Fang Cuit 2018 – Ceramics Festival in La Bisbal D’empordà
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
Each summer the Bisbal Ceramics School puts together a ceramics festival called Fang Cuit (meaning “cooked clay”). The festival offers six days of conferences, exhibitions, demonstrations and performances. It’s all about learning, fun and the celebration of ceramics ..read more
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An Artist’s Odyssey: Chasing Ghosts, Masters and The Business of Art, by Alan Pierce
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
Alan Pierce has recently published An Artists’ Odyssey, an e-book that provides insight and perspective into the joys and challenges of being a professional artist. Alan was kind enough to invite me to contribute a few words of advice for aspiring creatives ..read more
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Thanh Ha pottery village in Vietnam
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
When I explore art in other countries, I like to do more than just visit museums. If possible, I try to connect with the artists, see how and where they work, and even get my hands dirty. Sometimes traveling involves unexpected surprises. On a recent trip to Vietnam, I didn’t get my hands dirty so much as my feet ..read more
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Culture & Craft: Discovering Peruvian Pottery
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
On a recent trip I learned about Peruvian pottery from the Incas and other indigenous cultures. Their artwork inspired new reflections on the important links between craft, culture and storytelling ..read more
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Moroccan Pottery from Safi
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
Moroccan red clay is quarried from the Safi region and much of it is processed, thrown and fired on Colline des Potiers. Most potters still use traditional wood firing kilns, while some have updated to electric and gas kilns ..read more
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The Art of Slowing Down
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
I’ve come to the conclusion that if I slow down, so will my life. And my art is the key to slowing down. My transition into a creative career is bringing home life lessons that I previously only understood on an intellectual level ..read more
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Terrania Ceramics Festival 2019
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
Terrania is an International Ceramic Festival attracting clay artists and art lovers from near and far. The festival takes place in Montblanc, in the province of Tarragona ..read more
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Open Studios Poblenou 2019
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
The Tallers Oberts, or Open Studios, of PobleNou consists of four days in which the artistic spaces of Barcelona’s most creative neighborhood open their doors to the general public. The workshops offer a schedule of activities so that the visitors can get to know the artists’ work in a more profound way ..read more
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10 Unique Ceramic Gift Ideas
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
Are you thinking of giving some ceramic gifts this year? Giving pottery is fun because it’s unique, handmade and something that most people enjoy. When you think of handmade pottery, you might be thinking of plates, mugs and dish sets. But your ceramic gifts don’t necessarily have to be for the kitchen. Here are some ..read more
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How to Use Decorative Ceramic Plates in Your Interior Design
Amelia Johannsen
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2y ago
If you’re interested in incorporating plates into your decor, first you should consider all of the different kinds of plates available to you. Afterwards, you can decide if you want to use a stand-alone piece, a collection of different kinds of plates, or an assortment of similar plates ..read more
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