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Oh dear---I apologize for writing "publically" (on impulse, when I was mad, of course) on the personal disability-related accomodations issue I referenced in this thread. I should not have named the group--that is just as unfair as posting negatives about a named supplier when they aren't present to respond. I am ernestly requesting that anyone who has quoted from it (where the organization is named) would (please!) do me a personal courtesy and delete those as well. This was just not the way or the place for me to grouse about a specific entity--I should have framed it in general, non-identifying, language. I would not want to spread negativity or do any harm to the group, which I like and support. I will deal with the issue-this just isn't where I should be discussing it. (I really am just mortified...foot in mouth dis-ease!!) -
Deleted original content (poor wording/inappropriate) -- the general issue was reasonable accomodation for disability among service organizations.
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Phooey...I went to pay for my shelf area for the anagama firing in October and it's full!! Next is spring or summer, but I'll probably cave and do the pieces in my L&L.
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Sorry you missed this opportunity, but as you write, there are other firing options now, and you can be first in line for Spring.
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There's an emerging discussion on another thread (re: craft/art) that is looking at the value of, or lack of value of, or even the detrimental impact of, schooling (college/training). As someone who earned a degree in fine art (ceramics) at an esteemed art school (while on welfare and struggling mightily as a single parent & who was 20 years older than the other students) I must say how extremely enriching, valuable, freeing, and supportive of my creative expression and drive, the experience was. I have carried and used the benefits of that excellent education throughout all aspects of my life, not just in art interactions, but in ctitical thinking, world-view, career, understanding people and cultures, and many other areas of functioning. To me, formal training-- from competant, knowledgible & skilled instructors--is invaluable and can only enhance one's creative expression and appreciation of crafts & art. What do others think--is formal education/training in ceramics (or any form of art ) stifling/useless/a negative or enriching/useful/a positive?
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I love my view as well--it's the back end of my landlord's construction business yard, from my little rented trailor-my studio is in my former bedroom-I'm squished into the little spare room now, which is just fine. Kiln is on the back porch. Workspace today not as pristine as yesterday!
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LeeU commented on 1515art's gallery image in Browse Member Galleries
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My bench is clear today, having finished the pieces in prep for the pending anagama fire. I cleaned up my space, and the pile of tools, went and bought some window caddies to hold finishing materials, set up my most-used tools behind my little work slab, and finally got that annoying curtain out of my way--looks tacky, but I was in a hurry and just strung it up with those vegatable ties you get on bok choy--the poor man's Velcro LOL-works great.
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I'm into the last round of making pieces for the anagama firing in the fall. (I get in through public access to the Community Education Program, providing space available. This is the gorgeous large kiln that John Baymore built w/ NHIA students..it is such a rush to see it in action! )
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Here's one: tell us about your best handmade/homemade tools. A member just posted about having made a black walnut throwing stick. I felt immediate envy! I did make my own chattering tool at a NH Potters' Guild demo, and that was a blast. It is my only self-made tool so far and I treasure it--it works great--I did a good job with it. Would love to see some pics-homemade brushes, wood tools, metal tools, whatever.
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I'm especially curious about coffee grounds added to glaze (any colors) for cone 6 and cone 10 fires, and as well added to the surface of wet light buff clay and not glazed, for mid and high fires. (Yes, I'll be testing, but a heads-up is nice if it is essentailly a waste of time! P.S. I have read the current CAN Daily post "Caffienated Texture"...I'm more interested in surface and glaze effects than working it into the body.
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Here's one: There are some posts in the archives about using coffee grounds for texture or glaze effects, and some old Clay Art posts about using everything from crushed walnuts to granite dust. What kinds of organics have you used recently? Did it “work” or not so much? Please specify if fired by electric, gas, wood, or raku, in oxidation or reduction.
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Here's what's on mine today. In progress--carving the outer surface of what will be a lidded container, assuming all goes well. It's for an anagama fire in the fall--the clay is new to me--Sheffield's Z--which John Baymore recommended, and I just love it-can't wait to see how it fires. I can afford maybe a half shelf, and I hope to have enough vertical pieces to get the most out of that type of fire. The kiln, at the NHIA-Sharon Art Center was built by John & his students. I get to join in, provided there is available space, as part of the New Hampshire Institite of Art's public-access Community Education program. Not shown is the banding wheel, a half dozen trimming tools, foam to cushion the upside down lid w/knob, porcupine quill, hole cutter, a Chinese Lucky Cat wving his paw, and a large mug of fresh hot dark roast.
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Kiln is cooling under 300, but I'm going to bed now....so "Christmas " will come tomorrow morning
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So, where are the Christmas photos of the pots family?
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I took pics and lost the whole bunch. But the presents were pleasing. I'll get a few into the Gallery next week--I hate how long it takes to resize them just for this site so I don't post much there anymore.
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I understand, Lee. I am actually completely inept at something like managing photos and admire those who can. I am so happy your load was pleasing.
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I DID...I swear it WAS NOT THERE last night!!!!!!!!! I looked there and in Aesthetics & even Studio (tho I knew it wasn't there.) Thanks---It's a little crazy-making but it's definately there now! ANYWAY....here are some handles from when I used to do mugs. They're more like a capital C , maybe, than the other types. I like my mugs on the hefty side, with the handles in balance.
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I'd gladly submit some potential questions but I can never find the place to post them!! Was looking for it the other night (& the search feature yields nothing). I know I've been told where to find it before but I didn't write it down. I wish it was right "out there" somewhere. And now, I've forgotten my question Handles....nope. I know how to pull & attach 'em pretty well, actually, but I hate making mugs so I just don't.
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Well, it's got nuthin to do with ceramics, but a big black bear just helped himself to the suet cakes hanging from my car port roof. He made a crushed wire mess of my pricey squirrel proof double cake suet hanger. I've been hanging suet for 8 years w/o being visited by a big fuzzy thief. Guess I won't be putting that out anymore. Did I mention he was big? (And beautiful-a treat to see, truth be told).
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Up on the porch is too close!!! We occasionally have bears wander down....but it makes the news. And the wildlife people are very good about getting the word out to not disturb the bears as they will wander back home. Hopefully, your bear will wander back on the ridge. You could put the feed on the ground....most of our birds will eat the seed the deer have spilled from the feeders.
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I'll have to put my bear claws clay stamps to good use so I'm not clogging up the board with off-topic stuff! I'll make more biz card holders. There were 3 last nite--very unusual--mom & 2 cubs--got in all the trash ready for pick up. We're a single little street at the base of a small mountain, and near a big lake. The landlord called the fish & game guys--I think they encouraged them to go back home using the scent of dogs.
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LeeU replied to High Bridge Pottery's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
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My glazing table is down to a few pieces of bisqued mid-fire items. I need to fill one more shelf with new greenware (they'll go in as a single fire) and then I am ready to fill my kiln again.
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Golly dang that is gorgeous!
