potter and teacher for over 25 years. He lives in mountains of western North Carolina although he grew up in Dayton, Ohio. John is primarily a self-taught potter who has worked and taught at universities, colleges and craft centers across the country, including the Penland School of Crafts where he served as the Clay Coordinator and then, as the Studio’s Manager. He is the author of the “The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glaze; Glazing & Firing at Cone 10” which was published by Lark Books in 2004, was the juror for the book; "500 Bowls”, and has written numerous articles for ceramics publications including: Ceramics Monthly, Ceramic Review, Studio Potter, Clay Times, Ceramic Technical and The Log Book. He is currently a studio potter in Bakersville, North Carolina and teaches glaze chemistry, glazing and firing workshops. ScheduleJOHN BRITT’S UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
January 17 -22, 2010 Learn basic glaze chemistry of clay bodies and glazesThis overview of ceramic glazes is designed for intermediate to advanced potters seeking to expand their skills. Discussion of cones, kilns, firing dynamics and principles, as well as applying those principles to various firing cycles will be our focus. We’ll mix glazes and do color and line blends for cone 10, cone 06, and cone 05. Firing will be done on test tiles and your own bisque-fired mugs/cups. https://www.folkschool.org/index.php?section=class_detail&class_id=3431 John C. Campbell Folk School
February 11-12, 2010 Glazes for Wood Fired potteryThursday 1:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. http://www.kilnwalk.org/2010_GC_ClayConf.shtm Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society Website: Email:
Theme : IndependenceMarch 31 – April 3, 2010 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Panel: Ceramic Technology-Material Issues April 2, 2010 Friday 10:00 – 11:30 p.m. http://nceca.net/static/conference_home.php
www.kentuckymudworks.com 825 National Avenue
Understanding Firing and Cone 10 ReductionWeekend Firing of Shino, Celadon and Copper Red Glazes April 30 – May 2, 2010 John Britt’s StudioFriday 6:30 p.m – 9:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $220.00 includes recipe handout (PLUS $30.00 FIRING AND MATERIALS FEE) $250.00 Total John Britt Pottery Studio
May 10 – 14, 2010 Learn basic glaze chemistry of clay bodies and glazesCovering low, medium and high-fire glazes: This course in basic ceramic chemistry is designed for potters who want to become better acquainted with the materials used in ceramics, their origins and uses in high-fire, mid-range and low fire glazes. We will briefly cover oxides and their sources, the Seger Unity Molecular formula, and will mix and test glaze recipes on test tiles. Some experience with ceramics is preferred. John Britt’s StudioDaily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $450.00 includes glaze notebook (PLUS $50.00 FIRING AND MATERIALS FEE) $500.00 Total John Britt Pottery Studio
May 15, 2010 One day, hands on class on basic craft photography. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $75.00 (includes digital photographs of 2 pieces and a delicious lunch). Joy Tanner and John Britt will conduct a one day, hands on class on how to take digital photographs of your three dimensional ceramics/crafts using a simple, low tech approach for the beginner. John Britt Pottery Studio 154 Sparks Road Bakersville, NC 28705 828-688-6615 828-467-5020 (cell)
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May 16, 2010 One day, hands on class on basic craft photography. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $75.00 (includes digital photographs of 2 pieces and a delicious lunch). Joy Tanner and John Britt will conduct a one day, hands on class on how to take digital photographs of your three dimensional ceramics/crafts using a simple, low tech approach for the beginner. Space is limited to 8 people. John Britt Pottery Studio 154 Sparks Road Bakersville, NC 28705 828-688-6615 828-467-5020 (cell) johnbrittpottery@gmail.com
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June 7 – 11, 2010 Sierra Nevada CollegeThis course in basic ceramic chemistry is designed for potters who want to become better acquainted with the materials used in ceramics, their origins and uses in high-fire, mid-range and low fire glazes. We will briefly cover oxides and their sources, the Seger Unity Molecular formula, and will mix and test glaze recipes on test tiles. Some experience with ceramics is preferred. For more information: Sheri Leigh O’Connor, Workshops Director http://www.sierranevada.edu/1189
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June 21 -25, 2010Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences120 Long Beach Blvd
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