Drawing on the Periphery
For Keeps by Jeremiah Ibarra, 2025. Terra cotta, terra sigillata, majolica, wheel-thrown, vinyl resist, screen printing, water-etching, majolica brushwork, 5¼" x 4½" x 4½".
Ceramics is fixed by its surfaces, and we are continually on a quest for new methods to add extra coats of something special. This workshop is for those eager to incorporate imagery into the outermost layers of their ceramic work. The focus is on a few unconventional processes that involve a third firing, cutting vinyl for greenware goodies, and screenprinting with glaze materials. Participants will leave with a selection of surfaces to play with, fresh ideas, and a few new friends. Previous experience with glazing—an understanding of glazing and screen printing required; workshop not intended for beginners.
Jeremiah Ibarra (he/him) is a multidisciplinary maker and teacher native to San Angelo, TX, a city built on a bed of caliche along the Concho River, where he developed a liking for tacos and terra cotta. He received an MFA from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Ibarra has participated in several artist residencies including the Chautauqua School of Art, 100 West Corsicana, and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. He is currently a long term resident at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia.