by Shawna Barnes | Jun 28, 2019 | Tutorials, Cold Finish, Studio Practice
First – what IS cold finish as it relates to ceramics? A cold finish is anything that is NOT glaze/underglaze. Only to be used for sculptural items – yes, jewelry can fall under this category. It is relegated for sculptural items ONLY because it is NOT... by Shawna Barnes | May 8, 2019 | Arts Accessibility, Events, Speaking Engagements
The Conference On May 6, 2019; I had the opportunity to attend and lead a breakout session at the USM/SMP 4th Annual Assessment for Learning & Leading Conference. Dr. Marcia Tate was the keynote…and let me tell you..she is one AMAZING woman. I was able to... by Shawna Barnes | Apr 10, 2019 | Conferences, Arts Accessibility, Speaking Engagements
What is the Maine Art Education Association? This year I decided to take some of our tax money and invest in myself and my business. One of the things I did with that, was to get involved and become members of a few professional organizations that related to me and... by Shawna Barnes | Mar 25, 2019 | Speaking Engagements, Announcements, Art Studio, Business of Art, Events
Back in October 2018, I had the opportunity to fulfill a goal of mine – to speak about the benefits the act of creation can have. I got to talk to a room full of professionals and brain injury survivors about the little talked about physical benefits creativity... by Shawna Barnes | Mar 23, 2019 | Tutorials, Studio Practice
First – what IS cold finish as it relates to ceramics? A cold finish is anything that is NOT glaze/underglaze. Only to be used for sculptural items – yes, jewelry can fall under this category. It is relegated for sculptural items ONLY because it is NOT...