HUMMINGBIRD
Beth Cavener Stichter Two Workshops at Hummingbird
June 22-25, June 30-July 1, 2006
June 22-25, June 30-July 1, 2006
"Beth's slide show and stories were a 'blow me away' experience...the demo where she was building up the skeleton was also amazing."
"...watching Beth work - maquette firest, then building armature- then on to the clay. Very exciting to watch a process that is so varied and developes so dramatically"
"I had the most wonderful time at your studio. I appreciate very much the opportunities you create for all of us artists the attend your workshops. The doors you open to knowledge are incredible. In the three days I was there I learned more than I learned in the five years I have been doing ceramics, and Beth was amazing"
"Everyone was working on a different project so I learned also by others experience. Wonderful group of people!"
" I enjoyed sharing knowledge, food,fun,laughter, space with everyone."
"..facitlities were fine, views terrific,weather was beautiful. all in all = blissful time."
"...super energetic, specific teaching that enchances my work. I'll be home trying this stuff!"
Can't thank you enough for the wonderful atmosphere you have created at Hummingbird. Righteous!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
"I love staying with you- the menus are superb. The jovial atmosphere was so uplifting."
" I thought I had heard it all, but here is a young teacher with new techniques, tools, glues, forming methods, attatchment techniques and wonderful demonstrations..."
"Great, fantastic, intense...Beth shared her heart and soul and technique...BIG!
Reflections on Beth Cavener Stichter Workshop: from Steve Eichenberger at right >
-- Think more in terms of planes. Don't "round" everything.
-- Use clay tools (esp. ribs) for finish strokes in addition to my hands...especially on larger work where fingers don't make broad enough marks for the increased scale. Sculpt "painterly."
-- Do millions of maquettes. (Start with simple stick figure to decide on gesture, then lay on muscles, mass in belly, head etc. to support the aim of the gesture.)
-- If my work looks "stubby" or awkward, keep working with it until it doesn't. Start all over again from maquettes if necessary, until flow and balance are achieved. Work for a good profile line to start with, refine from there.
-- Continue to develop focus, determination, resolve, workmanlike habits, positive attitude...challenge myself, believe in myself. Get invested in each piece. Commit.
-- Strive to develop something unique; something I can put my "signature" on.
-- Develop finishing strokes that look confident and fluid. Resist the urge to smooth everything, resist going back and refining too much of the piece--leave it fresh.
-- Never give up. Don't give in to discouragement; instead, consciously convert any negative energy into positive energy, and apply it to proactive, sustained, hard work at improving my artistic abilities.
-- Waste no time. Invest every minute possible in bettering myself as a sculptor. Withdraw from non-essential commitments; minimize time spent on chores, cleaning, computer, yard etc.
-- Sculpt, sculpt, sculpt. Keep at it until I'm satisfied. Discard and start over as needed. Know that even Beth struggles...it's not just me...and it would greatly benefit me to learn how *not* to get mired in a state of berating myself...this only detracts from the energy available to move forward.
-- Sketch and/or make quick maquettes every single day to develop visualization and conceptualization skills.
-- Get bigger. Broaden. Wake further up each morning. Available energy is largely a decision, a choice. With the techniques Beth so generously shared, limits have been lifted; shake off all shackles (fear of failure, berating myself, resistance, avoidance) and get busy exploring this vast new territory she has invited us into.
-- Think more in terms of planes. Don't "round" everything.
-- Use clay tools (esp. ribs) for finish strokes in addition to my hands...especially on larger work where fingers don't make broad enough marks for the increased scale. Sculpt "painterly."
-- Do millions of maquettes. (Start with simple stick figure to decide on gesture, then lay on muscles, mass in belly, head etc. to support the aim of the gesture.)
-- If my work looks "stubby" or awkward, keep working with it until it doesn't. Start all over again from maquettes if necessary, until flow and balance are achieved. Work for a good profile line to start with, refine from there.
-- Continue to develop focus, determination, resolve, workmanlike habits, positive attitude...challenge myself, believe in myself. Get invested in each piece. Commit.
-- Strive to develop something unique; something I can put my "signature" on.
-- Develop finishing strokes that look confident and fluid. Resist the urge to smooth everything, resist going back and refining too much of the piece--leave it fresh.
-- Never give up. Don't give in to discouragement; instead, consciously convert any negative energy into positive energy, and apply it to proactive, sustained, hard work at improving my artistic abilities.
-- Waste no time. Invest every minute possible in bettering myself as a sculptor. Withdraw from non-essential commitments; minimize time spent on chores, cleaning, computer, yard etc.
-- Sculpt, sculpt, sculpt. Keep at it until I'm satisfied. Discard and start over as needed. Know that even Beth struggles...it's not just me...and it would greatly benefit me to learn how *not* to get mired in a state of berating myself...this only detracts from the energy available to move forward.
-- Sketch and/or make quick maquettes every single day to develop visualization and conceptualization skills.
-- Get bigger. Broaden. Wake further up each morning. Available energy is largely a decision, a choice. With the techniques Beth so generously shared, limits have been lifted; shake off all shackles (fear of failure, berating myself, resistance, avoidance) and get busy exploring this vast new territory she has invited us into.
I'm so thankful beth did a second workshop! I hope it didn't take too huge a toll on her. I almost feel like I "owe" it to her (in a good way, out of respect) to make good use of what she sacrificed herself to teach us.
But my true feelings about the workshop can't be expressed in words...you can hear them here: fox-talk
(Foxes visited Steve tent while he was camping at HUMMINGBIRD)
But my true feelings about the workshop can't be expressed in words...you can hear them here: fox-talk
(Foxes visited Steve tent while he was camping at HUMMINGBIRD)
Contact by email
or phone 541-899-7045
or phone 541-899-7045
Beth Cavener-Stichter 07
Dennis Meiners 04,05,06,07
Jim Koudelka 05
Jim Robinson 04
Josh DeWeese 07
Leslie Lee 04,05,06,07
Meira Mathison 07
Patrick Horsley 06
Paul Bennett 06
Phyllis Trowbridge 05
Richey Bellinger 05
Victoria Christen 06
Virginia Cartwright 04
Dennis Meiners 04,05,06,07
Jim Koudelka 05
Jim Robinson 04
Josh DeWeese 07
Leslie Lee 04,05,06,07
Meira Mathison 07
Patrick Horsley 06
Paul Bennett 06
Phyllis Trowbridge 05
Richey Bellinger 05
Victoria Christen 06
Virginia Cartwright 04
Photos and Comments from past WORKSHOPS
at HUMMINGBIRD
at HUMMINGBIRD
Location
HUMMINGBIRD is located near the I-5 corridor near the Oregon- California border, just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, 30 minutes from Medford, 45 minutes from Grants Pass and 50 minutes from Ashland. Click here for a local map.
HUMMINGBIRD is located near the I-5 corridor near the Oregon- California border, just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, 30 minutes from Medford, 45 minutes from Grants Pass and 50 minutes from Ashland. Click here for a local map.
