The Study Group provides a learning opportunity for those who would like to deepen their knowledge of the many facets of Asian art. Each year when a new subject for study is chosen, members choose a topic to study in depth, present it to the group and learn from all the other members’ presentations. It is a stimulating and enjoyable way to learn and make new friends in a small group.
The theme for the upcoming year is an in-depth look at Asian ceramics from Ancient China to Modern Japan; as well as the influences on The Middle East and European manufacturing. We meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Museum Boardroom on the third Monday of September and October and March through June. January and February meeting dates are on the second Monday of those months due to the Museum closure for national holidays.
Sept. 16 | Introduction to Ceramics | Margaret Eske Zoehrer |
Material Workshop | Judy Earle | |
Oct. 21 | Early Chinese Ceramics | Chia-hui Shih |
Nov. 18 | Chinese Tang Dynasty (Sancai glaze?) | Betty Carr |
Chinese Song Dynasty | Gingy Ferguson | |
Feb. 10 | Chinese Qing Dynasty (Oh, those glazes!) | Allie Arnell |
March - June: Covid-19 Quarantine | ||
Sept. 21 | Japanese Ceramics | Heather Simmerman |
Oct 19 | Japanese Contemporary Ceramics - Exhibition Movie | Gordon Brodfuehrer |
Nov. 16 | Korean Ceramics | David Miles |
Feb. 8 | Turkish Ceramics | Lily Birmingham |
Mar. 15 | Influence of Asian Ceramics on European (Spanish, German, Dutch, English) | Courtenay McGowen |
Apr. 19 | Influence of Asian Ceramics on Italy | Barbara Hollowell |
May 17 | Persian/Iranian/Iraqi Ceramics | Elaine Pierce |
Jun. 21 | South/Southeast Asian Ceramics | Sandi Calabough |
FY22 Study Group Topics: selections begin during May |