Statetement

Since the age of twenty, I have been a visual and decorative artist, dedicated to the creation of ceramic sculpture and pottery. My creative activity ranges from design to intuitive art. The root for my artistic style is based upon my studies of North American, European and Japanese ancient traditions and cultures. My personal beliefs in these cultures inspire and fulfill my creative stream. My goal is to extend the existing collection of my works as a way of connecting a universal appreciation and understanding of the beauty of these cultures and traditions.

The Divine word evoked the existence of all things. This is the Force of the liberation of the Breathing of Life. The “thoughts” of the Great Spirit displayed by this Force are expressed in the perceivable form. This form is the self-expression of the artistic Spirit. The expression of this artistic Spirit gives the gift of the realization of the Breathing of Life. We never lose that – this is the way... Alexander Kastulin.

Private classes of Hand building Sculptural Clay.

Sculpturing through hand building is an ancient art of crafting clay. Unlike wheel thrown ceramics sculpturing, hand ceramics has endless possibilities for both the beginner and experienced artist.

The program offered for adults only will orient students to many traditional methods of hand building including, working with pinching, coiling and slab techniques, press-moulding and slip casting.

Students will learn:

· How to work with glazes, slips, and oxides
· How to develop finished surfaces
· The techniques involved in creating ceramic art by hand building
· How to form and decorate their own hands-on projects in clay or casting slip.

Sessions are informal, with time for experimentation as well as consolidating basic techniques. The class is designed to meet with individual needs and varying levels of ability.

Fee for this program is $20.00/hour (time per class starts from 3 hours), , pay-as-you-go, and includes materials such as clay, glaze and firing, as well as teacher assistance. A $10.00 fee applies to each practice hour where individuals have opportunity to work with clay unassisted and uninstructed. Students will take home original hand made treasures.

Studio/Shop

Artwork is hand made and unique. Existing artworks can be purchased in my studio by appointment only or during exhibitions and art sales. Artwork may also be ordered and customized based upon previous work showcased in my Picasa webgallery. (link to Picasa)

Gifts

Ceramic pottery and sculptural works are exciting gifts for any occassion and celebration such as weddings, birthdays, parties, anniversaries and other events.

Gift certificate can be made upon request and redeemed at my shop, exhibitions, as well as for custom work or pottery classes gallery (link)

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