Shannon Garson - Sumptuous Surfaces

Service Description

Shannon Garson - Sumptuous Surfaces “The purpose of the line is to seduce one into touching the piece then move the toucher through the pot making them aware of the thinness of the rim, the texture of the line and colours” Shannon Garson Shannon's workshop begins with creative inspiration, getting your ideas to take flight through porcelain, drawing, colour, photography. A tea bowl will serve as the initial inspiration, this small vessel is the conduit to wider ideas ranging from the importance of line, the true weight of volume, how to solve technical design issues in all mediums from textiles to painting, and what to do when your are at a creative dead end. Designed as a creative boost for all artist’s from beginners to experienced, germinate your ideas and experience intense bursts of inspiration. This workshop is designed as an adventure. Shannon will give you tools and techniques but where you go and what you make is your own journey. We will expand your techniques, every day builds on your creative vocabulary, ranging from the importance of line, the true weight of volume, how to solve technical design issues, and what to do when you're at a creative dead end. Ceramics is our medium we look at colour mixing, using underglazes, slips and glaze stains to create pattern and texture, drawing on ceramic surfaces, simple glazes,(only one I promise!) working with porcelain. Materials list will be sent separately to participants. Workshop includes morning tea/afternoon tea. Please bring your own lunch. Artist bio: Shannon Garson is an Australian ceramic artist, writer and curator with a studio practice spanning 20 years that includes commissions for festivals, exhibitions at public and private galleries, and arts advocacy. Shannon’s practice encompasses both handmade tableware and exhibition work, she works with Australian porcelain. Shannon works across a range of media using drawing, ceramics, photography and performance to investigate the relationship between human activity and the infinite variety of striations, spots, and marks found in nature. Shannon Garson's work engages with endangered eco-systems, bio diversity and environmental issues through her chosen medium of thrown porcelain and drawing. Shannon exhibits nationally and internationally.