Porcelain Art Seminars

Shirley Kibler, Coordinator

 
In Memory of Esther N. Barnhart

This is the 9th annual seminar at Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas. CBC seeks in depth study in the Porcelain Arts by providing you with the most noted teachers available. Their names are synonymous with porcelain painting.

Firing includes one piece per day, with minimal space available for extra firing at $1.50 per piece.
No firing Saturday night - Be prepared to take with you a "wet" piece.

Teachers will load the kiln and inform you where to deliver your wet piece for firing.

To register for the seminars at Coastalbend College, please fill out the application.  Class assignments are made on a first come, first served basis by postmark. Students will be assigned according to ranking of preference for teachers. When a class is filled, students will be assigned their second choice and so forth. If no alternate choices are listed the applicant will be assigned to a class with an opening. Register early, in order to obtain your preference of a teacher. You will be notified promptly by mail as to your class assignment or as an alternate. If all classes are full, an alternate list will be opened. The deposit checks for alternates will be returned as no deposit is required for the alternate's list. Alternate persons will be notified by phone or e-mail if vacancies occur.

Artists-in-Residence

July 12 - 15, 2010   -   Four (4)-Day Seminars      

 

Shirley Kibler,  CBC Porcelain Art Coordinator
  E-mail Coordinator


Tuition

Student - Four (4) Day Session includes:  classes, firing, and a special graduation dinner on Wednesday night.
Total tuition is $290.00.  A thirty dollar ($30) deposit is required to sign up.   Full tuition is due by May 1st.

Meals are extra except for the Graduation Dinner.   Lodgings are extra at local motels (some shown below).

Spouse or Guest - $25 Graduation Dinner Only.

The deposit must accompany your registration application in order to hold your place in class.  Full tuition must be received by May 1st to secure your placement.  Make checks payable to CBC Porcelain Art Seminar.

If all classes are filled your deposit check will be returned and your name placed on the alternate's list.

A service fee of $15 will be deducted from all refunds due to cancellations. Full tuition is due by May 1st.  No refunds will be made after May 5th, unless your cancellation is filled.  All refunds will be initiated after May 5th.

Supplies

Participants must furnish personal supplies and purchase the porcelain piece for class from the White Store.  Teachers may have additional supplies in the classroom.

Schedule:   July 12 - 15, 2010

Monday - July 12
  • Check in at your motel.
  • Check in @ at the College - 2-5 p.m. at the Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg.
  • Locate/setup in classroom.
  • Purchase porcelain ware for seminar.
  • 6:30 p.m. Orientation - "C" Bldg., Room 102 (Next to the Art Bldg.) - or classroom to be announced by Shirley Kibler.
Tuesday - July 13
  • 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Classes
  • 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch
  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - TBA
Wednesday - July 14
  • 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Classes
  • 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch
  • 7:00 p.m. - Graduation Dinner (Country Club) or as announced by Shirley Kibler
Thursday - July 15
  • 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Classes
  • 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch
  • 5:00 p.m. - Seminar Ends

Location

Coastal Bend College is located at the intersection of Business Hwy. 181 N and FM 3355 (Charco Road) in Beeville, Texas.  From the Hwy. 181 bypass exit FM 3355 (Charco Road) and go west for approx. one mile.  The Art building is located on the left at the top of the "hill" next to the second parking lot from the bypass.

All buildings on campus are wheel chair accessible. Approximate distance from art building to cafeteria is the length of two buildings with wide concrete walkways connecting buildings.  College cafeteria is available for short orders at breakfast and lunch.


Lodging
Best Western Texan Inn
2001 Highway 59 E & Bypass 181 N,
(361) 358-9999
(3 miles from college)
  Esquire Motel
3609 N St Mary's St
361-358-4451
(Walking distance)
Executive Inn
1601 N St. Mary's St
361-358-4100
(2 minute drive)
Please arrange your own reservation.

 

Shirley Kibler
CBC Porcelain Art Seminar Coordinator
Visual Arts Division
Coastal Bend College
3800 Charco Rd.
Beeville, Texas 78102
E-mail Coordinator

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