Foreword by Joel Fisher
Introduction by Dr Koos de Jong, Director of the EKWC
Author’s Note and Acknowledgements
1. Material, Method and Process
2. Clay Body and Casting Slip
3. Preparations Prior to Making
4. Handbuilding
5. Using Moulds
6. Drying
7. Firing Biscuit
8. Glazes and (Sinter) Engobes
9. Painting and Decoration
10. Terra Sigillata
11. Firing Glazes
12. Non-Ceramic Treatment
13. Advanced Section: Clay
14. Advanced Section: Glaze
15. Advanced Section: Terra Sigillata
Appendix 1: Unity Formulas and Percentage Analyses
Appendix 2: Further Reading
Appendix 3: Glaze Calculation Software
Appendix 4: Suppliers List
Appendix 5: Names of Participants 1991–2003
Index
A comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre.
The European Ceramic Work Centre, based in the
Netherlands, is an international workplace where artists, designers
and architects explore the technical and artistic possibilities of
ceramics. The EKWC operates as an artist-in-residence centre and as
a centre of excellence. Its aim is to promote the development of
ceramic art, design and architecture.
Anton Reijnders graduated from the Fine art Academy in
‘s-Hertogenbosh in 1981. Since then, he has taken part in
exhibitions throughout the world, contributed to conferences and
symposia and given lectures in Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA.
He has contributed to the creation of the European Ceramic Work
Center ’s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands where, as head of
studios and workshops, he has worked with international artists. He
has been visiting professor at the New York State College of
Ceramics at Alfred University and currently teaches at the Gerrit
Rietveld Academy (BFA) in Amsterdam.
Combines expert advice and information from many of the EKWC's
tutors and may well be the new 'bible' for ceramic artists,
amateurs and students.
*Craftsman Magazine (Feb 2006)*
It is essential reading for everyone from beginners to experts.
*Craftsman Magazine (Feb 2006)*
an impressive overview of techniques, recipes, and working
processes used at the European Ceramic Workcentre in the
Netherlands [...] The best part of this book is the color
photographs throughout [...] There is probably no better guide to
this period of large-scale ceramic sculpture in Europe, and for
that alone, the book is worth it. There is also information on
paper clay, large-scale plaster sculptures, and other adventurous
approaches to clay, making this a useful resource for ceramic
sculptors and designers [...] it is a unique book that does cover
every part of working with clay.
*The Studio Manager*
the tables and process illustrations are highly useful
*Art Journal Open*
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