#community studio

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Photo dump of pottery stuff over the last few weeks

(Fish and crocodile aren't mine they just look fucking sick)

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My community studio runs a market every year for Small Business Saturday ✨ I don’t even care about the sales, it’s just great to hang out with the other potters that I only otherwise would know as names on a shelf (bc I’m nocturnal 😂)

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Discover India’s Ceramic Culture with Pottery Courses

India is home to many centuries-old cultures, traditions, and art forms, including its vibrant ceramic culture. With Pottery courses emerging in many states like Himachal Pradesh, the prospects for embracing and preserving this ancient craft has never been brighter. Through its workshops and hands-on classes, budding artisans throughout the country can garner a greater appreciation for the art of ceramics.

India has a long and varied history of ceramic craftsmanship. It dates back at least 4,000 years to the Harappan civilization, which is credited with the invention of pottery kilns used for firing glazed and unglazed ceramics. During the Mughal period, potters from all over the country converged in Faizabad, the late 17th century capital of the empire, and produced some of the most beautiful and intricate works of this art form.

Today, Indian ceramics are used in many areas of life, including the production of dishes, vessels, furniture, and figurines. It is also a popular choice for decorative items and statues due to its deep symbolism and history of ornamentation using motifs such as flowers, birds, and animals. Pottery courses offered in India by Dharamkot Studio offer a great opportunity to discover and learn more about this cultural heritage.

These classes usually encompass an introduction to the various techniques used in ceramics, such as rolling, throwing, carving, engraving, pattern work, and glazing. Participants may also be taught about the history, symbolism, and purpose of ceramic art, as well as the different types of clays and stains available, the firing process and how to identify the most appropriate type of pottery for a particular project. Through first-hand experience, students also learn about the craftsmanship, attention to detail and design that goes into every ceramic piece.

In addition to gaining technical knowledge, pottery courses provide an invaluable opportunity to observe and appreciate India's long-standing ceramic culture. Aspiring potters can witness first-hand the skill, craftsmanship, and creativity that goes into creating a piece. It also encourages an understanding of the centuries-old tradition and the various sources of inspiration that inform the craft.

Whether it's through an online program, a wandering artisan, or a professional art studio, India's ceramic culture can be explored, celebrated and preserved through pottery courses. By learning its various techniques, symbols, and process, participants in India can gain a deeper appreciation for one of India's most enduring art forms.

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The Feel Good Medium; a six pack of clay benefits.

1.  Confidence - because we make an object that is relevant to our lives.

2.  Focus - because we concentrate on specific methods and results.

3.   Creativity - because we make highly personal decisions about artistic forms and meanings.

4.  Physicality - because clay "pushes back" as we exert control.

5.  Relaxation - when we get into the "flow" and lose ourselves in a meditative state.

6.  Sociability - when we enjoy sharing knowledge and creative time with friends.

AA Clay Studio & Gallery is a shared working space with modern clay equipment. Our goal is to promote excellence in the field of ceramics by providing the necessary learning tools and equipment for personal development. The studio is an access point for emerging and practicing clay artists.

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The RISE Cypher Project Media Release

16/10/2012

RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-detainees) is excited to announce launch of a community based recording studio in November as part of the RISE Cypher Project. The RISE music studio will give opportunities to aspiring young artists to positively express themselves and develop industry skills in a safe and supportive environment. With the assistance of our talented and professional staff, we hope to provide training, artistic mentoring, sound engineering and production facilities for young people to professionally record, market and distribute their music. “Through this project we seek to give young people a voice and a place to be creative so that they can publicly express themselves and be leaders on issues that affect them in the community” says Ramesh Fernandez, RISE CEO. The need for this project arose from RISE’s consultations with migrant and refugee communities. One of the most common needs identified by young people is for their voice to be heard, recognised and acknowledged in addressing the various challenges they face. As such this program is aimed at empowering participants with the knowledge, skills and tools to positively express their own identities within the context of their environment. The recording space will establish a positive relationship between participants & instructors, thereby enabling positive social skills and artistic mentorship to grow. “What sets this program apart is that it goes back to the roots of conscience hip-hop and its culture which promoted creative expression as form of self empowerment to address social and political barriers.” says Waleed Mussa, RISE Director Interested parties must register their interest at [email protected] by the 31st of October, places are limited!!!! Media contact: RISE Director, Waleed Mussa @ [phone]

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What's your story?

Parazol Studios is a multimedia, community studio where everyone from hobbyists to creative professionals are welcome to work on photography, cinema, and post production.

We were talking about how we wanted to create a space that was safe for artists to gather under one roof to collaborate, the first image we thought of was an umbrella. We thought of synonyms for the word umbrella and when we thought of the equivalent in Spanish, (insert suspenseful music here), we took the English/Spanish word "parasol" and gave it the creative spelling, Parazol.

We're a group of friends from the same part of town who found a common interest in making films and taking intriguing photographs. Apart from having a passion for the arts, we're also united by our similar sense of family values and a robust work ethic. As artists, many of our starting out stories are filled with memories of individuals who gave us the cold shoulder or took advantage of us. We especially remember going to speciality stores and studios eager to learn more only to get pretentious service from people telling us we knew nothing at all. We want to change the high-brow attitude commonly found in the media arts. We want To help underrepresented youth in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area who are pursuing media arts and give them the guidance we wish we had when we were getting started.

Parazol Studios is a place where everyone from hobbyists, to student artists, to creative professionals will be warmly welcomed to hone their craft.

Photographer: Brenda Davis

Models: Obed Gonzalez, Pedro Perez and Tomas Karmelo

Location: Parazol Studios 630 E. Pierce Phoenix, AZ