MAEA Winter Retreat 2017:The winter retreat this year will be held at Lubrecht- with artist Stephen Braun.
Alternative firing techniques: Narrative in sculpture and surface design. Description: The participants will learn about the Obvara and Raku firing techniques. There will be instruction on underglazing and glazing to achieve a dynamic finished surface. Commercial underglazes and raku glazes will be used. These techniques will add a bigger pallet and attention to detail to bring to the raku process. Post reduction firing concerns, materials and techniques will be addressed. The Obvara firing technique will be explored and the process will be explained. This is a quick, engaging, hands-on glazing technique that requires no preparation except for having ware bisqued. These firing techniques are also low cost and quick and will be an addition to any ceramic lesson; engaging to students of all skill levels. Thursday Evening: A meet and greet session will feature a slide presentation of Stephen Braun’s work. Hours for education credits could be added for the lecture- slide show if people attend. it is about 1+/- hour and questions usually are lingering for 1/2 hour. Saturday will be a break out collaborative session where groups of people will work together to create a narrative sculpture. Information on making room reservations and registration for the retreat is at the bottom of this page. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in reserving a seat in the workshop. |
After the workshop, Students will be able to:
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About Stephen Braun:
Stephen Braun has worked in ceramics for over thirty years and has had numerous solo shows, been included in group shows nationwide and throughout the world. He has lectured and presented demonstrations at museums, universities and conferences. His work is in numerous collections and museums. Photos of his sculptures are published in text books, magazines, catalogues and newspapers. “Cause and Effect” is an 80 page book of Stephen’s work published by the John Natsoulas Gallery. He presently teaches at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.
Stephen studied ceramics with Rudy Autio and Ken Little at the University of Montana. He participated in a 6 week graduate seminar with presenters Peter Voulcos, Ken Fergusen, Robert Brady and Karen Breschi. In 2013 he co-founded “Ceramics Festiva”, an alternative firing techniques conference with David Smith at FVCC in Kalispell, MT
Stephen’s sculptures are narrative, figurative and Raku fired ceramics. The themes in his work are concerned with environmental, social and political issues.
Stephen lives outside of Whitefish, Mt.
Stephen studied ceramics with Rudy Autio and Ken Little at the University of Montana. He participated in a 6 week graduate seminar with presenters Peter Voulcos, Ken Fergusen, Robert Brady and Karen Breschi. In 2013 he co-founded “Ceramics Festiva”, an alternative firing techniques conference with David Smith at FVCC in Kalispell, MT
Stephen’s sculptures are narrative, figurative and Raku fired ceramics. The themes in his work are concerned with environmental, social and political issues.
Stephen lives outside of Whitefish, Mt.
How Much:The workshop is $110 for current MAEA members, $130 for non-MAEA per person.
The fee for this workshop includes the cost of all consumable supplies other than the ones listed below. The supplies have been pre-purchased for your convenience; this ensures that every student will have supplies on hand for a more enjoyable and successful workshop. The fees also pay for the artist instructors and the workshop room rental. You can send in a $40 non-refundable payment to reserve your spot in the class. There are only 15 seats available. Please mail your checks to: Amy York
1216 S. 5th W. Missoula, MT 59801 Make the checks out to MAEA. The participants are required to cover their own room and board. Dinner on Saturday night will be a potluck, however participants need to provide breakfast, lunches and snacks. The Lubrecht can provide meals if you let them know what you would like when you reserve your room.
Earn OPI Credit:OPI Renewal credits will be available for all instructional hours completed.
Thrusday, February 9th, 2017- Optional
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Where:
The Lubrecht Forest
Directions: From Missoula on Interstate 90 proceed east for approximately five miles and take Exit 109, the Bonner/Great Falls/Highway 200 Exit. Proceed east on Montana Highway 200 past the Town Pump, through Milltown and Bonner, and past the small town of Potomac at mile marker 16. (The Potomac Store and Bar is the last such establishment before Lubrecht). Continue past mile marker 22 and the Garnet Range Road. DO NOT TURN on the Garnet Range Road. Continue PAST the Garnet Range Road entrance for about 0.2 mile and look for the entrance sign to the Lubrecht Forest headquarters and Conference Center on the east (right) side of the Highway. A few hundred feet beyond the timbered arch entry way, the road forks at log cabin. This road circles the Headquarters Area. To reach the Forestry Center, Lodge, and Apartments turn left. The first building on the right is the Forestry Center where you can pick up keys for your stay at the Lodge or cabins. If you continue past the Forestry Center the next building on the right is the Lodge. The Lodge parking lot is on the left, although there are six parking/unloading spaces in front of the Lodge. Please use one of these two areas for parking. To access the cabins, dinning hall, pavilion and start of the cross country trails continue past the Lodge until you reach a large parking lot, or take a right at the fork near the entrance and log cabin. The road is a loop. Reserve a room at the Lubrecht Forest:Participants will be required to cover their own room and board. The Lubrecht Forest offers a range of overnight accommodations from fully-furnished Lodge rooms to "bring your own sleeping bag", wood-heated cabins.
Rates vary: $10-60 depending on your comfort level or budget. View the sign up sheet below to find someone who is looking to share a room.
Click here for details on lodging at the Lubrecht Forest. Contact information for lodging arrangements: Phone: Linda Nitz at (406) 244-5524 x 2 Fax: (406) 244-5004 Email: lubrecht.facilities@cfc.umt.edu |
Register for the Workshop:
The Winter Retreat Workshop is open to 15 participants. This is an event put on by your Montana Art Educator's Association, thus, priority registration given to current MAEA members. Please sign up below to indicate you are coming and what you can share for the Pot Luck Dinner!
If you cannot attend the workshop please let Eric Hanson know so your spot can be opened to someone on the waiting list. If the class fills, please sign up anyway and we will offer open seats to the next person on the list.
If you cannot attend the workshop please let Eric Hanson know so your spot can be opened to someone on the waiting list. If the class fills, please sign up anyway and we will offer open seats to the next person on the list.
