March 1 & 15- Artist Talk and Workshop

Do you panic when you step into the glaze room? Are you afraid to experiment
beyond the single dip method of glazing? This focused mini course can help! In this
hands on workshop we’ll explore a range of glazing techniques based on building
layers, including: slipwork, brushing, wax resist, stencils and trailing. We’ll work
through a quick round of information gathering and glazing small test pieces.

Colleen Riley will lead this afternoon workshop on 1 pm - 4 pm on March 1st. Participants will have the opportunity to try different glazing techniques on bisqued cup forms and/or tiles.  Pieces will be fired at Maine Prairie Studio. In a follow-up zoom session on March 15th, we’ll analyze our results from the cone 10 firing.

This workshop is free and open to the public and is designed for intermediate to advanced students. Please register for this event on our website to reserve a spot.

Colleen Riley biography and statement:

I create ceramic works to be enjoyed with food, displayed in the home, or tucked into a serene garden. I fell in love with ceramics 30+ years ago, when on a whim I took the first class ever offered at the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis. Fifteen years later I transitioned from a career in graphic design to full-time ceramic artist, living and working in rural southern Dakota County.

From the beginning I have pursued a non-traditional approach to ceramics learning. I have worked with accomplished artists through coursework, intensive workshops and informal mentorships. I feel fortunate to work in a region rich with an abundance of talented ceramic artists – benefitting from their generosity, camaraderie and inspiration. In 2009, I founded Minnesota Women Ceramic Artists (MNWCA), an organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities to women ceramic artists throughout their
careers.

My work celebrates the historic ceramic tradition of employing decorative botanical themes, while making an intimate connection to my rural surroundings. The raw piece serves as a canvas to build imagery, layers, textures and color. Firing my work in atmospheric kilns adds an element of surprise, challenging me and ensuring that each piece is lively and unique.

"Fearless Glazing" Hands on Workshop with Colleen Riley- March 1 & March 15, 2025

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March 1 & 15- Artist Talk and Workshop

Do you panic when you step into the glaze room? Are you afraid to experiment
beyond the single dip method of glazing? This focused mini course can help! In this
hands on workshop we’ll explore a range of glazing techniques based on building
layers, including: slipwork, brushing, wax resist, stencils and trailing. We’ll work
through a quick round of information gathering and glazing small test pieces.

Colleen Riley will lead this afternoon workshop on 1 pm - 4 pm on March 1st. Participants will have the opportunity to try different glazing techniques on bisqued cup forms and/or tiles.  Pieces will be fired at Maine Prairie Studio. In a follow-up zoom session on March 15th, we’ll analyze our results from the cone 10 firing.

This workshop is free and open to the public and is designed for intermediate to advanced students. Please register for this event on our website to reserve a spot.

Colleen Riley biography and statement:

I create ceramic works to be enjoyed with food, displayed in the home, or tucked into a serene garden. I fell in love with ceramics 30+ years ago, when on a whim I took the first class ever offered at the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis. Fifteen years later I transitioned from a career in graphic design to full-time ceramic artist, living and working in rural southern Dakota County.

From the beginning I have pursued a non-traditional approach to ceramics learning. I have worked with accomplished artists through coursework, intensive workshops and informal mentorships. I feel fortunate to work in a region rich with an abundance of talented ceramic artists – benefitting from their generosity, camaraderie and inspiration. In 2009, I founded Minnesota Women Ceramic Artists (MNWCA), an organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities to women ceramic artists throughout their
careers.

My work celebrates the historic ceramic tradition of employing decorative botanical themes, while making an intimate connection to my rural surroundings. The raw piece serves as a canvas to build imagery, layers, textures and color. Firing my work in atmospheric kilns adds an element of surprise, challenging me and ensuring that each piece is lively and unique.

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