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!"

Spring Break!

Spring break is coming! March 18-27
Make sure you and your pots are on good terms before you are forced to part for a whole week!!!

Also, you need to check in with me RE: where you and your concentration stand. Even if you missed peanut butter cup day, this is required!! Help me help you!

I totally feel like celebrating Spring by having some Raku firings! Anyone care to join?

There will be a extra credit blog you may create over break, either what you are working on during break, or an art related venture that you share!

One more thing......HAVE A RESTFUL & RAD SPRING BREAK!!!

Things to do this week

Register for AP before this Sunday to Avoid a late fee! If you need help with this see me!

Plan out and get going on at least 2 pieces for the end of March Critique (Keep in mind spring break is March 18-27)!

Review with me where you are RE: portfolio completion!

Blog! Blog! Blog! :)