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She offers a variety of workshop formats as either Demonstration or Hands On with lengths from one day to five days. Workshops are open to all levels of all clay workers including Throwers, Hand Builders and Sculptors. Working in porcelain, Lora will throw a variety of forms, altering, assembling and decorating the pieces using her signature technique and patterns on the clay surface using handmade tools. She will explore ideas about design, pattern and composition, discussing the relationship of surface texture to the form. She will demonstrate some glazing and finishing techniques to maximize surface texture. In all versions of the workshops, students will be able to try out the unique texturing technique on a small sample slab, using some of Lora’s tools. Although the base forms will be thrown on the wheel, hand-builders are welcome and can enjoy learning the texturing process. Workshop Details (click here) or Contact Lora for more information on Booking a Workshop, pricing, and references. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1597009070515-PJ6XTSGITNXWNJGPNRX1/The-Ceramics-Congress-1200x1200-layout1677-1eo122u.jpg Class & Workshop Info - Video Available Learn Lora’s unique process of pushing the clay in this one hour video sponsored by The Ceramic School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1597009310098-O3J7NRECEU2J3BYMBLU1/Callanwolde%2BFine%2BArts%2BCenter%2BAtlanta%2BGA.jpg Class & Workshop Info Lora teaches Beginning and Intermediate Pottery on the Wheel classes at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta, GA. Registration information and schedules can be found at Callanwolde.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1511035587758-BZRFQX6E6NFGR58553C7/Lora+Rust+Workshop+Fun.JPG Class & Workshop Info “Lora gives an amazing workshop!!! You will learn a lot!!!” – Debbie K. “The workshop with you was fascinating and so informative. I have loved the little bag of tools and have had fun…with them. I also pick your cup and glasses every time I pour something to drink. They are wonderful.” – Susan C. “…I especially enjoyed how much you shared about your personal experiences and the development of your business and your decorative technique…” – Maria C. “…thank you for a most informative and interesting seminar…well worth the price of admission, several times over. Can’t wait to “push” some clay of my own…” – King B. “…What a wonderful workshop…Lora was such an inspiration…” – Andrea “Wow! Lora Rust’s workshop was amazing! I learned so much: new techniques, new commercially available tools, how to make my own tools for applying her technique, and I gained references to many books and websites for inspiration as well as techniques for form, function, surface decoration and glazing. What a complete and informative lesson! But wait… She also gave excellent demonstration on the wheel, joining handles, and surface decoration! There was ample time for us to practice applying her techniques, and Lora provided great supervision and one on one problem-solving/tips as needed. I walked away with 2 finished pieces that I am happy to show to my family. :-)” – Dawn E. https://www.lorarust.com/gallery daily 0.75 2017-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051891373-R4WG3BUVVJ8TKPEGJSWU/Lora-3.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051826826-60RR2LAXG1EBS7C9EQE6/Cup1.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051864263-329RO6NKU6K47NHM13NR/Cup9.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051910961-4Y7LVF4NOPB1Y8ADDOBI/Vase1.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051880607-7096OBIFYZP4Y1JGNL2P/CupSquare1.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507060056321-NC3XXA8F7KCFYJMWXYNX/ACCRustFloralVase.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051804265-O244VCF37EA3D17RWEUX/Bowl2b.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507060058029-WP55J723L5DS1NUX1HV9/Cup7.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051831070-VO5M2X96YH4NLK518HJ8/Cup2a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051838966-OG79FFM3AL83XD2T25H7/Cup3a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051900987-4PXDWRGMHEEKUE83S4MR/Lora-5.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051877291-VQ8X4G88L84I43F96XNF/CupGroup1b.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051920717-85TAR66EA4TINFWD9TTK/Vase8a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051851068-ZEF2GTT09KVVK95HFGIP/Cup7c.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051844865-IWPHX2L9YRLXGO912L7L/Cup6a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051923904-3I0K5VMIMONMEYLUNADF/VaseGroup1a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051809742-VZ5LKDXMD468NPH198GN/Candle3Group5.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051856750-RNF77RSWYL9NOGEOCSZP/Cup8.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051906852-H61UYHCIH9PFXGJ8LFM7/TreeVasePair1a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051814845-HZS212FKAD3U6X010MPL/Candles1a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051869617-IJO75BHZ6KIHPMZWKCDB/Cup10.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051919630-D1Q3EPDB3NC2UVT23R09/Vase7a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051901046-4AC5NL4138J0YD4ZA2NR/Cuplid2a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051913290-21S9YH1C8G1UPAE3HM2J/Vase2.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051906931-Q57RMMLZKRUQDS2HNT8S/Pitcher2a.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1507051823036-D9SVV081EJVLTFFEPOHZ/Candle2Group7.jpg Gallery https://www.lorarust.com/the-process daily 0.75 2022-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1510963176673-5OG2VOF4EJKV5O7VQ9RX/Lora+Rust+Ceramics+Process+Kiln.JPG Lora's Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1510962990244-FWVWFSZYVX6JSS7CH6TS/Lora+Rust+Ceramics+Tools+and+Texturing.JPG Lora's Process - Tools and Texture My process is fairly unique in that I do not add, remove or carve the clay to create the marks. The tools “push” the clay to the side, actually moving a portion of the clay to get the various recesses and buildup on the surface. Holding my left hand inside the piece to support the clay, I hold my tool with the right hand at an angle to the exterior surface of the clay and push the tool, gently moving a portion of the clay to the side. I make most of my own tools, which are about ¼” thick and varying length and width. The right angle edge of the tool cuts and moves the clay. Working within a grid drawn on the pot with watercolors, I allow the tools to create the pattern. I work from the base up for structural reasons to avoid cracking the rim while manipulating the piece. The patterns are carried from the base up into the body to add movement to the designs on the form. Throughout the process I sponge the texture marks to get a very lush surface, another benefit of using porcelain (cone 6 Laguna Clay WC616). Through the years I have developed a repertoire of patterns that become unique versions on each piece. Bony, Floral, Dragon Flower, Pompom Tree, Angel Wing, Classic Peacock, Classic Nouveau. Read more about Lora’s process in the article Pushing Texture - Pottery Making Illustrated Sept/Oct 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1510963892415-6E3OGQ0B41B42AH32JX4/Lora+Rust+Ceramics+Process+Soda+Firing.JPG Lora's Process - Soda Firing Glazing and firing my work provides me an opportunity to bring my textures to life. After years of electric firing, I began experimenting with the “vapor-glazing” soda firing process at Callanwolde. In 2016 I realized a dream to build a soda kiln so that I could gain ownership of my entire process. The sodium vapors glaze the exterior of each vessel, interacting and highlighting the form and surface in exciting and unexpected ways. With each opening of the kiln, there is always a surprise. Each piece has accepted the soda in a different way than perhaps I anticipated. The soda glaze occurs when a solution of soda ash (sodium carbonate) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) dissolved in hot water is sprayed into the kiln when the kiln reaches temperature (about 2200°F, cone 6-7). The sodium vapor combines with silica in the clay to form a uniquely glazed surface on the exterior of each vessel, creating variations in color on the surface of the pot called flashing. A glaze is used on the interior of the pot for functionality. The cross-draft kiln design adds another dimension to the soda process. The flow of the soda, which follows the flame, will create “juicy” or shiny surfaces where the soda contacts the pot. An equally beautiful but quieter “dry” effect can occur on the same pot on a different face. This variety in the surface is another unique aspect to highlight the textured surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1510964790095-QJ9PIOQSD7MNYDK3Z2SK/Lora+Rust+Soda+Firing.JPG Lora's Process - Frances the Soda Kiln My soda kiln is a 21 cubic foot cross-draft kiln, built by potter and kiln designer, William Baker. It is tall enough for me to load comfortably and holds approximately 120 – 150 pots. After making, bisquing and glazing the pots in my studio in Atlanta, I carefully transport the pieces about 6 times a year to the kiln, located about 90 miles north of Atlanta near Blue Ridge where we have some property. I am thankful to have this magical tool available to create my work. I lovingly refer to the kiln as “Frances” in memory of my mother, who taught me so much about discovering my creativity. #francesthesodakiln https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1510965973566-MCL4G8NCAPF0MFGMYRRN/Lora+Rust+Ceramics+Health.jpg Lora's Process - Healthy Bones Several health challenges in my relatively short clay career have made me aware that as potters there are many activities that can be hazardous to our health...a reminder to keep our workspace clean and bodies strong. Sinus issues sidelined me early in my clay career. Although a congenital condition, there is no doubt that my job was a contributor to recurring and constant sinus infections. After a successful sinus surgery in 2012, my whole studio process related to cleanliness changed. In 2014 I began, and ignored, the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The repetitive motion of my process and many of my studio activities was threatening my ability to make. Successful CTS surgery on my right wrist got me back into the studio. But that experience coupled with my aging female body created a new awareness of the need to incorporate a healthier diet, exercise routine and studio practice. During that healing process, there were lots of tears, angry pots, and discovery about my limits. More than one health care professional suggested I simply stop being a potter. Learning quickly to be my own advocate, I sorted through the information, recommendations, and admonitions to come up with a recipe of health and success as a full time studio potter. This included some initial physical and occupational therapy, then strength training and yoga. Daily meditation has also helped in processing all these challenges. Identifying improvements and accommodations to my process was essential in allowing me to continue my work. One such accommodation was an adaptor to my tools (a tennis ball on the end of a paint scraper), which keeps my hand in a better position while texturing. Constantly remaining vigilant about my studio health, posture, core strength, stretching will allow me to meet my goal to become not just an old lady potter, but a very, very old lady potter. https://www.lorarust.com/about daily 0.75 2020-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1510959787771-2559827MWI69RIW9L2TE/VaseGroup1a.jpg Artist Statement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1596663639863-V15UYIJ8BG8M83Y7ODGE/PMI+vase2+grid+with+tool+square+IMG_0110.jpg Artist Statement - The Grid My mother taught me to sew, quilt, crochet and knit. These modes of creativity made sense to me because they all utilized a pattern or a grid. I became fairly deft at needlepoint, and actually gained enough proficiency to be able to translate designs to canvas, along the grid. However, I never truly enjoyed the procedural detail required for completion. When I was required to take art in high school, I took ceramics. Having grown up with so much pottery in our house combined with my discomfort with 2-D art, this seemed an obvious choice. For me, forming pots on the wheel created a basis from which to start, a 3-dimensional grid. My designs for my pots all start with me dividing the pot into a grid. I don’t get too detailed, but I use the grid as a guideline. I use the contours of my tools to define the patterns and fill in the grid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1509127058529-N2ZBH550UR7I1JNO2D0F/Lora+Rust+Art+Nouveau+Gothic+Church+Ceramics+Influences.JPG Artist Statement - Choirgirl to Fashionista and everything in between I spent many years from elementary school through high school as a choirgirl. Some of my patterns definitely echo those years spent staring at the ceiling spines of gothic style churches and their lovely stone and wood carvings. As my patterns began to develop more, the resulting designs took on a very fluid and lush look, reminiscent of Art Nouveau. Although I was not really aware of Art Nouveau as a style, I realized I was drawn to the forms and lines from that period. I am fascinated and inspired by the images, styles and patterns of textiles and fashion design. I adore the folds and manipulation of the patterns of luscious fabric or texture draped on the human form. 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My mother, Lora Frances Webster (1931 – 1999), was an artist, a crafts person, and a collector and user of pottery. We had a home full of lovely items. As a child she encouraged us to touch and use the pieces that she collected. She was an avid patron of The Signature Shop, an Atlanta gallery representing fine craft since the late 60’s. Surrounded unique utilitarian and sculptural items by Cynthia Bringle, Charles Counts, Paolo Soleri - pitchers, wine goblets, bowls, colanders, candle holders, vases, Wise Men and bells – the norm was stoked with creativity. The table might be set with china plates and Bringle stoneware goblets…why not? Visually and artistically this influenced me. She instilled her creative spirit, through music, sewing, needlepoint and other crafts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1509058285018-E8622EIWM3DJL99G73U9/Lora+Rust+Clay+Community+Callanwolde+Glenn+Dair.png Biography - Clay Community When I came back to clay in 2002, I took an intermediate pottery on the wheel class at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center with the Director of Pottery, Glenn Dair. That was the beginning of an enriching interaction that continues to this day. Through my 4 years of classes, a 2 year assistantship, and 10 years of teaching at Callanwolde, Glenn’s mentorship and the Callanwolde Community have been my Clay Home. Callanwolde has been the place of discovery for my texture, artistic voice, firing methods, and of myself as a teacher. Glenn’s recent retirement after 36 years at Callanwolde has brought us full circle as my new studio mate. I am looking forward to collaboration and inspiration in this new chapter at my studio on Zonolite Place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59c0080cc534a5793a47277e/1510959600388-5FEPG3EZ89UWK4VBRVA9/Lora+Rust+Ceramics+Clay+Community.JPG Biography - Studio Community Having my own studio has been an amazing honor. My current studio is located off Zonolite Road near Emory University-Morningside-Virginia Highland area of in town Atlanta, which is conveniently very close to my home. I make all my work here and get it through the bisque stage and glazed before carefully transporting the pieces to my soda kiln in Blue Ridge, GA. My landlord and building neighbor is sculptor, Steve Steinman. I have the pleasure of watching his sculptures of fabulous shapes and movement from recycled metals come to life as I walk through the building. Our building is located in the Floataway Community next to Zonolite Park, a nature park along the South Fork of Peachtree Creek…a wonderful bonus. 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