Presented By - Ted Camp
Dates: June 9, 10, 11, &12, 2014

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.   Participants will be introduced to the chemistry involved in salt firing through an exploration of the use of slips and glazes, the strategy of proper kiln loading and the salt-fire process.  

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

Monday, June 9, 2014 
10am - Introductions
11am - Salt Video Introduction
11:30am - Unload Salt Kiln
Lunch Break - 12:00 - 1:00pm  (Lunch Provided by SCAC)
1:00pm - 6:00pm   The afternoon will be spent learning glaze application, decorating bisqueware and loading kiln for firing.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014
10am - Kiln firing progress report
11am - Salt video Part II
Lunch Break - 12:00 - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 7:00pm    The afternoon will be spent firing the kiln, discussing salt process & chemistry and creating new work for the Thursday firing.  At the end of the day, students may participate in the salting process.
                 
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
10am - 12:00pm   Ted will demonstrate his throwing and decorating techniques for the salt glaze process. In addition, he will also discuss the chemistry involved with the selection of the clay body, slips, and glazes to provide a basis for future experimentation of the salt process by the participants.
Lunch Break - 12:00 - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm     Students will continue to make new work for the Thursday firing.

Thursday, June 12, 2014 
10am - 12pm - Unload Kiln, group critique, questions & answers
Lunch Break 12:00 - 1:00pm   
1:00pm - 4pm - Finish up pieces made during the workshop and load kiln for firing.
6:00pm - Farewell Wood-Fired Pizza Party

The workshop is officially over on Thursday afternoon. However, you are welcome to participate in the Friday firing.  Work from that firing will be available for pick-up on Sunday morning.   

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