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Teacher Update - Nan Rothwell, Ceramic Artist May 13 2020, 0 Comments

We asked our teachers what they have been doing during the quarantine

Nan was set to attend a show in Richmond in March that was to coincide with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).  Not long after she was finished setting up the conference was cancelled and the gallery was closed.

        

 

From Nan:  I have been selling a few pots to people who saw photos of that show and wrote to ask about buying them.  It's been great!  A real relief, given that my normal outlets for selling have shut.   If anyone is interested, I am happy to send snapshots, dimensions and prices of the pots here. 

                                    

 

For more info on Nan you can visit http://www.nanrothwellpottery.com.  You will find resource information and links to several short demos.

Check out Nan's online store https://nan-rothwell-pottery.square.site/  During May Nan will be contributing 30% of online sales to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank https://www.brafb.org/

Nan is also teaching online.  Her courses can be seen here  https://www.teachinart.com/take-your-throwing-to-the-next-level.html

You can also find Nan on Facebook   facebook.com/NanRothwellPottery/

Nan's preferred email contact is nan@nanrothwellpottery.com

 


Teacher Profile - Bobbie Skerrett March 08 2017, 0 Comments

Bobbie Skerrett has been involved with the Bay School for the past 3 years.  Her next class, Clay Relief Tiles, is on Thursdays, March 23 & 30 6pm - 9pm.

 

Bobbie attended the University of Colorado from 1969 to 1971.  After that she spent time at the Feminist Studio Workshop in Los Angeles, CA.  She also taken classes at the Penland School of Crafts in Pendland, NC.  From 1998 - 2002 Bobbie sold her work at the oldest farmers market in the country in Olde Town Alexandria.  Bobbie is currently a member of the Pottery Studio at the Bay School.

 

A few questions to Bobbie:

What made you start teaching?

 I started teaching wheel throwing because I wanted the students to see how fun it was to move the clay.

What do you get out of teaching?

There's an expression that takes place in the class room when people catch on to what they are being told and run with it.  It is inspiring to watch students discover something new and find a connection.

 Tell me something people would be surprised to find out about you.

Something people would probably be shocked to learn about me is that I do feminist art.


Shop Local Featuring Dale Peterson August 14 2016, 0 Comments

Shop Local is a monthly event held at The Bay School every third Thursday of the month. This month, we're proud to be featuring the 3-D Pen work of Dale Peterson.


At the crossroads of art and technology, you’ll find Dale  Peterson.  Dale’s 3-D work has been featured in the Art Speaks Gallery and also won an award at this year’s Art Speaks on the Bay juried show. He has a background in pottery and loves to dabble in a variety of media. Most recently, Dale has been sharing his talents as a teacher at the Christchurch School in Christchurch, Va.

If you missed Dale Peterson’s demonstration this past Saturday, we’d like to welcome you to stop in on Shop Local Day, this Thursday, August 18th from 10-4pm. Dale will be in the Art Speaks Gallery to continue his work with his 3-D pen and to speak to visitors about his process.