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Current Workshops

February 2012

Rogene Mañas
Mixed Media Artist
Paper Clay Workshop
Two half-days:
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 | 10am-2pm
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 | 1pm-4pm
Workshop fee: $100 per person

Make a mixed media masterpiece with Rogene Mañas. Learn new ways to create artwork in two half-day sessions using paper maché clay, tissue paper, and acrylic paint. On day one, you will sculpt the clay on boards. On day two, you will refine, carve and paint your finished piece. The result will leave people wondering how you made it. This workshop is easy, fun and very forgiving. A unique process, perfect for every skill level from beginner to advanced.

Rogene creates works with primitive art styles and inventive techniques. Combining plant, bird, and insect imagery with figurative elements in a slightly surrealistic fashion, she explores and illuminates what she calls "the essence within". Drawing from her imagination, her organic and often haunting compositions reflect both her Mediterranean heritage and her passion for Mexican folk art. Using a paper maché clay, collage materials and acrylic paint, she creates sculptural reliefs and textural paintings with lively color pallets. Her work can be seen in galleries in Eugene, Portland and Cannon Beach, Oregon. Rogene was featured on Oregon Art Beat in 2011.
Link: http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/890

Supply list:

Each person needs to bring:

• One 8x10 canvas or board (about 1/4" thick)
• 8 oz. Creative Paper Clay (from any art supply or craft store)
• Acrylic paint-- Bring what you have. If you do not already own them, you need to
minimally buy a set that includes ivory black, titanium white, a red, a yellow and a
blue. If you are unsure what colors to buy, email Rogene at
rogenem@phototidings.com <http://rogenem@phototidings.com>
• Paint brushes, a variety of sizes and shapes--at least one for detail plus at least 2-3
medium-small sizes. One should be cheap to use with glue.
• Xacto knife
• Pencil, eraser and black stylist marker of some kind
• Elmer's School Glue
• Plastic containers for water and glue/water combo
• A palette for acrylic paint such as an 8x10 piece of glass, a white plate, a glass plate,
or 2-3 white paper plates with plastic coating,
• Rolling pin or something that will work as a roller
• Tape, masking or whatever
• Gesso, small amount

Optional:
• Letter stamps, other things to stamp into the clay
• Hair dryer or heat gun to speed drying times

Rogene will provide:
• Inspirational images
• Carbon paper for transfer
• Tissue paper, variety of colors
• Tissue for sketching designs
• Plastic sheeting for clay work
• The loan of a wooden clay tool
• Rubbing alcohol
• Sand paper

Past Workshops

2011 Past Workshops

January 2011

James DeRosso
Monster Mash
Saturday, January 22nd or Sunday, January 23rd 1:30pm-3pm
Workshop Fee: $20 per person

Bring your son, daughter, niece, grandkids or friends! Sign-up for a session on either or both days. Each session lasts 1.5 hours. You and your companion will have a fabulous time! See how James creates characters that "go bump in the night" and make your very own monster with James as your guide! Monsters can be picked up after firing is completed.

Samuel Becerra
Clay Instrument Making
Saturday, January 22nd 10am-12pm (lunch break) 1pm-5pm and
Saturday, January 29th 1pm-2pm (painting fired instruments)
Workshop Fee: $85 per person plus $10 materials fee

Work with Samuel Becerra, local artist, musician and flute maker. Learn how to recreate the wonderful sounds of the Aztec, Mayan and Teotihuacan music. Build a jaguar flute from Mexico and discover the processes involved in the construction of this extraordinary wind instrument. Students will learn the techniques of clay "whistle making" and make their own instrument during this two day workshop. The second session is scheduled for a week after the first. Instruments will have been fired and will be ready for personal decoration.

Faith Rahill
Exploring the Decorative
Technique of Neriage
January 29th and 30th 10am-4pm
Workshop Fee: $175
Hands-On

Neriage is an ancient Japanese technique of layering, cutting and recombining different colors of clay to create an intricately patterned loaf which is then sliced and applied to the clay body. Join Faith for this two day hands-on workshop as she shares with us her knowledge of and expertise in this decorative technique.

Students will complete their project which will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up at a later date.

February 2011

Rogene Mañas
Mixed Media Workshop: Paper Maché Clay and Collage
Saturday, February 12th. 10am to 2pm and
Sunday, February 13th. 12pm to 4pm
$120 plus materials list

Looking for a way to get into art? Want to expand your repertoire of techniques?
This workshop is for all levels of students.
Have fun with Rogene Mañas while she teaches you how she makes her mixed media masterpieces. Learn several ways to create artwork using mixed media materials including paper maché clay, board or canvas and acrylic paint. Participants will complete one mixed media project during the weekend workshop.

Rogene Mañas creates works with unique, primitive art styles and inventive mixed media techniques. Combining plant, bird, and insect imagery with figurative elements in a slightly surrealistic fashion, she explores and illuminates what she calls "the essence within." Drawing from her imagination, her organic and often haunting compositions reflect both her Mediterranean heritage and her passion for Mexican folk art. Using paper maché clay, collage materials and acrylic paint, she creates sculptural reliefs and textural paintings with lively color pallets.

Supply list:
Each person needs:

• 1 8x8 or 8x10 board or stretched canvas (you can work on either surface)
• 4-8 oz Creative Paper Clay© (available at most art supply and craft
stores)
• Acrylic paint. Bring what you have. If you do not already own them, you
need to minimally buy a set that includes ivory black, titanium white, a
warm red and a cool red, a warm yellow and a cool yellow, and a warm blue and a cool blue. If you are unsure what colors to buy, email me:
rogenem@phototidings.com You can buy small starter sets at Oregon Art Supply or UO Bookstore if you need to.
• Paint brushes, one for detail plus at least 2-3 medium-small sizes. One
should be cheap to use with glue.
• Xacto knife
• Pencil, eraser and black stylist marker of some kind
• Plastic containers for water
• A palette for acrylic paint such as an 8x10 piece of glass, a white plate, a glass plate, or 2-3 white paper plates with plastic coating,
• Rolling pin or something that will work as a roller
• Masking tape
• Small amount of gesso
• Small piece of fine grain sand paper or sanding sponge
• Optional: letter stamps, other things to stamp into the clay

I will provide:
• Carbon paper for transferring image
• Tissue for sketching designs
• Plastic sheeting for clay work
• The loan of a wooden clay tool with a pointed end

March 2011

Beverly Soasey
Artist | Graphic Designer | Gallery Director
Mixed Media: Collage and Assemblage Workshop
Saturday, March 12. 1pm to 4 pm and
Sunday, March 13. 1pm to 4pm
$90 plus $10 materials fee

My passion for collecting and combining objects and materials, to create my own style of art, is what I want to share in this workshop.
Come and be inspired! Learn techniques and ideas for collage, and learn about the things that inspire me. I will demonstrate many techniques and have you begin trying your hand at it on the first day. Then day two, we will dive into the creative process. I will discuss how to create texture and interest, how to apply papers and objects, and whatever comes to mind as we work. Whether you have experience or not, you’ll learn some of my techniques and combine your personality into your own work of art. Leave with a wonderful piece of art to hang on your wall or offer as a springtime gift to a special friend.

Materials lists:
Students please bring:
• Paint brushes, medium size for acrylic paint and gesso. One cheap brush to use with glue – about a half inch-flat brush. I will have some paintbrushes on hand to loan out.
• Xacto knife
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Plastic containers for water and paint: 3 to 4 plastic food containers
(they do not need to be too large – small yogurt or slightly larger)
• Palette for acrylic paint, glue and gesso, such as lids to the plastic food container…something you may just want to throw out at the end rather than wash up.
• A self-healing cutting mat, if you have one. I will bring some to loan out.
• Acrylic Brayer, if you have one. I will have a few on hand to loan.
• You’ll want to bring some collage materials. Example: old photos, pages from old books, odd images, etc. I prefer older papers and will demo why some do not work as well as others. Remember, don’t overload what you bring, as too many things will overwhelm you. After you see some of what I work with, you will have a better idea what to bring on day two.

The following materials will be provided for each person with a materials fee of $10.00:
• Aleen’s Tacky glue
• Gesso
• Acrylic paint – an assortment of colors to use
• 300# watercolor paper to collage onto
• Misc. tools will be available to borrow, including paint and glue brushes, and some brayers
• Some collage materials to begin the process and add to your own collection

Avi Harriman
Learn to Spray Glazes Using a Spray Booth
Saturday, March 19. Noon to 4pm
$30 for Members of Clay Space and Local Clay
$40 General Public

Local artist Avi Harriman will teach the fine points of spraying glaze and using a spray gun and spray booth. A handout describing the construction of the spray booth will be included.

April 2011

Lee Takasugi
Introduction To Precious Metal Clay
Saturday, April 2. 11am to 5pm
$85 plus $50-$55 materials fee (silver prices fluctuate daily)

Walk away from this one day workshop wearing your own hand-made sterling silver earrings and pendant. Come and learn how to mold, shape , cut, texture, design and finish this very soft clay that anyone's fingers can master without previous experience. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a unique medium that transforms into 99.9% fine silver.

June 2011

Lee Takasugi
Precious Metal Clay Charm Bracelets
Saturday, June 18. 11am to 5pm
$85 plus $55-$60 materials fee (silver prices fluctuate daily)

Come hone your PMC skills of molding, shaping, stamping, texturizing, sanding and finishing this beautifully soft and easy-to-work with pure silver clay into small unique charms to hang onto a sterling silver bracelet. Individualize each charm with a name, your granddaughter's favorite animal, an encouraging expression, your own birthstone, a religious symbol... The memories created in this life-long memento are endless! Make the perfect gift for a loved-one. In this intermediate PMC class, you will review and further develop the skills you learned from the "Intro to PMC" class. You will also delve deeper into the various ways of setting stones. Basic wire-wrapping of Swarovski crystals will also be introduced. From this workshop, you will walk away wearing a sterling silver charm bracelet with six-to-seven charms dangling from it.
Please let us know your general wrist size, or if you would like a children's size bracelet.

Beverly Soasey
Artist | Graphic Designer | Gallery Director
Mixed Media: Collage and Assemblage Workshop
Saturday, June 25. 1pm to 4 pm and
Sunday, June 26. 1pm to 4pm
$90 plus $10 materials fee

My passion for collecting and combining objects and materials, to create my own style of art, is what I want to share in this workshop.
Come and be inspired! Learn techniques and ideas for collage, and learn about the things that inspire me. I will demonstrate many techniques and have you begin trying your hand at it on the first day. Then day two, we will dive into the creative process. I will discuss how to create texture and interest, how to apply papers and objects, and whatever comes to mind as we work. Whether you have experience or not, you’ll learn some of my techniques and combine your personality into your own work of art. Leave with a wonderful piece of art to hang on your wall or offer as a springtime gift to a special friend.

Bev's workshops always center around her current work, so expect the content to reflect Bev's latest journey's!

Materials lists:
Students please bring:
• Paint brushes, medium size for acrylic paint and gesso. One cheap brush to use with glue – about a half inch-flat brush. I will have some paintbrushes on hand to loan out.
• Xacto knife
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Plastic containers for water and paint: 3 to 4 plastic food containers
(they do not need to be too large – small yogurt or slightly larger)
• Palette for acrylic paint, glue and gesso, such as lids to the plastic food container…something you may just want to throw out at the end rather than wash up.
• A self-healing cutting mat, if you have one. I will bring some to loan out.
• Acrylic Brayer, if you have one. I will have a few on hand to loan.
• You’ll want to bring some collage materials. Example: old photos, pages from old books, odd images, etc. I prefer older papers and will demo why some do not work as well as others. Remember, don’t overload what you bring, as too many things will overwhelm you. After you see some of what I work with, you will have a better idea what to bring on day two.

The following materials will be provided for each person with a materials fee of $10.00:
• Aleen’s Tacky glue
• Gesso
• Acrylic paint – an assortment of colors to use
• 300# watercolor paper to collage onto
• Misc. tools will be available to borrow, including paint and glue brushes, and some brayers
• Some collage materials to begin the process and add to your own collection

July 2011

Samuel Becerra
Flutes Made in the Ancient Mexican Tradition
Saturday, July 30. 11am to 2pm & 4pm to 5pm
Sunday, July 31. 12am to 2pm
$95 plus $10 materials fee
students must be 15 years of age and up

Clay flute making at Clay Space!!! Join us and learn to build a beautiful flute in the Mexican tradition. Learn about the pre-Columbian musical instruments of Mexico. We will cover the basics of building the head sculpture; mouth piece techniques and methods of adding an antique acrylic paint finish.

October 2011

Beverly Soasey
Artist | Graphic Designer | Gallery Director
Mixed Media: Collage and Assemblage Workshop
Saturday, October 15. 1pm to 4 pm and
Sunday, October 16. 1pm to 4pm
$90 plus $10 materials fee

My passion for collecting and combining objects and materials, to create my own style of art, is what I want to share in this workshop.
Come and be inspired! Learn techniques and ideas for collage, and learn about the things that inspire me. I will demonstrate many techniques and have you begin trying your hand at it on the first day. Then day two, we will dive into the creative process. I will discuss how to create texture and interest, how to apply papers and objects, and whatever comes to mind as we work. Whether you have experience or not, you’ll learn some of my techniques and combine your personality into your own work of art. Leave with a wonderful piece of art to hang on your wall or offer as a springtime gift to a special friend.

Bev's workshops always center around her current work, so expect the content to reflect Bev's latest journey's!

Materials lists:
Students please bring:
• Paint brushes, medium size for acrylic paint and gesso. One cheap brush to use with glue – about a half inch-flat brush. I will have some paintbrushes on hand to loan out.
• Xacto knife
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Plastic containers for water and paint: 3 to 4 plastic food containers
(they do not need to be too large – small yogurt or slightly larger)
• Palette for acrylic paint, glue and gesso, such as lids to the plastic food container…something you may just want to throw out at the end rather than wash up.
• A self-healing cutting mat, if you have one. I will bring some to loan out.
• Acrylic Brayer, if you have one. I will have a few on hand to loan.
• You’ll want to bring some collage materials. Example: old photos, pages from old books, odd images, etc. I prefer older papers and will demo why some do not work as well as others. Remember, don’t overload what you bring, as too many things will overwhelm you. After you see some of what I work with, you will have a better idea what to bring on day two.

The following materials will be provided for each person with a materials fee of $10.00:
• Aleen’s Tacky glue
• Gesso
• Acrylic paint – an assortment of colors to use
• 300# watercolor paper to collage onto
• Misc. tools will be available to borrow, including paint and glue brushes, and some brayers
• Some collage materials to begin the process and add to your own collection

November 2011

Rogene Mañas
Mixed Media Artist
Painted Torn Paper Collage Workshop
Saturday, November 12 10am-4:30pm with 1/2 hour break
$85.00 plus $5.00 materials fee

Create a work of art from bits of torn paper. Join mixed media artist Rogene Mañas for a one day workshop and learn some of her favorite techniques for making art with a few simple materials. This method is perfect for those looking for a flexible, forgiving, and fun way to be creative. This class is perfect for all skill levels. Learn a variety of designing, gluing, application, and acrylic painting techniques in just 6 hours. Bring your favorite papers and an open mind to try something new.

This is a great opportunity to create an iconic image or tribute to someone important to you by using a face in your collage that has meaning to you. Whether from an old photograph, book, or magazine, enlarge the face to about 2-3" in width using a laser copier. I prefer using black and white so I can add my own color. NO INKJET IMAGES!

Each student should bring:

One 8 x 10 or 9x12 canvas
Paint brushes for use with acrylic paint: few medium sizes plus a small one for detail (not soft water color brushes)
Collage papers: bring a small collection of papers in a color pallette that you like. Include prints, solids, borders, pages from old books, odd images, etc. Bring laser copies or color copies rather than using actual photos or magazine paper.
Elmer's Glue
Acrylic Matte Medium
Acrylic Paints: black, white, plus whatever colors you have including metallics
Scissors
Exacto knife

These shared materials will be provided for a $5.00 fee:
inspirational images to give you ideas
colored tissue paper
some color copies of faces and hands
some collage papers
some acrylic paints
soft vine charcoal
rags
plastic containers
matte boards
rubber stamps to use

If you have it bring: craft heat gun or hair dryer, rubber stamps

December 2011

James DeRosso

Monster Shoppe

Saturday, December 10 | 1:30pm-3:00pm & 4:00pm-5:30pm

Sunday, December 11 | 12:30pm-2:00pm

Workshop Fee: $20 per person

Join us as James returns with his popular Monster Shoppe! If you missed him last time, here's your chance! The session lasts 1.5 hours. You and your companion will have a fabulous time! See how James creates characters that "go bump in the night" and make your very own monster with James as your guide! Monsters can be picked up after firing is completed.

2010 Past Workshops

In cooperation with Fiesta Latina
Ernesto Guevara
Contemporary Mexican Potter
will hold a demonstration workshop at Clay Space
Saturday, September 25th
11am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm

Working in Guanajuato, Mexico and utilizing local materials, Ernesto carries on the Guevara family tradition of working in ceramics. His grandfather, father, uncles and now Ernesto and his siblings, have all worked in ceramics. Ernesto now teaches ceramics in public schools in Guanajuato. His personal work has developed from an interest in pre-Colombian pottery.

There is no charge for this workshop. Come and meet Ernesto and watch him work. Families welcome.

Mi-Cree-Ni Quash-Mah
An American Indian Flute Making Workshop
July Workshop: 9, 10, 11
August Workshop: 20, 21, 22
Workshop Fee: $375

Come share in the wonderful experience of creating your own American Indian flute and the gift of storytelling through it. Take part and enjoy the magical and beautiful music this flute will bring into your life and the lives of those around you.

Mi-Cree-Ni Quash-Mah (most folks call him Queue) was taught at a young age by his grandfather how to craft and play the American Indian flute. Since then his life has been filled with many travels and experiences, but for over 20 years now he has called Eugene home.

Clay Space will be offering 2 workshops this summer hosted by “Queue”. Each workshop will be 3 days long and participation in the workshop will be limited to 7 people. Materials are included, each participant will finish with an American Indian flute of their very own and learn to play a simple melody. There will be a group recital and storytelling experience at the end of the workshop; participation is optional.

Ken O'Connell

Start Your Sketchbook Journey
Wednesday, July 21nd. 1pm to 4pm
Thursday, July 22nd. 1pm to 4pm
Workshop Fee: $85 plus materials list

Ken will inspire and help you begin the journey of using your sketchbook for the first time or get the process flowing again. Capture your summer travels and what you see around you. Learn to make simple sketches, draw better and draw fearlessly in public. Ken will go over important basics to drawing and sketchbooking, share some of his “studio” of 68 sketchbooks and query participants about interest in a specific theme (food, plants, faces, buildings) prior to the workshop weekend. (I'll cover them all). Register early and make sure we have your email address!

Kenneth O´Connell is a Professor Emeritus of the University of Oregon. Ken has taught and produced art in film, animation, painting, drawing, and ceramics. During the past 47 years he has worked primarily in sketchbooks. He has taught sketchbook classes at the University of Oregon, Sitka Center on the Oregon Coast, Tennessee, Colorado, and in Italy (including a trip planned in August 2010). The sketchbook is his portable studio and portable exhibition. They have recently been exhibited at the University of Oregon and the Jacobs Gallery (2007 UO, 2008 Jacobs). Check out the Oregonian article at:
www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2009/12/a_life_in_68_sketchbooks.html
Website: www.kosketch.blogspot.com

Materials List:
A basic blank page sketchbook (new or used with 15 or so blank pages) about 8″ x 10″
A few pens (markers or ink pens)
Coloring tools such as coloring pencils, watercolor, markers
Lead pencil and eraser and sharpener
Ken will bring some additional tools for students to sample

Lesley Strother
Abstract Painting: The Next Brush Stroke!

Saturday, July 24th
Workshop Fee: $85 plus materials list

In this workshop, we'll work with acrylic paint on canvas, which has a different texture and feel than paper, the medium in my previous Abstract Painting Workshop. We'll explore a variety of tools and techniques to break through old brain patterns and create new visual experiences based on our respective personal symbols. We will start this workshop with a limited color palette, painting with various types of brushes, sponges and color shaper tools to push paint around and remove layers of paint from the surfaces. Color shapers are various sized rubber wedges on handles and can be used to remove paint; creating lines, patterns, textures, etc. We will then add more color and additional techniques to continue building our individual visual language.

The second (optional) day, we will continue to work with techniques and focus on creating dynamic compositions: identifying emerging patterns, symbols and color schemes in our work and creating the illusion of space by working with contrasting elements such as rough/smooth, light/dark, etc. We will also touch on some issues such as creating a series of paintings, varnishing, framing (gallery wrapped vs. side stapled) and wiring.
All levels are welcome.

Materials can be purchased locally at Oregon Art Supply, the campus bookstore, or ordered from Daniel Smith in Seattle WA (800-426-6740 danielsmith.com), or other mail order vendors of your choice.

Acrylic Paint Medium Viscosity (jars or bottles) if you are going to purchase paint. If you already have tubes of paint, that will be fine. (I'll have some jars of paint you can try). If you are buying paint, I recommend 2 kinds: NOVA COLOR (Mail order only - Artex Mfg. Co. in Culver City, CA, 310-204-6900, novacolorpaint.com) or Golden fluid acrylics. NOVA has fluid colors available in a variety of sizes reasonably priced.
Recommended Palette (if you are buying new):
Black
White: Titanium
Yellows: Hansa, Indian
Reds: Pyrol, Napthol, Quinacradone Magenta
Blues: Phthalo, Ultramarine
Earthy: Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna
CANVAS
Bring at least 4 pre-stretched, pre gessoed canvases. Vary sizes, but no larger than 24″ x 24″
Brushes (bring what you have!) Preferred: Flat acrylic or watercolor brushes in a variety of sizes, especially 1″ - 3″ width. (These wide water- color wash brushes can be costly, so I will have a few you can try.) You can also get some inexpensive wide
paint brushes at the hardware store which will work for some of our techniques.
Colour Shapers - wide firm curve (by Royal Sovereign)/firm chisel no. 6 The wide firm curve color shapers are available from Daniel Smith or Jerrys Artarama (1, 2 and 3) are a bit costly. I'll have one of each size for you to try if your budget can't accommodate these items.
Terry Cloth Staining Pads; These are available in the paint department at Home Depot. I'll have a few extra for purchase if you can't get them.
Plastic Adhesive Spreader or Faux Painting Comb; Any size or shape teeth. The plastic spreaders are available in hardware stores. I'll have a couple for you to try if you can't get these.
Spray Bottle for Water
1 or 2 One Gallon Buckets
Large yogurt containers will work as well..
Paint mixing Trays/Bowls/Palette
Recycled things for palettes as well.
Paper towels/rags
Nitrol or Latex gloves or cream/wax paint barriers If you want to keep paint off your hands.
Plastic of some sort to lie paintings on while drying
Questions: call Lesley: 541-942-3448)

James DeRosso

Monster Mash

Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1

Workshop Fee: $20 per person

Sign-up for a session on either or both days. Each session lasts 1.5 hours. You and your companion will have a fabulous time! See how James creates characters that "go bump in the night" and make your very own monster with James as your guide! Monsters can be picked up after firing is completed.

Shannon Hardin
Beginning Beaded Jewelry Design:
Saturday, August 14th 11am - 2pm
Workshop Fee: $65 plus materials

A jewelry design workshop for beginners and those looking to improve or enhance existing skills. Shannon will also teach or refresh basic finishing wire work and stringing techniques.

Chef Chris Crosthwaite
Baking with Fire!
August 16th and 17th from 1 - 4pm
Class fee: $85
Join us in this two day workshop focusing on the principles and techniques of some basic breads baked in the wood fired oven at Clay Space. Chef Chris Crosthwaite from Lane Community College will lead an informative session over two afternoons using some of his personal favorites - Ciabatta and Focaccia breads. Day one will use commercial yeast in the Ciabatta bread; day two will utilize a natural sponge starter for the Focaccia. All breads will be baked in the wood oven, ready for you to take home- fresh and hot! Discussions will focus on bread leavening styles, types of breads best suited to wood ovens, basic wood oven dynamics and how to heat the oven in preparation for baking. This hands-on workshop will be informative and fast paced. Bring an apron, your cooking buddy and an interest in wood oven baked breads!

Ellen Davidson

Texturing & Slip Decorating Ceramics

Sunday, August 29th 11am - 1pm /break/ 2pm - 4pm
Workshop Fee: $40

Take your clay work to a new level with colorful slips and interesting textures. In this one day workshop we will cover the use of colored slips using a variety of techniques for its application from brush work and stencils to incising and sgraffito. Stamp making, using netting as pattern, press molds, and sprigging will all add visual interest and personal expression to your work. Clay can be a great canvas tor painters too. Bring a notebook, these are some HOT tricks!

Early 2010 Workshops

Ken O'Connell

Start Your Sketchbook Journey
Saturday, May 22nd. 1pm to 4pm and
Sunday, May 23rd. 12:30pm to 3:30pm

See description above

Judy Alison
Coptic Bound Journal Making
Thursday, April 15th. 6pm to 8:30pm and
Sunday, April 18th. 11am to 5pm

Fee: $100 plus materials fee

Using traditional bookbinding methods & materials, learn the process of making your own decorative “paste paper”. Use the paste paper to fashion your journal cover and learn the techniques of stitching and assembling signatures. The end result will be a personally handcrafted, coptic bound, sturdy journal. This workshop is hands-on and for all levels of students.

Rogene Mañas

Mixed Media Workshop: Paper Maché Clay and Collage
Saturday, April 24th. 10am to 2pm and
Sunday, April 25th. 1pm to 4pm

$95 plus materials list

Looking for a way to get into art? Want to expand your repertoire of techniques?
This workshop is for all levels of students.
Have fun with Rogene Mañas while she teaches you how she makes her mixed media masterpieces. Learn several ways to create artwork using mixed media materials including paper maché clay, tissue paper, davie board and acrylic paint. Participants will complete at least two mixed media projects.

Rogene Mañas creates works with unique, primitive art styles and inventive mixed media techniques. Combining plant, bird, and insect imagery with figurative elements in a slightly surrealistic fashion, she explores and illuminates what she calls the essence within. Drawing from her imagination, her organic and often haunting compositions reflect both her Mediterranean heritage and her passion for Mexican folk art. Using paper maché clay, collage materials and acrylic paint, she creates sculptural reliefs and textural paintings with lively color pallets.

Materials lists:
Students please bring:
--Acrylic paint-- Bring what you have. If you do not already own them, you need to buy the following colors minimally: ivory black, titanium white, a warm red and a cool red, a warm yellow and a cool yellow, and a warm blue and a cool blue. We can mix any color with these. Don't waste your money on cheap ones. The little bottles of acrylic paint you get at craft stores will work for some things but the tube paints are preferred because of their body (thickness).
--Paint brushes, one for detail plus at least 2-3 medium-small sizes. One should be cheap to use with glue.
--Xacto knife
--Pencil, eraser and black stylist marker of some kind
--Elmer's Glue
--Plastic containers for water and glue/water combo
--A palette for acrylic paint such as an 8x10 piece of glass, a white plate, a glass plate, or 4-6 white paper plates with plastic coating,
--Rolling pin
--Scissors
--Masking tape

The following materials will be provided for each person with a materials fee of $15.00:
--Gesso
--2 8x10 boards
--8 oz Paper Clay
--Carbon paper for transfer
--tissue paper, variety of colors
--Tissue for sketching designs
--Plastic bags for clay work
--wooden clay tool
--Davie board

Bob Richardson

Tile Decorating
Sunday, May 2nd, 10am to 2pm

$80 includes tile, glaze and firing of 2-3 tiles

Bob Richardson will introduce a variety of decorating techniques during this 4 hour hands-on workshop.
Each participant will decorate 2-3 of their own tiles that will be fired and may be picked up later. No previous experience required. Everyone welcome.

Beverly Soasey

Artist | Graphic Designer | Gallery Director
Mixed Media: Collage and Assemblage Workshop
March 12 & 13, 2010
Friday, March 12, 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 13, 1 to 4 p.m.

My passion for collecting and combining objects and materials, to create my own style of art, is what I want to share in this workshop.
Come and be inspired! Learn techniques and ideas for collage, and learn about the things that inspire me. I will demonstrate many things on Friday evening and have you begin trying your hand at it. Then Saturday, we will dive into the creative process. I will discuss how to create texture and interest, how to apply papers and objects, and whatever comes to mind as we work. Whether you have experience or not, you'll learn some of my techniques and combine your personality into your own work of art. Leave with a wonderful piece of art to hang on your wall or offer as a springtime gift to a special friend.
$80 / plus $10 materials fee

Materials lists:
Students please bring:
• Acrylic paint: If you have on hand, bring a few tubes of different colors you like. I will have some of my favorite colors on hand for you to use.
• Paint brushes, medium size for acrylic paint and gesso. One cheap brush to use with glue about a half inch-flat, cheap brush. I will have some paintbrushes on hand to loan out.
• Xacto knife
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Plastic containers for water and paint: 3 to 4 plastic food containers
(they do not need to be too large, small yogurt or slightly larger)
• Palette for acrylic paint and gesso, such as lids to the plastic food container
• You'll want to bring some collage materials, especially for Saturday. Example: old photos, pages from old books, odd images, etc. I prefer older papers and will demo why some do not work as well as others. Remember, don't overload what you bring, as too many things will overwhelm you. After you see some of what I work with on Friday night, you will have a better idea what to bring on Saturday.

The following materials will be provided for each person with a materials fee of $10.00:
• Aleen's Tacky glue
• Gesso
• 300# watercolor paper to collage onto a few sheets
• Acrylic paint, an assortment of colors
• Misc. tools will be available to borrow
• Collage materials to begin the process

Lesley Strother
Beginning Abstract Painting Workshop:
Explore your Personal Symbology
Saturday, March 6 10am-5pm (1hr lunch break)
$85 plus materials list

Working with acrylic paint on paper, we will explore a variety of tools and techniques to break through old brain patterns (I can't) and create new personal visual experiences.
We will start working in black and white, painting with brushes, sponges and color shaper tools to push paint around and remove layers of paint from surfaces. We'll then add color and additional techniques to begin building a visual language for expressing your individual vision.
We'll touch on some formal art practices (color, composition) in order to support our visual expressions, but this will not be the focus of the class. If you have previous experience with the formalities of practicing art, it will be helpful to your personal expressive endeavors, yet you don't need this experience in order to be successful in this class. Come and experiment and learn!

Lesley will be providing some materials; there may be a small materials fee; students will be asked to bring a few basic brushes and a black and white acrylic paint. More detail to come.

Rogene Mañas

Mixed Media Workshop: Paper Maché Clay and Collage
February 20 & 21, 2010
Saturday 10am-2pm | Sunday 1pm-4pm
$95 plus materials list
See Description above

2009 Past Workshops

Samuel Becerra

Antara: Andean Flute Performance & Workshop
Saturday, July 25th

Join us for this special performance and flute-making workshop (not ceramic!) with Samuel Becerra, a Young Audiences Program Musician. Leave with your own handmade flute! Call for more information.
For parent and Child $65 (one flute)
Child Only $55

Robbie Lobell

Kitchen to Table Tops

An Introduction to Working with Flameware

July 7th - July 11th

5 days Hands-on Workshop
Fee: $450 / 10% discount for CS members

This workshop introduces participants to flameware, a "flameproof" clay body formulated to withstand thermal shock when heated. We will explore utilitarian necessities of a cooking pot used in the oven or on the stovetop, and aesthetic considerations for a beautiful pot presented at the dining table. Casseroles, broilers, bakers, roasters, teakettles, skillets, saucepots, oven/pizza stones, trivets (and more) are all possible forms that may be investigated.

Faith Rahill

Exploring the Decorative
Technique of Neriage

July 18th and 19th
Fee: $155 / 10% discount for CS members

Neriage is an ancient Japanese technique of layering, cutting and recombining different colors of clay to create an intricately patterned loaf which is then sliced and applied to the clay body. Join Faith for this two day hands-on workshop as she shares with us her knowledge of and expertise in this decorative technique.

Bretton Sage Binford of Mudshark Studios

Introduction to Mold Making

& Slip Casting
Saturday June 13th 10am-5pm and

Sunday June 14th 10am-4pm
Free Slide Presentation Friday June 12th at 7:00pm

Have you ever wanted to make a mold of something and didn't quite understand the process or the best way to go about it? Well this is your chance. Join us here at Clay Space with professional mold maker and artist Bretton Binford as he clues us in on the fundamental basics to making plaster molds and the tricks to casting out of them. During this weekend workshop participants will be able to choose their level of engagement. There will be 10 slots available for students to have a hands on opportunity to work with Brett and to come away with one mold at the end of the weekend. Brett has requested that these participants bring three possible objects in which they would like to cast (objects must be no larger than 8"x8"x8"). These objects will provide the group with an understanding as to why one mold is more complex than another. Participants taking the hands-off workshop may also bring in a piece to discuss with Brett its' complexity and what would be involved to casting that object. Materials will be provided for those taking the hands-on workshop (please bring any personal favorite ribs and or clay shapers). All participants will be responsible for providing their own lunches. Please contact Clay Space if you have any questions at 541-653-8089

Cost: $200 for hands-on / $125 non member hands-off ($100 for members) / $65 non member 1 day ($55 member)

Dan Chen

Chop Making

Saturday, April 11, 1pm - 4pm

Dan Chen, teacher and master of many art forms, will cover the history of the many types of stamps (known as chops) used for signing artwork. Students will then make their own chops.

Susan Detroy
Transfer Methods Workshop
One Among Many: Mixed Media through Transfers
Sunday, April 5 11am-2pm
cost: $45 / $44 for CS members.
small materials fee $5-$8

Expand and incorporate new techniques and methods into your art. Learn transfer methods using easily obtainable materials. Most suitable for flat art work pieces, paper to paper. Focus will be on using photographs; you can also use clip-art or other copied materials. No experience necessary. Beginners welcome!

Frank Gosar

Brushmaking Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 1pm - 4pm

Make your own brush for painting, glazing or?

Gil Harrison
Thrown & Handbuilt Vessels
Saturday, February 7th
10 am - 5 pm
preceeded on Friday by a
FREE Slide Presentation at 7 pm
Cottage Grove artist, Gil Harrison will demonstrate the process and techniques he uses for creating thrown and hand built sculptural vessels. A free slide presentation will be offered on Friday evening prior to the workshop day. Beginners welcome.
$65 or $55 Clay Space members

Bev Soasey
Mixed Media Collage

Saturday, January 31
11am-4pm
Come and be inspired!
Spend an afternoon with Bev Soasey, accomplished artist, graphic designer and Jacobs Gallery Director. Combine objects and materials to create collage art or consider applying your skills
to a special hand designed gift in time for Valentine’s Day.
Beginners welcome.
$80 or $68 for Clay Space members / plus small materials fee

Dan Chen

Sculpture in Clay

Friday, January 23, 7pm (slide presentation)

Saturday, January 24, 10am - 5pm

Multi-skilled and talented Dan Chen will offer a full day demonstration on his process of creating a ceramic sculpture. Beginners welcome.

$65 or $55 Clay Space members

Donna Crispin

Undulating Seagrass Basket

Saturday, January 17

10am - 4:30pm

Interested in freeform and wildness? Learn the basics of twined basketmaking and working witth a variety of natural materials such as NW sedge, iris leaves, coconut fiber, seaweed. Each basket will be unique and a piece to treasure.

$65 or $55 Clay Space members (plus $10-15 materials fee)

Katie Swenson

Special Effects with Porcelain
Saturday | January 10 11am-1pm (demo)
Sunday | January 11 11am-4pm (hands-on)
Sunday | January 18 11am-2pm
(demo & glaze session)
Learn about Katie’s special techniques of working
with porcelain, creating fine delicate details
and glazing with stains and pencils.
Beginners welcome.
$150 or $125 Clay Space members

2008 Past Workshops

Mary Hindman

Start to Finish

3 days Hands-On Workshop
September 6th, 7th, and 13th
$250 | $200 for members of Clay Space

This is your chance to work with the wonderful woman who demonstrated and shared with us her experience and love of hand building at Clay Space's Grand Opening Celebration in May. Mary is a unique force in the clay community. Constantly evolving and challenging herself with new themes and forms of expression in clay. She is a true artist and generous in sharing what she has learned. Her workshop is for new and experienced hand builders. This is a unique opportunity to attend a workshop with Mary in Eugene!

Start to Finish Workshop Description
During this three day workshop in hand building, we will explore textures in clay, making boxes and glazing.

Day One: Saturday, September 6, 10 am-4 pm with 1 hour lunch break:
This day will be about texture. Slabbed out clay will be available for this exploration. We will also slab out clay for the next day's project.

Day Two: Sunday, September 7, 10 am-4 pm with 1 hour lunch break:
We will make boxes. Make as many or as few as you wish. There will be templates available or you can create your own box shape. We will talk about glazing and examples will be available to give you ideas.

Day Three: Saturday, September 13, 11 am-4 pm:
When we gather to meet for day three, your boxes will have been bisque fired. We'll glaze our boxes. Some glaze will be available at the workshop or you can buy some and bring your own. We'll discuss this on day two.

We'll provide 25 pounds of clay for each participant and more will be available to purchase if needed. Basic glaze colors and firing is included.

Class size is limited. If you have any questions, email or call the office at 541-653-8089.

Yosuke Koizumi
Demonstration: Shimpo Rep

Saturday August 16th @ Clay Space 11am-2pm

Yosuke Koizumi, received his BFA degree in ceramics from Tulane University in New Orleans. After graduating, Yosuke returned to Japan and worked as a production potter in the pottery village of Shigaraki for 2 years. Yosuke currently works as a representative for Shimpo America and travels around the world promoting shimpo pottery equipment, and most recently, the Shimpo Whisper wheel which he helped to design and develop.

Yosuke Koizumi's demonstrations will focus on the spontaneity of Japanese pottery and include the throwing of a 50 lb bowl, graced by his trademark frog. Prior to the demonstration, there will be a short slide lecture on the history of ceramics in Japan. Mark your calendars you won't want to miss this.

Robert Barron

Slide Lecture
June 23rd 6pm @ Clay Space

In 1984 Robert Barron established Gooseneck Pottery at Kardella, Victoria. With the assistance of a Crafts Board grant he built a 1000 cubic ft. five-chambered woodfired kiln. Influenced by the philosophies of Bernard Leach and Michael Cardew, and with a passion for the pots made by traditional crafts people throughout the world, he continues to develop ideas and techniques by exploring the intricacies of woodfiring.

Hank Murrow

New Ways to Begin, Alter & Finish Pots

Saturday June 14 | 9am to 5pm and

Sunday June 15 | 10am to 3pm

In this two day workshop Hank will cover soft faceting and roller trimming techniques; use of the ring bat and how to move the clay rather than cutting it.

There will be an opportunity to try Hank's tools on Sunday. Bring sack lunches. Drinks included: $85 for Saturday and Sunday. Pre-registration required. (Clay Space members $60)

A free Slide Show will be presented at 7pm on Friday evening, June 13th.