Ceramics
Code: C0102-25
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Blue and White Tradition: Paint with the Conscious and Subconscious Mind
Jun 2 - 6, 2025
9AM-5PM
Concept
Join us in the exploration of historic and contemporary techniques of blue and white porcelain painting. Originating in the Yuan Dynasty and flourishing in the Ming Dynasty, this artform continues to thrive in China. The workshop examines the influence of both the conscious and subconscious mind on design, blending Eastern and Western concepts. Ho teaches traditional Chinese blue and white painting techniques using cobalt underglaze, while Reed showcases contemporary methods including glaze and underglaze painting, 4D design, digital decal transfer, and innovative re-firing and reglazing techniques. This workshop is ideal for artists and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their porcelain painting skills.
Media & Techniques
Clay, bisqueware, cobalt underglaze, glaze, decals, laser printer, decal printer, scanner, soft bristle brushes, porcelain painting, underglaze painting, glaze painting, digital decal transfer
Faculty
Sin-ying Ho
Sin-ying Ho received an MFA from Louisiana State University in 2001. Ho is an associate professor at Queens College CUNY, advisor to the Taoxichuan Art Centre in Jingdezhen, PR China, and a board member of the Watershed Center of Ceramics Art and the Museum of Ceramics Art in New York.
Sin-ying Ho, Beyond Borders-Beyond Civilizations View
Join Waitlist for Blue and White Tradition: Paint with the Conscious and Subconscious Mind
Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.
Ceramics
In 1966, American ceramicist Paul Soldner selected the site for what is now Anderson Ranch Arts Center, forming the foundation for a thriving ceramics program. Then and now, Anderson Ranch is a place where students exchange ideas and examine ceramic art and pottery techniques. It has always been a place where seminal moments of growth happen in an artist’s creative and critical thinking. Here, both beginning and emerging artists gain strong fundamental support, while established artists achieve new perspectives and advance their techniques.
The Ranch Ceramics team provides support, feedback and technical problem-solving, giving each artist the freedom to experiment and grow. Our primary focus is on personal advancement through a process of creative discovery.
The Soldner Ceramics Center makes up more than 10,000 square feet in three buildings with 3 studio spaces and 1 kiln yard; Soldner Studio, Long Studio, Sorenson Studio and Lyeth/Lyon Kiln Building. Soldner and Long studios are used for wheel-throwing, hand-building, or general ceramics creativity. Sorenson studio is equipped with five PotterBot 3d clay printers. The Lyeth/Lyon kiln building is equipped with gas, electric, soda and wood kilns for both oxidation and reduction firing at all temperature ranges. The Ranch offers three wood kilns including a gas/wood hybrid kiln, three gas reduction kilns, one soda kiln and eleven high-temperature electric kilns.
Anderson Ranch is happy to extend a tuition discount* in summer one- or two-week adult ceramics workshops** for NCECA members at the student membership level or above. Please email reg@
Workshop Details
Workshop Supplies
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Joanne Seongweon Lee, [email protected].
Provided by Anderson Ranch
Equipment
- Containers
- Heat Gun
- Kilns
- Large Pans for Draining Water
- Laser Printer
- Scanner
- Shared Tables
- Water Buckets
Supplies
- Bone Dry Tiles
- Brushes***
- Carbon Papers
- China Paint
- Cone 6 Glazes
- Knife Blades
- Mason Stains
- New paper
- Paper Towels
- Porcelain Commercial Tiles
- Qing Hua (Cobalt Underglaze)*
- Rice Papers
- Scissors
- Slip Casted Bone Dry Wares
- Tracing Papers
- Waterslide Decal Papers*
What you need to bring
Required Tools and Supplies
- 5B Pencil**
- 6B Pencil**
- Apron and/or Towel**
- Calligraphy Brushes
- Carving Tools**
- Eye Dropper
- Fine Point Markers (0.5)**
- Fine Soft Bristle Brushes
- Metal Rib**
- Photographs or images from magazines, drawings, or patterns that can be scanned or saved as a jpeg file on a flash drive.
- Respirator/N-99 Dust Mask**
- Ruler**
- Sgraffito Tools
- Sketchbook/Notebook**
- Variety of Brushes**
- X-Acto Knife**
Optional Tools and Supplies
- Mason Stains. Anderson Ranch will provide a limited amount of Mason Stains. Students are welcome to bring their own.
- Packing Materials**
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
NEW: Tuition includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of the tuition for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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