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In this DVD, Deborah Schwartzkopf presents functional vessels made using a variety of construction techniques. She offers many different examples of working with clay that will enrich your skills whether you’re a handbuilder or thrower. She describes and demonstrates the construction methods for making non-round, expressive shapes in clay by altering thrown forms and using patterned and molded slabs. By laying aside your preconceived notions of what a mug or bowl or any form usually looks like, you’ll be able to embrace the unknown and come up with new and compelling forms.

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Deborah Schwartzkopf

After traveling for ten years for various career opportunities, Deborah Schwartzkopf returned to her hometown of Seattle, Washington, in 2009, where she is now working as a full-time studio artist. Deb earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alaska and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from The Pennsylvania State University. She has participated in artist residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation (Helena, Montana), Mudflat Studios (Somerville, Massachusetts), and The Clay Studio (Philadelphia), and was a visiting assistant professor at Ohio University. To learn more about her and see more images of her work, please visit www.debspottery.com.
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