Commercial gallery · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · 1 program
Mentorship
John is availble almost daily to give assistance and guidance. Personalised time with John discussing your work and creative inspiration.
Materials
Your first bag of clay and standard clear glaze are included. Clay & bulk firings are charged at standard industry rates; food, clay and colour glazes would be for your own expense.
Equipment
Potter's wheel, mould making facilities, three kilns (including test firings), large glass work table, shelving.
Compensation details
The Winter Residency is R8 000 a week and includes your first bag of clay; a serviced, private room with en-suite at the John Bauer Guest House, which offers self-catering facilities; use of John's various studios, multiple kilns & test firings, any firing where a kiln is already going to be used and you sharing space; standard clear glaze; personalised time with John discussing your work and creative inspiration; tours to top galleries and art studios; introductions to a network of world-class ceramists; walks, beach time and free diving adventures to forage for materials and ideas; and a final exhibition at the Montebello Design Centre.
Food, clay and colour glazes would be for your own expense. Clay & bulk firings are charged at standard industry rates.