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Welcome to Roswell Art Center West, a ceramic arts educational facility run by the Roswell Visual Arts a division of Roswell Recreation and Parks Department, in conjunction with the Roswell Clay Collective, a volunteer group of students, instructors and professional artists. The Roswell Clay Collective's mission is to support the ceramic arts in general and Art Center West in particular through a variety of programs and opportunities that foster artistic development and are accessible to all members of the community. Our organization is open to all students and instructors of Roswell Art Center West.

In addition to the wide variety of classes our studio offers each quarter, Art Center West hosts numerous workshops by visiting and resident artists and provides shows for internationally renowned ceramicists as well as regional artists. Our educational programs are designed for every level of ceramic enthusiast from beginners to professionals seeking fresh ideas and a creative atmosphere.

 

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Mardi Gras Clay Festival
March 7, 2009, 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Location:
Roswell Art Center West
1355 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
770.641.3990

Mardi Gras Clay Festival: Shedule of Events

Clay Olympics
Events: 2:00 - 5:00pm

Wheel:
Throwing with heavy rubber gloves
Most 5” cylinders in 3 minutes
Largest pot thrown with a partner (one hand each)
Smallest Thrown pot (with “x” lbs of clay)
Largest Thrown pot (with “x” lbs of clay)
Blindfolded throwing with “x” lbs of clay

Handbuilding:
Largest Continuous coil with “x” lbs of clay
Tallest Coil pot with “x” lbs of clay
Smallest Coil pot using “x” lbs of clay
           
Group Projects:
Mask Painting/Installation (for installation outside ACW)
Mardi Gras Bead making (large beads for installation outside ACW)
Bulls eye Mud toss (performance event/sculpture)
           
Demonstrations:
Throwing Demonstrations
Raku Demonstrations and Firings

Gallery:
Show and Slides with
Magda Gluszek (http://www.missmagdag.com/)
 and
Lindsay Oesterritter (http://www.arrowmont.org/lindsayoesterritter.html)

Gumbo/Bowl Sale:

Tent Sale: 
Functional and Sculptural Ceramics Sale

Kids Lessons: Half hour sessions


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Works in Clay
Spring Show and Sale 2009
May 21 – 24

Functional & sculptural ceramic works
created by students and instructors
at Roswell Art Center West

Reception:
Thursday, May 21, 2009, 7 - 9pm

Sale Dates:
Friday, May 22, 10 - 8  
Saturday, May 23, 10 - 5
Sunday, May 24, 12 –5

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