September 16—18, 2010
HCAF Members $195
Non-members $215
This workshop will focus on fast firing techniques described in James Watkins’ book "Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques". The class will also cover surface decoration and discuss ways that the physical environment can be used as creative inspiration.
James C. Watkins is a ceramic artist who has been working with clay for over 30 years. His work is included in the White House Collection of American Crafts, and the Shigaraki Institute of Ceramic Studies in Shigaraki, Japan. Watkins is a Paul Whitfield Horn Professor. The Horn Professorship is the highest honor that Texas Tech University may bestow on members of its faculty. Horn Professorships are granted to professors in recognition of national and international distinction for outstanding research or other creative scholarly achievements. Watkins teaches Architectural Ceramics and Architectural Delineation in the College of Architecture. He is also a recipient of the Texas Tech University President’s Excellence in Teaching Award. He is a 2005 Fulbright Scholar, Teaching in Vietnam at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture. He is the co-author of two books, Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques published by Lark Books and Architectural Delineation, Presentation Techniques and Projects published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. His work is also the subject of a book entitled A Meditation of Fire the Art of James C. Watkins by Kippra D. Hopper published by Texas Tech University Press. He received his B.F.A. from the Kansas City Art Institute, and his M.F.A. from Indiana University.
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