The 2016 Gulf Coast Clay Conference had a lecture and slide show, workshops with demonstrations and a vendor hall with products for clay arts on display and in demonstration.
Tom and Elaine Coleman (Tom in video right) will visit and give a lecture with a slideshow Wednesday evening at PSC (Location 1 above).
The Colemans will continue with the workshop and demonstrations on Thursday and Friday.
Tom and Elaine Coleman are considered to be two of the greatest potters in America. Their relevance to the field of ceramics can be confirmed by the many artists whom their work has inspired.
Tom Coleman has written many books on pottery and articles for many pottery magazines. Elaine is renown for her ceramic carving. Please click for more info about Elaine's carving workshop 1:00 PM Friday at the conference.
With work in many public and private collections, including the Smithsonian Museum, they have received many awards and honors in the US and abroad. Tom’s true love of clay, glazes, and the process of finishing his pieces have helped him to stay just as excited about his art as he was when he started over 45 years ago.
Please view their website, TomandElaineColemanGallery.com for more information about both artists including pictures of their pottery, their teaching and workshops experience.
Mug exchange Mugs will be accepted for a fun exchange ... Conference attendees are asked to bring a mug for mug exchange. One may bring mugs to registration. These will be on display and, on Friday, mug-bringers may
choose someone else's mug to take home.
Raffle Vendor tools and products will be raffled off Friday PM. One may buy a raffle ticket at registration or later from conference volunteers. Proceeds go to conference expenses and the support of the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society.
T Shirts Conference T shirts will be available! Purchase at the conference for $15.00 or order early to specify your size and get the $12.00 early bird price!
Any proceeds go to conference expenses and the support of the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society.
Registration for the 2016 conference is now closed.
The 2016 Woodstoke Pottery and Kiln Festival was held on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Kilnwalk site in Navarre FL.
The Anagama kiln and the Ralph Howards Phillips Groundhog kiln will be opened and unloaded after January's firing. Pots from the kilns will be on display and for sale.
Kiln Walk logo mugs, cups and bowls will be on sale for Kiln Walk Society funding.
This festival is open to the public as well as conference attendees; there is no registration or attendance charge.
Kiln space for the January firings is sold out as of Nov. 23, 2015. One can still visit the
GCKW web.store for all other purchases (including t-shirts!) as well as conference registration by clicking the 'Register' button above.
Kiln firing participants with pots or work volunteers are directed to the January 2016 kiln loading and firing schedules in the calendar of events (click).
The 2016 Gulf Coast Clay Conference is organized and sponsored by
