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Pottery Classes with Michael Wisner and Juan Quezada
 Michael Wisner Pottery |
My in-depth studies with many southwestern pottery masters, allows students to learn from a wide range of ceramic techniques. Since 1990 I have taught many one to two-week workshops. Students learn everything about Southwestern pottery techniques including; gathering native clays, hand building, polishing, painting, and pit firing. Both oxidation and reduction firings are explored. Reduction fires achieve the shiny black on black technique made famous by Maria. Oxidation fires are used to create the many beautiful colors of pottery seen in the Southwest. From my work in modern ceramics, I have adapted many techniques to accommodate studio potters and sculptors. Students in my classes will learn everything they need to continue making southwestern ceramics at home. All skill levels are welcome. |
Scheduled courses for 2008
for more information please email me at michael@southwestpottery.com
Two week Course at Anderson Ranch August 18-29, 2008
Michael Wisner and Juan Quezada team teach at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Colorado. If you have any interest in learning this technique DON'T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY to learn from master Juan Quezada and his 20-year student Michael Wisner. Go to andersonranch.org for details and registration or call 970-923-3181.Pottery classes with Juan Quezada
Juan QuezadaJuan Quezada single-handedly revived the Casas Grandes ceramic tradition. As a young boy, Juan collected firewood in the mountains above his village. He often found pottery shards from the Indian culture that once thrived in Northern Mexico. Juan reasoned that if these pottery shards were found here, everything to make them must be nearby. At age fourteen Juan began experimenting. Juan never had a ceramic teacher nor had he ever seen pottery fired. Fifteen years later, through trial and error, Juan reinvented an entire ceramic technology.
To study with Juan is to see a genius at work. Juan is the most inspirational teacher I have ever worked under. His enthusiasm and technical knowledge in ceramics are unparalleled. Juan Quezada offers seven-day workshops in Mata Ortiz Mexico.
Classes originate in the United States then drive into northern Mexico to Juan's village. Field trips include a tour of the archeological ruins of Paquimé to learn more about the Indians that inspired Juan's artwork and the Cave of the Olla. Classes may be held in the village of Mata Ortiz where there are local family or hotel accommodations and a workshop in Juan's house.
A second, more adventurous option is to attend the class at the archeological site, Cave of the Olla. Students camp and work in an outdoor workshop in the pristine Cave Valley.
I organize, translate and assist Juan in these workshops. From the longterm working relationship I have with Juan, students will gain a richer understanding of this living master's techniques and enthusiastic approach to art. For more information please email me at: michael@southwestpottery.com or call at (970) 618-1140.
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