This introductory level workshop will explore the ancient glazing technique of Maiolica. Maiolica was perfected in the renaissance, and is the perfect solution for anyone looking to explore drawing and painting on clay, as well as the multitude of possibilities for expressing narrative within ceramics. Throughout the course of the workshop, students will be encouraged to define their own imagery and have a story they wish to express through experimenting with painting and drawing on top of tin-glazed earthenware tiles. Demonstrations and working time will be enriched by slide lectures exploring historical examples and contemporary practitioners of this amazing technique, and their messages and motivations for finding meaning within this historical framework.
June 8 & 9, 2019
$235 + gst
Registration deadline: May 12, 2019
Fee includes:
- Full access to the entire Historic Clay District site
- All supplies included
Artist responsible for:
- Accommodations: Onsite housing is available at the BMO Artist Lodge for $250 + GST for 3 nights (Check-in June 7, check out June 10). Fee includes a private room with double bed, shared bathrooms and communal living areas. Limited to six rooms. For more information, click here.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
A full refund (less a $25 administration fee) is available if you cancel one month prior to the start of the workshop. If Medalta cancels, or if you need to cancel due to medical reasons (documentation required), you will receive a full refund. For cancellations 2 weeks prior to the workshop, a refund of 50% of the total fee is available. If you cancel within 2 weeks of the start of workshop, we will be unable to issue any refund.
For more information contact Noriko Masuda: noriko@medalta.org
About Lindsay
Lindsay Montgomery works across a variety of media including ceramics, painting and puppetry to create narrative videos, performances and objects. Her work is focused on creating personal mythologies that address a wide range of topics and issues including death and mysticism, family dynamics, and evolving modes of power. She earned a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and received her MFA from the University of Minnesota.
Her work has been exhibited in Canada and internationally with exhibitions at The Gardiner Museum for Ceramics, The Archie Bray Foundation, and The National Conference on Education in the Ceramic Arts. She is the recipient of numerous awards including The Helen Copeland Memorial Award, The Joyce Carlyle Memorial Scholarship in the Crafts Endowment, and an individual project grant from The Canada Council for the Arts. She lives and works in Toronto and Montreal and currently teaches at Concordia University.
