6322 113th Ave
Fennville, MI
(269)236-9260 Dawn@KhnemuStudio.com
Visiting Artist Workshops
The following workshops are two hands-on pottery workshops offered at Khnemu Studio by the 2013 visiting artists. Space is limited, so make sure to make a reservation. For additional workshops or pottery classes visits the events page or the pottery classes page for information. Suitable to various skill levels.
Download a 2013 studio brochure.
Developing Surfaces: Screen Printing on Clay with Israel Davis
Dates: June 22 - 23
Time: Sat - Sun 10 - 5
Cost $80 per person, materials included
Special Showing of Israel's work:
May 28th - June 30th
Open Tue-Sun 10 - 5
or by appointment
The objects that Israel makes are based upon a series of memories and childhood dreams. At their basic core they represent the freedom and possibilities of youth. Through process and contemplation, these recollections have become physical visions of past, present, and future.
This hands-on workshop provides instruction and information on screen-printing with slips and underglazes onto clay slabs used to construct functional objects. Students will gain some hands on experience printing onto leather hard clay slabs and demonstration on how to produce a screen in a DIY setting.
$40 non-refundable deposit, remainder due 30 days prior to event.
Understanding Cone 6 Glazes Glaze Chemistry and Firing in Oxidation & Reduction with John Britt
Hands-on Workshop Sept 28-29
Time: Sat - Sun 10 - 5
Cost $150 per person
Reservations required-space is limited
Friday evening slide show presentation - Free
This hands-on workshop will focus on cone 6 glazes. Participants will create a series of test tiles of base glazes with a variety of colorants. Tests will be fired prior to the workshop in a Oxidation and Reduction environment. The results will be a comprehensive testing of various properties of glaze making materials and their results. John and participants will review and discuss the entire series of test tiles. Participants will gain an understanding
of glazes, their properties and results in both oxidation and reduction. Participants need to make a series of test tiles and ship/deliver to the studio 20 days prior to the workshop. You will have specific instructions on how to make your 1000 gram test batch, upon signing up for this workshop.
Participants may choose to have the studio make their test batch and tiles prior to the workshop for an additional $30 fee. 30 day notice prior to workshop required.
Contact studio for reservations. $40 non-refundable deposit, remainder due 30 days prior to event.
