Maine College of Art Ceramic Majors will exhibit their work in the Free Street Gallery from December 2 through December 11. An opening reception is planned for Thursday, December 1 from 5pm to 7pm. This is an annual exhibition offering the public a chance to view the work of students who will graduate in May 2011 with a BFA in Ceramics.

Featured at right: Mug by Ekka Naigle

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MECA ceramics professors Lucy Breslin and Mark Johnson will be featured guest artists for a summer session at the Watershed Center for The Ceramic Arts in North Edgecomb, Maine. Watershed features an internationally known summer residency program that attracts artists interested in using clay as their primary material.

The center brings together a diverse group of artists to live and work in a supportive, creative environment.

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1. Adding texture to a fluted bowl.
2. Throw a cylinder and wire cut down the sides, save these of pieces clay.
3. Cut these pieces in 2 and attach them to the side of the cylinder.
4. Using textured stamps ( Greg has made these ones himself) apply pressure.
5. Support the wall of the cylinder inside.
6. Open out the bowl and compress the rim.
7. When turning the foot at the leather hard stage be mindful of the rim.

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