Clay Camp 2014 Information

STARworks Ceramics will have Clay Camp in this summer.

Clay Camp 1: June 16(Mon) - 20(Fri)
Beginners&Intermediate, 20 people, 
age 7 - 15 years old, no experience needed

Clay Camp 2: June 23(Mon) - 27(Fri)

Intermediate&Advanced

20 people max, age 10 - 15 years old, 

must have an experience of making pottery especially wheel throwing

Cost: $90 per student

Class: 11:00am-2:30pm (Lunch Break: 12:30pm-1:00pm)

Pick Up: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

* students should bring their own lunch and eat in the eating area. 

We provide drinks at break.

See more info at STARworks website.
http://www.starworksnc.org/ceramics/summer-clay-camps.html

Martin Luther King Day

STARworks Ceramics Supply Shop will be closed on Jan 20 (Mon) for Dr. Martin Luther King Day. 
Thank you for your business!

Holiday Info

STARworks Ceramics Supply shop is closed until January 2. We will be open on Jan 3rd and also 4th which is the first Saturday of a month. Thank you for your business and have a good holidays!

A Day with Takashi Nakazato

Dec 14 (Sat), 2013

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Takashi Nakazato Hands-on Workshop
STARworks Ceramics Clay Studio
Mr. Nakazato will be demonstrating traditional pottery techniques unique to his hometown of Karatsu, Japan – one of the six traditional pottery communities in Japan. Michael Sherrill from Mudtools has crafted a “bull’s tongue” which is a versatile tool typically used to make Karatsu-mono (Karatsu ware). Each participant will be provided with their own tool and Mr. Nakazato will instruct how to use it.

Noon to 1 p.m.
Traditional Japanese Lunch
Share a traditional Japanese lunch with Mr. Nakazato. Mr. Nakazato is well known for his culinary skills, and participants can dine with him and discuss the relationship between foods and Japanese tableware. (Lunch is included in workshop fee)

1 to 3:30 p.m. 
Workshop continues
Continue the workshop while learning trimming and other finishing techniques with Mr. Nakazato.

Pre-registration for this workshop is required. 
Space is limited. Cost: $195.
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Evening program is free and open to the public.
No registration is required.

4 to 5 p.m.
Yosuke Koizumi Slide Show, Lecture & Demo
STARworks Gallery
Following graduation from Tulane University with a degree in ceramics, Yosuke Koizumi returned to his native Japan and worked as a production potter in the traditional pottery village of Shigaraki. He then went on to work for Shimpo where he was instrumental in the development of the RK-Whisper potter's wheel. Mr Koizumi’s demonstration and talk will focus on the spontaneity of Japanese pottery.

5:30 to 8 p.m.
Takashi Nakazato Slide Show, Talk & Q&A 
STARworks Gallery
Mr. Nakazato will present a slide show that will immerse viewers in the rich cultural and traditional pottery heritage of Karatsu, Japan. A brief question & answer segment will be followed by a reception in the STARworks gallery with beer, wine and light refreshments. The evening will conclude with a throwing demonstration performed by Mr. Nakazato.

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STARworks Ceramics Supply shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on December 14. Please take advantage of our STARworks Clay & Shimpo Equipment Holiday Sale while you are here.

Basic Wheel Throwing

Learn the basic skills required to be a potter.  Experience what it's like to center a lump of clay on the wheel and transform it into a functional and/or decorative creation to keep for years to come.  Learn basic wheel throwing techniques.

Date: October 18

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

Cost: $50

Instructor: Hitomi Shibata

Registration deadline is October 16.

 

Click here to download registration form.

 

To register, call (910) 428-9001, send email to  rhonda@centralparknc.org or mail check and registration form to:

 

STARworks

P.O. Box 159

Star, NC 27356

Clay Processing & Testing Workshop

This is an excellent workshop for those interested in using local clay in their studio.  Learn how to process and test clays to create the perfect clay body for your needs. 

Date: October 21

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: $50

Instructor: Takuro Shibata

Registration deadline is October 18.

 

Click here to download registration form.

 

To register, call (910) 428-9001, send email to  rhonda@centralparknc.org or mail check and registration form to:

 

STARworks

P.O. Box 159

Star, NC 27356

Clay Christmas Wreath

Celebrate the holiday season by creating a Chrismas wreath to decorate your home. This workshop is appropriate for all ages.  It's a great activity for the whole family to enjoy after STARworks Glass Ornament Sale.

Date: December 7

Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $20

Instructor: Hitomi Shibata

 

Click here to download registration form.

 

To register, call (910) 428-9001, send email to  rhonda@centralparknc.org or mail check and registration form to:

Newsletter Spring 2013

Clay and Materials price going up from April 1st!

We try our best to keep our prices as low as possible, but due to the clays, materials and freight cost already went up, we need to increase our clay and materials price from April 1st.

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Hyang Jong Oh Workshop

Date: April 26 (Fri.), 27 (Sat.), 28 (Sun.)
Location: STARworks Clay Studio
$100 per person, including lunch on the 27th and 28th
Pre-registration required

In this workshop, you will learn about the rich pottery tradition in South Korea from Hyang Jong Oh’s lecture, and you will learn how to make an Onggi Jar with their unique slab construction and paddling techniques from his demonstrations. You will also experience how to make clay slabs with their traditional methods.

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FireFest 2013 at STARworks

Celebrate our town, Star, NC with community fueled art and fire; showcasing local, national and international artists creating sculpture and art for Star, NC . FireFest is a three-day festival of workshops, demonstrations, hands-on activities for all ages, food and local beer .
Friday 10am-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
The special guest artists are glass artist Hank Murta Adams, metal artist Ben Galata, and ceramic artist Hyang Jong Oh. Each artist will create a sculptural piece that will be installed at STARworks.

http://www.starworksnc.org/events/firefest.html

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STARworks Ceramics Clay Camp 2013

 An opportunity for youth to be introduced to making pottery -- a traditional art of the region.  Lead Instructor, Hitomi Shibata holds a Master of Education, Fine Arts and Crafts, and has vast experience leading pottery workshops, educational programs and exhibitions. Students will learn basic pottery making and sculpturing skills using local clay.
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Clay Camp 1, Beginners: June 17 (Mon) – 21 (Fri)
24 people max
Age 7 - 10 years old, no experience needed

Clay Camp 2, Intermediate: June 24 (Mon) – 28 (Fri)
20 people max
Age 9 - 12 years old, must have experience making pottery including on the wheel

Clay Camp 3, Advanced: July 8 (Mon) – 12 (Fri)
10 people max
Age 12 - 15 years old,
must be able to use electric wheel without support. Two years clay camp experience or equivalent desired. Students will concentrate wheel throwing and will make high quality sculptures with professional artists. Students need strong self-motivation and interest for arts and crafts.
 
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Drop Off: 11:30am - 12pm
Class: 12pm - 3pm  (1:30-1:50 Snack Break)
Pick Up: 3pm - 3:30pm
Students may bring lunch to eat before class begins in the snack area of the studio.

Related Schedule
Aug. 12 - 16    Summer Camp Exhibition in the STARworks Gallery
STARworks Ceramics will host an artist reception & Exhibit, so young artists can show off their work to family & friends.
 
Guest Artists this year:
Ben Owen Ⅲ, Seagrove Potter
Eck McCanless, Seagrove Potter
Rosa Patton, Artist
MaryElaine Bernard, Ceramics Artist & Educator
Greg Bender, Art Educator
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Fee: $85
includes instruction, all materials, firings,
snacks and student exhibition.
Payment is due at registration.
 
 
To Register, visit STARworks at 100 Russell Dr, Star, NC 27356
 
Or, Download a form from our website: http://www.starworksnc.org/images/Summer_Camp_Registration_Form_-2013.pdf
 http://www.starworksnc.org/ceramics/summer-clay-camps.html
Or, call to 910-428-9001
 
Deadline for registration is May 31, 2013

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Clay Camp for Teachers 2013

Class Description:
This class is made for teachers and instructors who want to brush up pottery making technique and knowledge. STARworks Ceramics will share useful information from our ceramic educational programs.

Schedule:
Clay Camp for Teachers 1: July 23 (Tue) 12-2pm (and 1 hour extra studio hour)
Workshop: Hand building and Wheel Throwing

Clay Camp for Teachers 2: July 30 (Tue) 12-2pm (and 1 hour extra studio hour)
Workshop: Handbuilding and trimming
Seminar: clay, under glaze, and other useful materials and information

Clay Camp for Teachers 3: Aug 6 (Tue) 12-2pm (and 1 hour extra studio hour)
Workshop: Glazing and Glaze Firing
Seminar: Glaze making and managing firing

Clay Camp for Teachers 4: Aug 13 (Tue) 12-1pm
Seminar: Evaluation, exhibition set up and other issues, gallery talk, etc
Participants will pick up their own pots

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$100 for 4 series
All materials, instruction and firing fee are included
20 people maximum
Participants must be an art related teacher of K-12 schools or art institutions

http://www.starworksnc.org/ceramics/summer-clay-camps/150-clay-camp-for-teachers.html

Clay Camp 2013 Update

Clay Camp 1, Beginners: June 17 - 21
24 people max
age 7 - 10 years old, no experience needed

Clay Camp 2, Intermediate: June 24 - 28
20 people max
age 9 - 12 years old, must have an experience of making pottery especially wheel throwing

Clay Camp 3, Advanced: July 8 - 12
10 people max
age 12 - 15 years old, must be able to use electric wheel without support, prefered to attend clay camp in last two years or equivalent experience. Students will concentrate wheel throwing and also make high quality sculpture with professional artists. Required self motivation and strong interest for arts.

Related Schedule
Aug 5 - 9 Summer Camp Show installation in the STARworks gallery
Aug 12 - 16 Summer Camp Show in the STARworks Gallery

Cost: $85 per student
Drop Off: 11:30am - 12pm
Class: 12pm - 3pm  (1:30-1:50 Snack Break)
Pick Up: 3pm - 3:30pm
* students may bring own lunch and eat before class begins in the clay studio eating area

Guest Artist: Ben Owen, Eck McCanless, Rosa Patton, MaryElaine Bernard

If you are interested, please call to 910-428-9007 or email to hitomi@starworksnc.org

Clay Camp for Teachers 2013

Clay Camp for Teachers 2013

Class Description:
This class is made for teachers and instructors who want to brush up pottery making technique and knowledge for their class room. STARworks Ceramics will offer and share useful information from our ceramic educational programs.

Schedule:
Clay Camp for Teachers 1: July 23 (Tue) 12-2pm (and 1 hour extra studio hour)
Workshop: Hand building and Wheel Throwing

Clay Camp for Teachers 2: July 30 (Tue) 12-2pm (and 1 hour extra studio hour)
Workshop: Handbuilding and trimming
Seminar: clay, under glaze, and other useful materials and information

Clay Camp for Teachers 3: Aug 6 (Tue) 12-2pm (and 1 hour extra studio hour)
Workshop: Glazing and Glaze Firing
Seminar: Glaze making and managing firing

Clay Camp for Teachers 4: Aug 13 (Tue) 12-1pm
Seminar: Evaluation, exhibition set up and other issues, gallery talk, etc
Participants will pick up their own pots

$100 for 4 series
All materials, instruction and firing fee are included
20 people maximum
Participants must be an art related teacher

Star Elementary 4th graders

Star Elementary school 4th graders (about 40 people) came to STARworks Clay Studio on Fab 12th and made face jugs that was their special theme at school.

They will come back to our clay studio in March and they will paint on their face jugs and glaze, too.
It was fun and thank you for your great work!

Holiday Information

STARworks Ceramics Supply Shop will be closed the following days:
from Dec 20 (Thurs), 2012 to Jan 1 (Tue), 2013
We are open until Dec 19 (Wed) 4:30pm, then will be open on Jan 2 (Wed) 10 am.
Thank you for your business and don't forget to have enough materials before the holidays!

Clay Snowmen Unloaded

I just unloaded kiln yesterday and the clay snowmen looked great.
Thank you very much for your participation.

Wish you have great holidays!

STARworks Ceramics

Clay Snowman Workshop went well

We had a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for joining the workshop!

STARworks Event Information

Just want to show you the clay snowmen which were made in SWC Clay Studio.
"Clay Snowman Workshop" will be hold on Dec 1, 1-2pm at STARworks Ceramics Clay Studio.
Just several spots left. Sign up if you would like to.

Also there is an event, Holiday Ornament Sale by STARworks Glass on Dec 1, 10am-1pm.
STArworks Ceramics will sell some Xmas ceramic ornaments, too.
Don't miss it!

Thanksgiving Holiday

STARworks Ceramics will be closed from Nov 21 (Wed) to Nov 25 (Sun), 2012.
Thank you for your business and support.
Have a great Thanksgiving!

Clay Snowman Workshop

Space is getting full (10 left). 

Please sign up sooner!

December 1 (Sat)  “Clay Snowman Workshop”

Instructor: Hitomi Shibata and Susan Yates

Age: All ages (families are welcome!)

Cost: $15/person

Time:1pm-2:00pm

Class size: 50 people/max

For Class Registration, email to: hitomi@starworksnc.org

SWC Clay Studio Upcoming Workshop, Fall 2012

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SWC Clay Studio Upcoming Workshop, Fall 2012

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October 6 (Sat)  “Clay Pumpkin Workshop”

Instructor: Hitomi Shibata

Age: All ages (families are welcome)

Cost: $15/person

Time: 1pm-2pm

Class size: 50 people/max

December 1 (Sat)  “Clay Snowman Workshop”

Instructor: Hitomi Shibata and Susan Yates

Age: All ages (families are welcome!)

Cost: $15/person

Time:1pm-2:00pm

Class size: 50 people/max

For Class Registration, email to: hitomi@starworksnc.org

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STARworks Ceramics Last Stock & Back to School Special Sales

Date: September 5 (Wed) - September 7 (Fri), 2012
for 3 days Only!

Business Hour: 10am-4:30pm

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STARworks Ceramics Last Stock Sale

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Item No.1

Used Regular Brick, Medium Duty

9" x 4.5" x 2.5"

Price $1.10/piece

3000 pieces only!

    No.1 Used Regular Brick

Item No.2

Used Regular Brick, Low Duty

9" x 4.5" x 2.5"

Price $0.80/piece

600 pieces only!

No.2 Used Regular Brick

Item No.3

Used Large Brick, Medium Duty

13.5" x 9" x 4.5"

Price $12.00/piece

300 pieces only!

No.3 Used Large Brick
(top brick is a regular size one)

Item No.4

Used U-Shape Large Brick, Medium Duty

20" x 5 1/4" x 5 3/4"

Price $10.00/piece

50 pieces only!

No.4 Used U-Shape Large Brick

Item No.5

Used Thinner Brick, Unknown, High Alumina

9" x 4.5" x 1.5"

Price $1.25/piece

1217 pieces only!

No.5 Used Thinner Brick

Item No.6

Used Kiln Shelf, Refractory

13" x 16" x 5/8"

Price $15.00/piece

100 pieces only!

No. 6 Used Kiln Shelf

Item No.7

Used Ware Cart, Iron, Rollable

SIzes are vary

Price $100.00/piece

20 pieces only!

*Until Stock Last

*As is Condition

*No Warrantee&Guarantee

*No return

*First Come First Served

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Shimpo Products, Back to School Special Sale

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Aspire Pottery Wheel, 1/3HP

Price $399.00

2 stock left

Aspire

Aspire w/Foot Pedal Pottery Wheel, 1/3HP

Price $444.00

3 stock left

Aspire w/foot pedal

VL-Light Pottery Wheel, 1/2HP

Price $555.00

4 stock left

VL-Lite

VL-Whisper Pottery Wheel, 1/2HP

Price $888.00

2 stock left

VL-Whisper

RK-Whisper Pottery Wheel, 1/2HP

Price $888.00

1 stock left

RK-Whisper

Displayed RK-Whisper Pottery Wheel, 1/2HP

Price 5%OFF from sales price

1 Stock only

Pugmill, NRA-04

Price $2,499.00

1 stock left

NRA-04 Pugmill

*Until Stock Last

*First Come First Served 

*Price effective until Sep 7, 2012

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Tucker's Cone Art Kiln, Back to School Special Sale

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Pottery Kiln, BX2327D, 7CF, Round

Price $2599.00

1 stock only

Cone Art Pottery Kiln, BX2327D, 7CF

Pottery Kiln, BX2827D, 10CF, Round

Price $3499.00

1 stock only

Pottery Kiln, BX2827D, 10CF, Round

with Orton Vent Master

Price $3899.00

1 stock only

Pottery Kiln, BX4227D, 16.5CF, Oval

Price $4999.00

1 stock only

*Until Stock Last

*First Come First Served 

*Price effective until Sep 7, 2012

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New Cone 6 Clay Body Sample Available

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The Newest STARworks Cone 6 Clay Body, 
"STAR Brown 6" is ready for release soon, 
and we are going to give small clay samples 
(1 bag -- approx. 4lb /person) during this sales. 

Don't miss this chance!

*Until Clay Sample Last

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We will accept 7% NC sales tax from all Items.

Contact:

STARworks Ceramics Supply Shop

910-428-9007

info@starworksnc.org

www.starworksnc.org