Public art conference - a day of workshops

October 2, 2008

iron_pour.jpg Crand Rapids is hosting an ISC public art conference and Russ taught one a great one about three-dimensional computer-aided design for sculptors and artists. While he was teaching inside, a group of sculptors built kilns in the roped-off street outside for an iron-pour and sculpture casting. I tremble at the thought of walking around with a pot of molten metal, but they had many practice runs for timing and safety, and the result was dramatic as the sun set in the evening.

The workshops were held at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art — a very cool place offering artist workshops and exhibitions. I was happy to find a couple of ceramic pieces by Lisa Naples that have me itching to try my hand at ceramics again. Here’s an article about how she changed her style without losing identity from The Crafts Report.

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The UICA spread out the best workshop food I’ve ever seen. Take a look at these cupcakes! I’ll be dreaming of painting with icing in my next cake dream. At the end of the conference, the UICA will  also be hosting “One Big Art Party” on Friday — can’t wait!

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  1. Gerrie on October 2, 2008 10:01 am

    Ha! I took one look at those cupcakes and thought -Pamdora made those!! I am not sure I could eat some of those colors.

  2. Schnoobie on October 2, 2008 11:30 am

    Cool!!
    That reminds me of a time at a SOFA in Chicago where a mobile glass blowing demonstration(sponsored by Corning I think!) was going on inside the venue ..different artists were there taking turns showing different stuff…mesmerizing!
    Awesome cupcakes…I could eat any one or many..no problem!
    Looks like a good time for all!

  3. Miles on October 2, 2008 11:32 am

    Give me Cupcakes! Give me Art and Cupcakes!!

  4. PaMdora on October 3, 2008 6:03 am

    I dub thee Sir Cupcake.

  5. heidi on October 10, 2008 6:46 am

    Thanks for the link to the article about Lisa Naples. It helped me think about the stumbling, stammering work I’ve been doing lately. And of course - yes - the cupcakes are gorgeous!

  6. PaMdora on October 14, 2008 5:55 am

    Hi Heidi, Thanks for the comments — I’m checking out a ceramics studio schedule in town, so maybe I can pound on some clay next week!

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