Nature Tradition: Porcelain with Adam Field

Acclaimed American studio potter, Adam Field is visiting the Shadbolt Centre from October 4-6. In this full-day demonstration on October 5, Adam will show methods for throwing, trimming and carving intricate patterns on a variety of wheel-thrown porcelain forms. Participants will develop a new perspectives on creating and decorating functional pottery, and will learn new skills for mapping out and carving geometric patterns in clay. Ideal for ceramics artists and pottery enthusiasts of all skill-levels, this demonstration will feature generous discussions about studio practice, aesthetics, materials, ceramic history, and promotion and marketing strategies for studio potters. Participants will gain the skills and confidence to create and decorate work in their own voice. About: Born and raised in Colorado, Adam earned his BA in art from Fort Lewis College. For two years, he immersed himself in the culturally rich art scene of the San Francisco Bay Area, where he began his full time studio practice. From there, he relocated to Maui, where he established a thriving studio business. He spent most of 2008 in Icheon, South Korea, studying traditional Korean pottery making techniques under 6th generation Onggi master Kim Ill Maan. In 2013 he created and premiered HIDE-N-SEEKAH at the NCECA conference in Houston, TX. After maintaining his studio in Durango, CO for 5 years, Adam moved to Helena, MT in 2013 where he was a long-term resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts. Adam is now a full time studio potter in Helena, MT. His works are included in private collections and kitchen cabinets internationally. No refunds after September 27.