Finishing up

Where you should be:

• Your portfolio images should be saved in the P drive under your name, labeled "Final Portfolio", have 3 sub folders "Concentration" "Breadth" and "Quality"

• You should be working on your last two pieces: #1 Pat Horsley inspired piece #2 An alternative firing piece

This is what we have left for the year, it is indeed rare to have your only job to be to show up and create art so take full advantage and enjoy this time and make some great stuff before you depart for adulthood. :)

TWIST!

I have decided to remove the blog requirement!

HOWEVER, before you get too excited I want to clarify that the remainder of your grade will be dependent on your last 2 assignments (listed below) and the studio clean up. This is especially important for those of you who did not exactly mesh with the regular blog requirement.

You ALL need to be in class working every day!
Crazy, I know, but very, very true.

Last 2 assignments:

#1 Patrick Horsley inspired piece.
This can be anything inspired from Pat's work, anything GOOD! And I mean darn GOOD! You are the best of the best at Lakeridge and I expect you to show off your stuff. Turn in sub-par, expect a sub-par grade. This should really not be tough. Pat works on the wheel, hand builds, alters, is a glaze wizard.....

#2 Alternative Firing piece.
This can also be anything GOOD, darn GOOD! It needs to be either RAKU, Reduction, Saggar, Horsehair, etc;

Also, you should be thinking about the LO Arts Festival & completing NAHS hours.

Keep in mind we have 7 DAYS left in the studio to work with wet clay after tomorrow! If you have a procrastination habit consider yourself forewarned.

Guest Artist!

Pat Horsley
Wednesday May 11th!

• Demo will be during the entire class so be prepared to pay attention/take notes/ask questions, be on time!

• We will have an assignment to create a piece inspired by his work. You will need to explain why/how your piece reflects some aspect of his work. Your Horsley piece is due at final critique Thursday June 2nd finished!
• Everyone will need to sign up for and bring a food item to share after the demo. Pizza will be provided.

Showcase Time!

Your week in AP 3D April 25th-29th:

• Monday & Tuesday: Finishing touches on work, how to display work, printing labels, preparing your artist statement, purchasing a dessert for your very own ART SHOWCASE!

• Wednesday: Concentrations DUE! All work should be in the studio, ready to display.
  

• Thursday: AP Showcase 4-6:30 pm!

• Friday: RAD! field trip to the OPA Showcase full of fun, relaxation & the knowledge that your concentration is DONE!!!

The end is near!

Here we go...

• Any pieces you would like considered for display @ the OPA showcase must be submitted to me & paperwork completed by Friday April 22!
  

• Wednesday April 27th COMPLETED Portfolios due!

• Thursday April 28th AP 3-D Showcase!

You must:

• Prepare your artwork & Display your artwork professionally (tablecloth, name placard, artist statement) 2-4pm
• Attend the event 4pm-6:30
• Label your artwork
• Bring a dessert
• Clean up the area 6:30-finished

• Friday April 29th OPA Showcase Field Trip!

Goin' for a ride on the big yellow

We have 3 really cool events coming up to look forward to as your finish up your pieces for your portfolio. Remember COMPLETED portfolios are due the 27th!

• Thursday April 28th 4- 6:30 pm Lakeridge AP Art Showcase!

• Friday April 29th....ROAD TRIP!! To the Oregon Potter's Association Showcase!
  

• Wednesday May 11th Pat Horsley, local studio potter and all around cool guy is coming to Lakeridge to demonstrate his work.
  

Magnus opus, nulli secundus/ optimus cognito, ergo sum!*

Upcoming Events:

• Portfolios due Wednesday April 27th

(photos should be in process but do not have to be completed)

• Portfolio Showcase @ Lakeridge Thursday April 28th

• Oregon Potters Association Showcase Field Trip Friday April 30th

If you won a Scholastic gold key please e-mail me the image of your gold key piece that you would like to go in the yearbook by this Friday April 1st!

We will plan to RAKU fire next week

I am selecting 2 pieces for display at the OPA showcase. If you have a piece you wish to display to represent your school let me know.

*"A masterpiece, second to none, the best; Therefore I am!"