Presented By - Ted Camp
Dates: June 15 - 21, 2015

Learn from the man who built our salt kiln, Florida clay artist and kiln builder Ted Camp... 

Ted received his BA from College of Wooster, Ohio and his MFA in ceramics at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Ted served as professor and chair of The State College of Florida, Bradenton and also taught in the Summer Six art program at Skidmore College. Upon retirement from The State College of Florida, Ted was named Resident Artist, "which means that while the responsibilities and the paycheck will be gone, he gets to stick around to use the department's equipment while returning his attention to his art."  His work is currently on exhibit at L'attitude Gallery, Boston, Symmetry Gallery, Saratoga Springs and Craftsman HouseGallery, St. Petersburg, FL. In addition, Ted is currently on the Board of Directors at Artcenter Manatee where he also teaches ceramics classes.

We are very pleased to have Ted here again this year to lead this workshop.  Everyone will benefit from his many years of kiln building and salt-firing experience.   

This workshop will focus on the use of salt for glaze formation.  Students will use slips and glazes provided by the Center in preparing their work for the class firings and participate in the planning, loading and firing of the salt kiln.  Students will learn my approach to slip and glaze application specifically for salt firing.  A discussion of the salt process and how it is controlled by decisions involving the chemistry of the materials will be conducted. Participants making work at the center will be able to use special slips developed by the instructor. Critiques, based on the results of each firing, will enable students to build on their knowledge and experience of this dynamic process. Students should leave the workshop with a clear understanding of the salt-fire process, knowledge of how to control the effects of the slips through chemistry and application, and the colors and surface possible with the available chemicals.

 In addition, throughout the week, Ted will be demonstrating his techniques for large-scale construction of platters and hand built/wheel thrown vessels.

 Participants are encouraged to bring 10-12 pieces of previously bisqued, cone 10, Stoneware or Porcelain to the workshop for the first firing.  For those who are local and want to use a specially formulated salt stoneware clay body to make work for the first firing, you can purchase the salt clay from the center in advance of the workshop.  Contact Jill (518-581-2529) for price and availability.  Also, shipping is available for work created during the workshop. Check with the center for the details.

Each participant is encouraged to bring up to 12, Cone 10, bisque-ware pieces to be glazed and fired during the first firing.   Cone 10 salt body clay will be available for purchase.

The workshop will be limited to 10 participants, on a first come, first served basis with a preference given to our members.