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Editor’s Comer Wheel Survey In this issue, Jonathan Kaplan presents a comprehensive survey of more than 30 wheels he and dozens of potters tested at his facilities in Features Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Throwing Tall Narrow Forms....................................................................................9 Jonathan wrote, “The last review of by Annie Robbins potters wheels was done in 1974 for Seattle potter reveals her seven steps to making tall cylinders. Studio Potter magazine, where eight The Grind of Being a Potter ....................................................................................16 wheels were reviewed and opinions by Don Adamaitis presented. Now, 28 years later, there Types and tips for grinding tasks in the studio. are more manufacturers, more The Best Field Trip Ever........................................................................................ 20 models, a wider variety of design, by Sumi von Dassow engineering and sophistication, Sixth graders receive a hands-on treat. more potters, and even wheels for As the Wheel Turns: A Survey of Electric Potters Wheels ....................................24niche markets. The time is indeed by Jonathan Kaplan right for an in-depth survey, hands- Comprehensive look at over 30 wheels for the studio potter. on evaluation and review of the Choosing an Electric Potters Wheel........................................................................35 current marketplace.” Jonathan’s by Jonathan Kaplan review begins on page 24. Tips on how to select the wheel that’s just right for you. Ohio Feats of Clay Competition .............................................................................40 New Potters Guide by Lacey Luce In this issue you’ll find the first Students demonstrate prowess in some of the more unusual pottery skills. PMI with a Potters Guide. This sec 2002 Potters Guide...................................................................................................47 tion began as part of the Special Potters Guide issue, and retains Product Index .....................................................................................................47 many of the features it had there: Tools and Equipment..........................................................................................48 listings of products and vendors, a Studio Supplies .................................................................................................. 62 geographic locator to find sources near you, and the world’s most Resources ........................................................................................................... 77 complete directory of businesses Services...............................................................................................................78 offering products and services to Geographic Locator.............................................................................................80 potters. Company Directory.............................................................................................82Education Directory The Education Directory por Departments tion will appear in our upcoming PMI Online: Education Venues..................................................................................6 September/October issue. It will by Helen Bates contain the most comprehensive Surf college web sites to find the program you need for advancing your ceramic education. listing to date of venues where you Glaze Making 101 ................................................................................................... 37 can get pottery instruction. The list by Lili Krakowski ing is free for colleges, universities, How to measure glaze consistency to get consistent glazing. art schools, community art centers, Kid’s Corner: Finger Masks.....................................................................................40 commercial art centers and private by Craig Hinshaw studios. If you or your organization Miniature masks worn on the fingers provide a delightful project for any age. provide pottery instruction to the Down to Business: Making It As a Potter in 2002...............................................44 public, please complete the form on by Chris Campbell our Web site by July 25 to have your A look at different paths to meeting one’s clay habit. free listing appear in the issue. Off the Shelf: Decorating Pottery, PartII ...............................................................46 by Sumi von Dassow A selection of books to help you add more skills to your decorating. Cover photo credits. Background photo of Annie Robbins and tall bottle form by John Cornicello. Grinding photo by Don Adamaitis and field trip photo by Sumi von Dassow. July/August 2OO2 Pottery Making illustrated 3 Editor: Bill Jones Production Manager: John Wilson Circulation Supervisor: Cleopatra G. Eddie Graphic Design: Debi Hampton Graphic Production: Dave Houghton Web Developer: Allison Ruuska Advertising Manager: Steve Hecker Advertising Assistant: Debbie Plummer Customer Service: Mary Hopkins Proofreader: K.C. Branstetter Publisher: Mark Mecklenborg Editorial Advisory Board Tim Frederich, David Gamble, Steven Hill, Anna Callouri Holcombe, Mel Jacobson, Jonathan Kaplan, Dannon Rhudy, & Anderson Turner Editorial, Advertising and Circulation Offices 735 Ceramic Place P.O. 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But there are many colleges and universities where the person wanting to make a deeper study of the subject, or to become a full-time teacher of ceramics can pursue formal studies.This is espe cially true in the United States, where more than 200 institutions of higher learning offer a major concentration of studies in ceramics at the bachelor's and/or the master's level. Because admission to a college program takes time and some programs have limitedenroll ment, planning ahead is not a bad idea. Here are a number of campuses with useful and often very interesting sites. The ones I’ve chosen range from the “funky”to the formal, from highly by Helen Bates image-oriented sites to more course-based information, but all have something worth checking out, and all have at least some “pretty pictures.” Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) www.arts.ohio-state.edu/Art/ The Ohio State University Ceramics area, with one of the major ceramics facil ities in the country, is an excellent place to start your viewing. All areas of ceram ic arts are included, with pottery and sculpture making a strong showing. The “Flash” site, supported by most browsers, allows easy and quick movement throughout the site. Highlights of this marvelous site are the exellent images of work by faculty and students. After loading the site, hover the mouse pointer over a menu item to open a lateral submenu. Select “Graduate,” click on “Ceramics” then on any link. All pages