STOKED! Presenters Cathi Jefferson and Marissa Y. Alexander

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Canadian Clay Symposium

March 25th, 2023

 

PRESENTERS: Steven Heinemann, Marissa Alexander, Cathi Jefferson, Sami Tsang, Julie Moon and KC Adams

When the fully planned 2020 Symposium was put on hold due to Covid, the organizing committee began re-imagining the 2023 event.  We think you will like the changes and the all-Canadian line-up at STOKED! In each of the next three posts leading up to STOKED!, we will highlight two of our presenters:

STOKED! presenters Cathi Jefferson and Marissa Y. Alexander:

Cathi Jefferson

Cathi Jefferson produces unique salt-fired functional stoneware and sculptural forms. Cathi began honing her impeccable skill-set in Kwantlen and Fraser Valley College fine arts courses, as well as seeking learning opportunities through mentorships and a number of Canadian, US and international residencies. Cathi works in her studio and gallery near Duncan, BC, surrounded by the west coast rainforest that provides ongoing inspiration for her distinctive work and the surface designs and imagery she creates.

· Visit Cathi’s website: cathijefferson.com

· Watch Cathi hand building a vase: https://youtu.be/mO-9p9PmcoA 



Marissa Y. Alexander

Marissa Y. Alexander, artist, lives, works and teaches in Halifax, NS. Marissa works with clay to make both functional and sculptural ceramic objects, exploring form through coil building with a focus on establishing alluring surfaces and creating both pattern and narrative to visually describe her visions. Marissa received her MFA in Ceramic Art from Alfred University (2019) and was previously a full-time Artist-In-Residence at Harbourfront Centre. She has a BA in Sociology from McMaster University and an Advanced Diploma in Craft and Design (Ceramics) from Sheridan College. Marissa has recently been appointed Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD).

· Visit Marissa’s website:  http://www.marissaya.com/

· Marissa Demos her hand building processes (at The Gardiner):  https://youtu.be/xzd12p5Q9q8

Presenter bios and images of work are found at canadianclaysymposium.com click “Presenters” tab.

 

  • The Details

    • Please bring your lunch with you. Coffee service is provided.

    • Attend in-person or, for the first time, online. 

      • In-person gives you the most flexibility in planning your day with access to all presenters, demos, exhibits, Trade Show, Mug Wall, Keynote and so on.

      • Online offers access without travel, demos by 4 of the 6 presenters as well as the Honoree and Keynote presentations.

Registration is open now. EARLY BIRD PRICING is available to the first 140 in-person and first 30 On-Line registrants. In-person Early Bird tickets are almost sold out. Full pricing and registration information at canadianclaysymposium.com/registration

Newsletter #2: Stoked Presenters.pdf (click to download this article)



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Canadian Clay Collective

The mandate of the symposium is to provide a forum in which both professionals and students can gather and participate in an educational environment. Exposure to a wide variety of local and international practices, aesthetics and expertise fosters heightened awareness and furthers both technical skills and knowledge of the craft.