Monthly Archive: February, 2008

Artist On-Site Demonstrations

On February 14th, the Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom presented Artists On-Site. An afternoon of ceramic wheel-throwing and slip casting demonstrations with artists Brock DeBoer, Gabriel Reed, and Tyra Forker. Brock and Gabriel… Continue reading

Before & After: Ken Ferguson Teaching Collection

Here are some photographs of the renovation of the Ken Ferguson Teaching Collection and classroom… (After the demolition of the old wall, glass display, and door) (Construction of the new cabinets) (Pieces are… Continue reading

Ken Ferguson Teaching Collection

The Kansas City Art Institute and our ceramics family and friends celebrated the opening of the Ken Ferguson Teaching Collection Room with a ceremony at 11 a.m. on March 1 at the Richard… Continue reading

“Remembering Beauty” Ceramic Work of Victor Babu

On February 3rd, The Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom opened an exhibition of work by, the beloved former ceramics department professor, Victor Babu. (above: Victor Babu, Copper Red Charger with Lizards (2007) Porcelain… Continue reading

George Timock, Ceramic Department Professor

George Timock (Ceramic Department, Professor) created the vessels below during KCAI’s 2007 summer study-abroad trip to the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet, Hungary. 2007 was the third consecutive summer George co-led a trip… Continue reading

Ceramics Study Abroad in Hungary

For the past 4 summers a study abroad trip goes to the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet, Hungary, where students live and work in a world renowned residency program.  The month long trip… Continue reading