OVERVIEW David CelentoÕ s January 2011 ceramiSKIN workshops in Eugene and Portland, Oregon provided the opportunity to combine digital modeling with ceramic crafting. Students worked with a partner to develop components based on an Islamic pattern. They transformed a template file with Maya or Rhino software, maintaining connection points. Designs were digitally milled into damp plaster blocks that were used for press-molding. Pieces were then fired and optionally glazed. The workshop brought together participants from University of Oregon Art, Product Design and Architecture programs with those from Oregon College of Arts and Crafts Ceramics. Jen Wall, Brian Gillis, John Leahy, Bill Taylor, Jim Koudelka and Nancy Cheng contributed to the workshop.
ceramiSKIN: digitalĂŠ clay University of Oregon and Oregon College of Arts and Crafts
Prof. David Celento with Jennifer Wall, Brian Gillis, Nancy Cheng, Bill Taylor