Articles for tag: Ceramics, Papier Mache, Watercolors

Karla News

“Ode to the Art Room” – a Poem

Markers and crayons Pencils and erasers Ink pens and charcoal Lots of colored papers: Tracing and transparent Posterboard and cardboard Matboard, scrap, construction Lots of supplies to hoard! The materials for sculpture Wire, newspapers, wood and clay Papier-mache and ceramics To be done another day Staples, glue and masking tape And a little duct tape ...

Karla News

Pottery and Ceramics in Grottaglie, Italy

Anybody who’s anybody in Italy knows that if you want to purchase ceramics and pottery or just learn how to create ceramic art, then you have to head SOUTH. The small towns of Laterza, Martina Franca, Canosa and Lucera are part of a ceramics-network that all connect with one city in particular: the small town ...

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Tonala, Mexico: The City of Ceramics

From the Olmecs, the Teotihuacans, the Aztecs, the Mixtecs, the Casas Grandes culture, and Mimbres culture to modern day Mexicans, pottery has been a predominate influence in the lives of all Mexicans of all times. Each culture or region had its own stylistic methods with which they produced the pottery that so richly represented their ...

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Taking Pottery Classes in Seattle, WA

Learning the art of ceramics can be a fun and rewarding affair. The Pacific Northwest has some renowned pottery artists and sculptors. There are quite a few places where you can take lessons from extremely talented individuals. Here are some of your best options. Pottery Northwest; 226 1st Avenue N, Seattle, WA, 98109 (206)285-4421 This ...

Karla News

Caltagirone – “The City of Sicilian Ceramics”

If you are planning a trip to Sicily, do not miss spending some time in Caltagirone, most famous for its ceramics. Built on a hilltop in the province of Catania, the Baroque town of Caltagirone is located halfway between Agrigento and Siracusa, and a forty-minute drive from Catania. Hand-painted ceramics are everywhere in Caltagirone, and ...

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Where to Take Pottery Classes in Atlanta

Pottery making is no longer the boring and trite activity it was once considered to be. The beauty of ceramics has extended to a much hipper crowd. And those wishing to extend their talents to a more “tangible” subject than words or sounds, have dipped their fingers into the mud, so to speak. Atlanta is ...

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Gift Ideas for Cat Lovers…And For the Cats!

Do you have a cat lover in your life? Is there a birthday or a holiday coming up, or would you like to get them a little gift “just because”? There are lots of wonderful gifts you can get a cat lover for their cat and here are some ideas to get you started thinking. ...