The Ceramic Process: A Manual and Source of Inspiration for Ceramic Art and Design

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European Ceramic Work Centre Anton Reijnders

The Ceramic Process

A Manual and Source of Inspiration for Ceramic Art and Design

European Ceramic Work Centre, Anton Reijnders

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Herbert Press Ltd
01 June 2021

Ceramics: artworks; Ceramics & glass technology; Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts

A comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre.

The Ceramic Process is both a comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) over the years. It is a practical book which helps you to look at materials, methods and equipment, using the results of various artists' projects for inspiration.

EKWC is internationally renowned as a centre where ceramic artists come for a period to experiment with new materials, methods and technologies. Their time there is funded and they are given the back-up of innovative technicians and materials to work with. Learn about the artists who have worked at the centre, including some of the top names in sculpture and ceramics from around the world: Neil Brownsword, Tony Cragg, Ewen Henderson, Jun Kaneko, Anish Kapoor, Kinpei Nakamura and Betty Woodman. Throughout the book, discover some spectacular results and how the new techniques and materials have been adopted by artists around the world.

By: European Ceramic Work Centre, Anton Reijnders
Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 219mm,
Weight: 1.542kg
ISBN: 9781789940480
ISBN 10: 1789940486
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 June 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Joel Fisher Introduction by Dr Koos de Jong, Director of the EKWC Author’s Note and Acknowledgements 1. Material, Method and Process 2. Clay Body and Casting Slip 3. Preparations Prior to Making 4. Handbuilding 5. Using Moulds 6. Drying 7. Firing Biscuit 8. Glazes and (Sinter) Engobes 9. Painting and Decoration 10. Terra Sigillata 11. Firing Glazes 12. Non-Ceramic Treatment 13. Advanced Section: Clay 14. Advanced Section: Glaze 15. Advanced Section: Terra Sigillata Appendix 1: Unity Formulas and Percentage Analyses Appendix 2: Further Reading Appendix 3: Glaze Calculation Software Appendix 4: Suppliers List Appendix 5: Names of Participants 1991–2003 Index

The European Ceramic Work Centre, based in the Netherlands, is an international workplace where artists, designers and architects explore the technical and artistic possibilities of ceramics. The EKWC operates as an artist-in-residence centre and as a centre of excellence. Its aim is to promote the development of ceramic art, design and architecture. Anton Reijnders graduated from the Fine art Academy in ‘s-Hertogenbosh in 1981. Since then, he has taken part in exhibitions throughout the world, contributed to conferences and symposia and given lectures in Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA. He has contributed to the creation of the European Ceramic Work Center ’s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands where, as head of studios and workshops, he has worked with international artists. He has been visiting professor at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and currently teaches at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy (BFA) in Amsterdam.

Reviews for The Ceramic Process: A Manual and Source of Inspiration for Ceramic Art and Design

Combines expert advice and information from many of the EKWC's tutors and may well be the new 'bible' for ceramic artists, amateurs and students. * Craftsman Magazine (Feb 2006) * It is essential reading for everyone from beginners to experts * Craftsman Magazine (Feb 2006) *