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How to choose the right burners for your "custom-made" kiln: Figure the vo/ume of your kiln in cubic feet by multiplying internal length by width by height. For example, a kiln two feet square and three feet high would be 12 cu. ft.

Exact number and type of burners and burner locations will depend on kiln construction, size and temperature requirements. The examples shown here are typical. For factory recommendations, send interior kiln dimensions, wall construction and top temperature required•

Johnson Adjustable Power Burners The most popular type for ceramic studios and art departments, these rugged burners are equipped with powerful, quiet Johnson blowers with continuous duty motors, and heavy brass shut-off valves• Specially designed flame retention nozzle allows for wide adjustment of gas input and easy flame adjustment for obtaining desired reducing and oxidizing atmospheres. On large kilns two or more burners, or torch tips with manifold, can be used for uniform distribution of heat.

BRNR. TOTAL I BLOWER TORCH GAS INPT. SHPG. WT- I PRICE PRICE NUMBER LGTH. MTR. SPECS TIP BTU/HR. LBS. FOB FAC. W/SAFETY* 321 30" 1/3 H.P. 1 1/2" 200,000 29 $169.00 $219.00 Cont, Duty 342 30" 1/3 H. P, 2" 400,000 30 $174,00 $234.00 ~st0 t0cu Cont. Duty ~T. ==:~]X L~__~q=:::~X;~;eeeBVuer nnteUr ~" 323 34" 1/3 H.P. 2--1 1/2 400,000 34 $18900 $279.90 ._J1 ~:~ X Cont. Duty w/Mftd. 345 34" 1/3 H.P. 2 -- 2" 800,000 35 $198,00 $29600 Cont. Duty w/Mfld

*SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR: 321 -- Baso Pilot, thermocouple, Baso switch and 3/4" solenoid valve. 342 -- Baso Pilot, thermocouple, Baso switch and 1" solenoid valve. 323 & 345 -- 2 Baso Pilots, 2 thermocouples, 2 Baso switches Ultra-Violet and solenoid valve. Safety System w/spark ignition is ]vailable for above burners at extra cost.

Johnson 1-1/2" Venturi Tube with Johnson No. 26 Type C Retention Nozzle and Valve Bunsen Burner with Valve These cast iron Venturis, when Recommended for small kilns and equipped with Johnson retention kilns with low temperature applica- nozzles and heavy brass valves, give tions only. Equipped with heavy perfect combustion for extra effi- brass shut-off valves. Can be used ciency. Complete with accurate, singly or mounted in gangs depend- easy-to-adjust air shutters with posi- ing on kiln size and heat distribution ) tive locks. Can be used singly or in requirements. Height -- 10-7/16"; gangs depending on kiln size and Gas connection -- 1/4 in.; Gas input temperature requirements• Length, -- 26,000 btu/hr.; Price -- 813.95. incl. valve -- 14-1/4"; Gas input -- 75,- 000 btu/hr. Price w/Valve & Ret. Note: ozzle -- 837.50. w/Safety Burners also supplied for kilns -- 867.00. firing from two sides.

Johnson also makes a complete line of crucible furnaces for melting bronze, aluminum and other soft metals. Or, for ing and forging, select Johnson forge furnaces. metal bend- Johnson Since 1901 Gas Appliance Company Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 April 1974 3 to a new clay medium. Thousands of shapes previously impossible fo make are The Handextruder opens the door clay exfru. files, slabs m anything you can imagine. Our exclusive feature is the use of fired easy m tubes, bars, want to extrude from if. ~ just cut out a die with the steel cutter provided, and cut the shape you sion dies pots, moldings, twists and braids, as Handles can be as intricate as you want. Appliques, sculpture projects, coil fast as yon can fire new dies. The Handexfruder comes with tube is all steel with all pivot poinh" die holder built in, construction ~ ready to bolt to a table and use. An instruction ~ case hardened, l~,e~s u~estr, cl~l, Fa~r booklet gives details of the most exciting clay tool since the wheel, 95448 is only $7S.00 plus freigl~, and is available from I~uJcJJ~r~,~ The Handexfrnder ~ 4~-~ major ceramic suppliers nationwide, or write ns for new literature.

4 Ceramics Monthly Potter's Kick Wheels th~s is the popular (~)uagmire wheel with 10,000 satisfied cus- tomers. It features: a machined M O N T H LY steel flywheel, an adjustable seat, shelf and splashpan. A welded tubuar steel frame and painted Volume 22, Number 4 April 1974 finish. Flywheel we;cjhts are:m 76, 96 and 116 lb. Prices are:m Letters $149, $159, $169 to the Editor ...... 7 power unit $50. Bat Pins $3, bats 13" $1.00, Itinerary ...... 8 crating $6. Answers to Questions ...... 13 Suggestions from Our Readers ...... 17 Apprenticing by Raymond Bub ...... 18 Heavy Duty Les Lawrence ...... 24 Clay Mixers New Jersey Craftsmen: An Invitational Exhibition ___26 these units will mix wet scrap or powder to a ~hrow;ng state Summer Workshops 1974 ...... 27 I HP S00 ]b./HR 7 Cu. Ft. $79S Fiber Glass and Clay by Robert Wood Anderson .... 33 2 HP 700 Ib./HR 9 Cu. Ft. $99S 3 HP 800 Ib./HR 10 Cu Ft. $1100 Persian Ceramics by Elena Karina Canavier ...... 36 S HP 1000 Ib./HR 12 Cu.F. 1300 Beads from Raku-Fired Egyptian Paste crating $20 freight collect please specify by Sylvia Hyman ...... 39 voltage and phase. Four-Three-Two-One Glazes by Richard Behrens .... 42 CeramAetivities ...... 45 Propane & Natural New Books ...... 66 Gas Downdraft Index to Advertisers ...... 66 Kilns reduction or oxydation ON OUR COVER to cone 10. 100% safety off. Low Paul A. Dresang, cost Minneapolis, Minne- operation. All propane units sota com- was given a merit award for "Fat plete except for tank. Standard Freddie Frog on a Dirt Bike," ce- toploaders are priced: $595, $695, ramic, 22 inches high, one of the $795, $895, $995, for 4, 6, 8, 10, entries in "Encounter with Artists 13/ and 12 cu. ft. front load 20% Minnesota Crafts '73," the 13th in a extra, nat. gas 20% extra. S;tters series of exhibitions featuring area pyros, timers electron;cs, shelves artists and craftsmen. extra. Crating $20 per kiln. reWrite for into on large natural gas units.

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IN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF REBUTTAL pages I have mentioned gives us neither the It was very interesting to read the Davis I have just read the letter in the January insight into an "artist" working in clay, nor article in what is probably one of your best 1974 CM sent by Jean E. DeYoung of a good craftsman and the ware he pro- issues lately (February 1974). Scituate, R. I. concerning her feelings duces. What it does, as most art and craft Dania Dorram about what she rather closed-mindedly re- fairs and the majority of small "craft" gal- Riverdale, N.J. ferred to as "junk projects" and leries already do, is "trash boggle our sight and INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS potters." In the true spirit of rebuttal, minds with examples SYMPOSIUM I of items produced IN MEMPHIS would like to say that it is people like Ms. with a complete disregard for sensitivity Just a note to express my thanks and DeYoung who thwart the creative process to form and materials. Bruce Cash appreciation for your publication's superb and attempt to strangle growth, whether it Burton, Ohio article (December 1973) on be in ceramics, or anything else. the Interna- tional Ceramics Symposium. This was such I have always felt that CM does a good PEOPLE POTS an important event in our history, and very thorough job in covering the field I feel I, too, make "People Pots." They are our your contribution in making of ceramics, be it an article on enameled its success studio's production line. The people pots known will add greatly to owls, or funk ceramic sculpture. Each the next U.S.- issue we make are charcoal brown stoneware hosted Symposium. Norman of CM carries something of Worrell interest for vases with individual human faces, filled Nashville, me, yet it is seldom that I Tenn. am interested in with candle wax, or plants. They are very every feature of an issue, and EXHIBITION POTS A GENERAL I defer to different in appearance and idea from the TREND? those whose approaches I enjoy are different than David Davis's people pots in the article in your magazine very much, but my own. Unlike Ms. DeYoung, do wonder if I feel that the February issue of CM. Our studio, too, the way-out pots one sees there is room for all of us illustrated in the pages of started with a limited production line of as being exhibited is a general your magazine. trend in small people pot containers filled with your country. I doubt if some of Betsy Brewer and them would Robert Johnson candle wax, which extended into larger, pass a selection committee Radium Springs, here. N. M. more elaborate forms, i.e., a planter which A. Kewley Mt. Waverley, is formed from a 60-pound ball of clay; Australia RIGHT TO RESPECT AND DIGNITY but, mainly, large bells, whimsical faces on I salute you for serving all segments of plaques, vases, and candle and plant con- Share your thoughts with other GM read- society in your magazine. Your fine articles tainers. The people pots we do are actually ers--be they quip, query, comment, or ad- inspire the young, the old, the hobbyists, an extension of individual sculpture work vlce. All letters must be signed, but names and the professionals. (mostly in reduction), which our studio will be withheld on request. Address: The Mrs. Persels, in her letter published in produces in primitive faces, or faces in Editor, Ceramics Monthly, Box 4548, Co- the January 1974 issue, condescendingly re- abstract, made to hold a candle or a plant. lumbus, Ohio 43212. fers to "... crafty stuff for little old .ladies." All people have a right to respect and dignity regardless of age or work. May I remind my colleague that we pro- TAKE A MILLER MASTER "~,KILN fessionals do not have a monopoly on the good things in life. Rita Greene • : .... Joliet, I11...... ALMOST ANYWHERE !

THE HEAT'S ON CM I sometimes find I have difficulty inducing a draft in the chimney of my kiln during the early stages of firing. To solve this problem, I simply take some of my ...... ,, ,350 issues of CERAMICS MONTaLV (like the January '74 issue), light them on fire and drop them in the chimney. This solves two problems: inducing a draft, and getting rid of my trash. Peter M. Jones Medomak, Me.

STRADDLING THE FENCE I have continually found a portion of a majority of your issues quite disturbing. Each disturbing portion usually has to do with such things as: "how I" got a little art background and am now "making it" producing poorly crafted items, or "how to" make this or that insensitive thing. Finding no redeeming value whatsoever in Pages 28 through 32 of February's issue, I have pronounced them obscene and rele- gated them to the garbage can. Your "straddling of the fence" approach to the magazine does provide just a little something for everyone. However, maybe it's time to consider stepping off to one side or the other, as the "straddling" approach has been resulting in articles which have no value to either side. I would contend that the article on the

. April 1974 7 ITINERARY

Send your show announcements early; COLORADO, FORT COLLINS MISSISSIPPIj TUPELO to Show," three months ahead o[ Crafts May 10-12 Gum tree Arts Festival, an "Where May 11-30, 1975 "Contemporary including entry date; "Where to Go," at least six the firstexhibition outdoor juried fine arts festival of the Americas: 1975," artists and craftsmen. weeks be[ore opening. Direct in[ormation of crafts from all the Americas, is open crafts, is open to all to Itinerary, Ceramics Monthly, Box 4548, or craftswomen born or re- $4,800 in prizes. Fee. For information, to craftsmen Box 1146, Columbus, Ohio 43212. in any country in North, South, and write: Gum Tree Arts Festival, siding 38801. Central America, and the Carribbean Is- Tupelo WHERE TO SHOW totaling $6,000 (U.S. lands. Cash awards NEW YORK, CORNING purchase awards. En- ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK dollars) and various May 8-14 The Eleventh Annual South- Annual available until April I. May 17-June 16 The Seventh try forms were ern Tier Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, is due at Colorado State Prints, Drawings, and Crafts Exhibition Forms and slides sponsored by the American Association of Fee. Entry later than August 1. For open to all artists. Awards; University no University Women in cooperation with the write: Nilda Fernandez Getty, cards due April 26. For information, information, write: Corning Museum of Glass, is open to all Arts Art, Colorado State Uni- Townsend Wolfe, Director, Arkansas Department of professional and amateur artists and crafts- Collins 80521. Center, Little Rock 72203. versity, Fort men throughout the United States. Media include ceramics, enameling, and glass. Entry fee: 86.00; Jury; $2,000 in prizes; Entry forms and work due April 19. For information, write: Southern Tier Arts and Crafts Show-, Box 470, Corning 14830. NEW YORK, MAMARONECK May 3-12 The 21st Open Juried Show, sponsored by the Mamaroneck Artists Guild is open to all media, including crafts. Jury; Awards; Receiving date, April 27 (no shipments). For information, write: Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 424 Mamaron- eck Avenue, Mamaroneck 10543. PENNSYLVANIA~ PITTSBURGH May 24-June 2 The 15th Annual Three Rivers Arts Festival, sponsored by Car- negie Institute, is open to artists residing within a 100-mile radius of Pittsburgh. Media include aU crafts, in addition to sculpture, painting, prints, and photography. Entry fee. Deadline entry: April 27. For information, write: Three Rivers Arts Festival, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh 15213. VIRGINIA, MANASSAS April 26-28 Virginia Crafts Council State Craft Fair '74 is open to all craftsmen residing in Virginia. Entry deadline: April 15. For application and information, write: Harriette Anderson, 6449 West Langley Lane, McLean, Virginia 22101.

WHERE TO GO ALABAMA, MONTGOMERY (CAMP GRANDVIE~,V) un-repeatable Arts and April 27-28 The 17 Springs Art glazes from MAYCO@ COLORS offer an endless Crafts Fair; Y.W.C.A. Camp Grandview. and shades. In individual glazes or in variety of hues ARIZONA, PHOENIX be sure Of producing non- combinations, you can April 6-7 The 16th Annum Heard own exclusives! repeatable color variations -- your Museum Indian Fair features Indian Under. Yet MAYCO colors -- Glazes, One Stroke or craftsmen demonstrating their skills, in- glazes -- are so easy to apply. They're homogenized cluding ceramics; at the Heard Museum, and fire at Cone 06. Write for free color chart. 22 East Monte Vista. ARIZONA, TUCSON April 26-28 Festival Arts and Crafts cotors Fair, sponsored by the Tucson Festival So- mo cO ciety; at the Tucson Community Center Plaza. St., Chatsworth, Calif. 91311 20800 Dearborn Los ANGELES Dealerships available CALIFORNIAj America's finest colors through April 7 "Costa Rica Today," Continued on Page 10

8 Ceramics Monthly .-I/// Craftool

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Craftool's new line of variable speed, solid state gear- THE CRAFTOOL COMPAN~ driven potter's wheels (designed for both sit-down and INC, 1421 West 240th Street, Harbor City, CA 90710 stand-up use) are built to withstand the hardest classroom use. Starting at $159.95, they are ideal for studios or classrooms [] Send me literature on ceramic supplies where several wheels are needed, and are and equipment. equipped with features not available on units two to [] Send me the three times their cost. free complete Craftool Catalog- 152 full color pageson tools and equipment With a complete line of tools and equipment for all phases for the creative crafts: Sculpture, Ceramics, Graphic Arts, Weaving, of the ceramic art- from ball mills, banding wheels Batik, Lapidary, Art II~~ and Metal, Woodwork and books and publications. spray booths to ceramic tools and storage units -Craftool's total concept has been successful in thousands of schools Name and community groups. Address Craftool also offers complete programs in Lapidary Art, Papermaking, Art Metal, Printing, Weaving, Sculpture, LCity/stat_e/ziP______Batik and Woodcarving. Send for your free catalog now! April 1974 9 ITINERARY CALIFORNIA~OAKLAND voted to traditional arts of Africa, Oceania, through April 28 "California Ceramics and Mesoamerica, the Central Andes, and Continued from Page 8 and Glass, 1974"; at the Oakland Museum. North American Indians; at the deYoung April 7-April 28 M.F.A. exhibition; at Memorial Museum. includes artifacts; at the California Mu- Mills College Art Gal.lery. seum of Science and Industry. April lO-May 27 Twelfth Street Potters CALIFORNIA, STUDIO CITY from the (Oakland) exhibition; at the Antonio May 6-1l "Folk Pottery Now," an exhi- April 9-May 26 "Tureens Loren a collection of ap- Prieto Gallery. bition of work by Bill Anderson, Campbell Collection," Kazuko from the 18th and Fasmer, James Fox, Ann Neisler, proximately 90 tureens SAN DIEGO at Garendo includes porcelain, earthen- CALIFORNIA, Matthews, and David Wulfeck; 19th centuries, 21 The 1974 California- Ventura Blvd. ware, and stoneware. through April Gallery, 13025 Regional Exhibition includes sculp- the Pharaohs," Hawaii April 4-June 16 "Age of painting, and graphics; at the Fine COLORADO, DENVER than 130 ancient ture, an exhibition of more Arts Gallery of San Diego. May 2-4 Annual Exhibition and Sale art, includes ceramics. Egyptian works of of ceramics, sponsored by the Colorado in- through May "Paracas and Nazca," CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISGO Potters' Guild; at Columbia Savings, First cludes ancient Peruvian ceramics; all at Continuing "Africa, Oceania, and the Avenue at Detroit. the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Americas," a permanent installation de- COLORADO, FORT COLLINS May 4-5 Spring Show and Sale of Blue- bird Stoneware; at the Judson Pottery. CONNECTICUTT, NEW CANAAN April 11-24 "Student Ceramics and Still Life," an all-media exhibition of work by students at Silvermine; at Silvermine Guild School of the Arts. DELAWARE, WILMINGTON KI[ NS April 6-7 Ceramic Workshop conducted CAR SHUTTLE by Jack Troy; at the Delaware Art Mu- The car shuttle kiln is ideal for the small to seum School. medium sized pottery or for universities and art institutions havi D. C., WASHINGTON ceramic curricul'um through April 14 An exhibition of ce- commercial potted Baldwin Collier; at sonal production w ramics by Bonnie is required. Talking of Michelangelo. Fred- shL through May 14 "The Glass of With the two car exhibition place at the same ti erick Carder," a retrospective fired another load o of glass craftsmanship by the founder of car outside the kilfi the Steuben Glass Works. stacked with the ne: April 12-July 1 "Two Hundred Years of load may be remov Royal Copenhagen Porcelain," a retrospec- 450°F and the resid of two centuries of utilitarian and the next load. tive view art porcelain; both at Renwick Gallery. GEORGIA, ATLANTA through April 18 "Pottery-- Recent Work" by Donald C. Penny; at Signature Shop, 3269 Roswell Road, N.W. April 6-26 Pottery by Diane Kempler; at Signature Shop, Peachtree Center Mid- night Sun Mall. GEORGIA, MACON April 21-May 10 "English Pottery," an exhibition of standard ware by David Leach, Michael Leach, and John Leach, at Mercer University Art Gallery, Connell Student Center. ILLINOIS, CHICAGO April 26-27 First juried marketing exhibition sponsored by the Midwest Selling Craftsmen; at the Midland Hotel. Continuing Ceramics by John Perri, Joe Kemper, Hyacinth Kozlowski, and .]'oan Baron; glass by Fred Warren and Dale Huffman. May 17-June 7 Two-man show of work by Don Reitz and Art Sanoval; both at Gallery 12, 3116 N. Broadway. OFFICES IN ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES CORAL CIRCLE ILLINOIS, NORMAL CABLES: "ADALPINE" 353 Exhi- EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. 90245 through April 21 National Craft 772-2S$8 AREA CODE (213) 322-2430 772-2SS7 bition; at Illinois State University. Continued on Page 46

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12 Ceramics Monthly Answers to QUESTIONS Conducted by the CM Technical Sta[/ 0 Where might degree I purchase the reed and cane described in your or form that if the implement or utensil is kept for 24 article, "'Reed hours Handles," published in the No~'ember 1972 at room temperature in an acetic acid solution of four issue of CERAMICS MONTFILY?--C.B. per cent, more than 0.6 mg of these metals is segregated against each full square deeimetre of the surface of These supplies are available from Peerless Rattan and Reed the implement or Manufacturing utensil which comes into contact with the foodstuff. Company, Inc., 97 Washington Street, New York, In normal use it must not give off colour on New York 10006; or from The H.H. Perkins Company, the foodstuff or dissolve in the 10 South above-mentioned acetic acid solution Bradley Road, Woodbridge, Connecticut 06525. in such a degree that the colour of the acid changes.' "The (Finnish) 0 Are there any tests [or acid resistance of potentially regulations do not indicate the precise manner harmful in which soluble compounds in fired, glazed ware? Can you the test should be conducted but the method used by list limits the British for lead release in glazes as required in countries Ceramic Research Association is first to wash the other than the test United States?--P.D. plate in a dilute detergent solution followed by rinsing with water and allowing to drain until dry. The plate is then filled to Harry Fraser, in his new book, GLAZES fOR TaE CRAVT POT- the rim with four per cent acetic acid and the whole protected TER, gives the following information: "Several countries are now with a plastic cover to prevent contamination and evaporation. adopting a test for metal release based upon attacking the ware After twenty-four hours at room temperature the with a four per cent solution is solution of acetic acid at room temperature stirred and sampled for analysis." for twenty-four hours. The metals to be controlled by the test do, however, 0 1 have some Ultrox, a glaze vary from country to country, except for lead which is chemical I believe is an opaci- included in all regulations. tier, but I am not really sure. Can you tell me its use, and how it is calculated "The U.S.A. imposes a limit of seven ppm of lead (Pb) into a glaze formula? Do you know what percentages should and 0.5 ppm of cadmium (Cd). In Europe and Scandinavia be used in an average glaze, and i] it has any additional the metal released is related to the actual surface area attacked effects? M.M. by the acid Ultrox and the results are expressed in milligrammes per is a trade name for a group of opacifiers which can be square decimetre calculated (mg/dm2). The Finnish test . . . is generally in the glaze formula as zirconium silicate (ZrO~ • SiO2) regarded in as the most stringent .... (Those) regulations are a weight ratio of 65 to 35 per cent. Ultrox Standard is per- as follows--'The haps use of an implement or utensil is prohibited if the most common form purchased by potters. When used it contains as an arsenic soluble in foodstuffs. Lead, zinc, cadmium or opacifier in white or pastel glazes, the amount added to antimony must not appear in the implement or utensil in such a Continued on Page 15

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Continued from Page 13 ~%:5,~: :.~...... the glaze generally ranges from 15-18 per cent. Since the average particle size of an opacifier greatly affects its performance, (smaller particles yield more opacifying strength), three other particle sizes are offered under the UJtrox name they are Uhrox 500W, 1000W, and 2000W. The strongest of these (2000W) has an average particle size of one-half micron, while Ultrox Standard is rated at an average particle size of two Clay Mixer Electric Potter's Wheels microns. These opacifiers will also decrease the thermal expan- sion of a glaze formula and so, will reduce crazing. 0 I was given a large quantity o/ unlabeled glaze colorants. Is there a way to tell the oxides [rom the carbonates?--D.D. While following common sense safety precautions (goggles or safety glasses, skin covering, etc.), pour an acid onto a sample of each of your glaze colorants. The carbonates will bubble vigorously as the acid reacts with the carbon present in the compound. Oxides will be relatively stable when attacked by Momentum Kick Wheels an acid. All equipment 0 I have heard about a black clay body /or salt glazing. Do was designed you have any information about this clay body, or perhaps and built by its formula?--M.T. Paul Soldner, CM found that Richard Schneider, assistant professor of art at a professional Cleveland State University, has been using such a body. Its potter. formula is as follows. We have been manufacturing BLACK SALT-GLAZE CLAY BODY (Cone 9) Kick Wheel Kit pottery equip- Missouri Fire Clay ...... 55% ment since 1956. Cedar Heights Goldart ...... 20 Write for free Cedar Heights Redart ...... 15 SOLDNER Barnard Clay ...... I0 brochure giving 100% specifications POTTERY EQUIPMENT Add: Silica Sand ...... 5% and prices. 0 I have been looking at ancient Greek vases in museums/or a number of years. There is ahvays in/ormation listed about what kind o/form it is, and perhaps when the pot was made, but rarely is there any explanation o/ the scenes portrayed on these /orms. Is there any source book that explains the myths or stories CERAMI C RAF T KI LN portrayed on ancient Greek ware?~S.D. Jane Henle's recently published book, GREEK MvTrlS, A VAsE "The PAINTER'S NOTEBOOX, may be helpful to you. This text surveys Pint Size Brute" the course of vase painting from the late 8th century into the 4th century B.C. It is available from the Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana. Is it possible to obtain a good Cone 03 transparent glaze that doesn't contain lead?--E.M. There are many transparent Cone 03 glazes that do not con- Fires on tain lead, but there really is no exact substitute for lead in a e glaze. That is why, in spite of the possible dangers of using Propane this glaze flux, it has persisted as an ingredient in recipes even or in industry. Boron fluxed frits are probably the best solution, Natural although you may find their fluxing power is reduced compared to lead compounds. Gerstley Borate and colemanite are also used Gas as substitutes. Try substituting Hommel Frit 14 or Ferro Frit 3269 for the lead content of a glaze. Amounts must be deter- mined experimentally. I am using a clay body which is light-to-dark brown in reduction. I would like to have dark specks in the body. What do you suggest?--G.F. TL-D There are two materials that you might consider using--granular ilmenite, and granular manganese. The latter will provide The Inside Story a strong, dark brown speck, while the former will give a peppery For more information, write Office appearance. I would suggest you order these materials in a 20-40 6708 San Haroldo Way mesh size, and use them in small amounts according to your Buena Park, Ca. 90620 preference. [714) 995-KILN Wo "~ o [~EILMAN All subscriber inquiries are given individual attention at CM; Plant and, out of the many received, those o/ general interest are <~OMPANY 11769 E. Slauson selected for answer in this column. Direct your inquiries to the Santa Fe Springs, Cal. 90670 Questions Editor, CM, Box 4548, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Please (213) 693-5690 enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

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16 Ceramics Monthly SUGGESTIONS [rom our readers RECLAIM CLAY WITH A CONCAVE PLASTER BAT DRY OR tain an infinite heat switch--the type used on the surface burner clay scraps or dry clay, I remove excess After soaking old of an electric range. This switch will work, although overloaded the slurry to dry in a concave piaster bat. To water by allowing at near 4,000 watts, and a new one should be available at appli- take a round plastic dishpan and po~r a c~mav~" plaster bat, ance repair shops in a price range from $5.50 to $7.00. A second a wood box two inches wider construct solution is to install a double pole, double throw, knife switch diameter of the pan. I used than the (the porcelain base type). This switch is available at most hard- boards for the sides of the lxl2-inch ware stores for about 80 cents. The kiln can then be started on square of plywood for the box, and a 118 volt power, and switched to 236 volts when more heat is Secure the sides of the box bottom. needed. ---Frank Baumgartner, St. Petersburg, Fla. but do not attach the plywood bottom, then seal the inside joints with MAKE A ROLLING PiN coils of moist clay. Paint the interior An old roller from a wringer-style washer makes an excellent walls and bottom of the box with and inexpensive rolling pin. The roller is heavy enough for easy liquid soap (as a mold separator), roiling, and wooden handles can be made and attached to the then mix and pour plaster into the box to a depth of two inches. shaft on each end, if desired. As soon as the plaster begins to set, center the dishpan in the box --Elsie Wootton, Arnherstburg, Ont. CRACKS and hold it firmly in place with a gallon bleach bottle fuji of MENDING water. Continue to pour piaster around the dishpan until just To mend cracks in bone-dry pottery, egg preserver or vinegar below the rim. Allow the piaster to set for several hours, then can be mixed with dry clay to form a thick slip. Fill cracks with remove the dishpan and the sides of the box--the plywood bottom the slip. It will dry very slowly and therefore will not shrink and is left in place to support the uncured plaster and facilitate han- crack again. --Beth Konen, Milwaukee, Wis. bat has been stored for a week or more, it is dling. After the SOUARING SLAB-BUILT FORMS ready for use. In addition to its intended use, the bat can be working with slabs will find a small block plane indis- inverted and the bottom used as a solid wedging surface. Anyone This woodworking tool can square and smooth leather- --Mrs. G. Hull, Manteca, Calif. pensable. hard slab pots in seconds -- clay will peel away like wood chips. ELECTRIC KILN CONTROL SWITCHES Cost of a 6-inch block plane is around $3.00. As a retired appliance serviceman, I offer the following advice --Fred Rucker, Gainesville, Fla. concerning the "Question" in the February 1974 issue of CERAM- TO REMOVE POTS THROWN WITHOUT A BAT rise in a self- mS MONThLy regarding control of temperature When throwing successively without a bat, wet pots often two inexpensive answers. wired electric kiln. There are at least stick to the wheel head and are very difficult to remove even First, you could (provided the kiln draws 4,000 watts or less) ob- Continued on Page 411

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April 1974 17 Apprenticing bv RAY.',IOND Bvu

Photos: Raymond Bub, Ed Leder, Colin Pearson, Paul Soldner ~\'HEN I GRADUATI"D from a rural high school in 1966 and set off for Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, I had no intention of working seriously in ceramics. As a matter of fact, my goal at that time was to study engineering. Nevertheless, I now find myself working in partnership with my friends Gordon and Tally Lavin to establish a pottery in Eastham, Massachusetts. Upon entering the engineering program at Swarthmore, I found the subject interesting, but it seemed only to deal with how-to questions. Substituting English literature as a major was no improvement, and I changed iny area of interest a second time--to sociology and anthrolmlog.v. I would probably have made further changes if I had not run out of college years and graduated with a B.A. degree in sociology and anthropology in 1970. 3,Iy interest and progress in the field of ceramics began at the time I made my first change of major--from engineering to English literature. At that time I was also considering the study of sculpture. With this in mind, I went to the art center at Swarthlnore and obtained some clay from which I fashioned some small beetle figures and (I blush to say it) a If'innie-the-Pooh. Upon completion. these pieces were not what you could term successful in appearance, more like a uniform electric kiln brown. But, I was still interested. Since sculpture was not offered as a course, I decided to take a non-credit ceramics class, reasoning that the experience could later be applied to the study of sculpture. When I enrolled in the ceramics course, the facilities were very modest--some kickwheels, clay and glazes pur- .... .J r ...... arby Wallingford Art Center, and an electric kiln. Under the auspices of Kit Snyder. who began teaching ceramics at Swarthmore at the same time I enrolled for the course, the pot shop soon evolved into a flexible, sophisticated work area with clay mixing apparatus, an expanded raw materials inventory, several electric wheels, a reduction kiln, a raku kiln, a salt kiln, etc. Witnessing and being involved in the growth of this program served to crystallize my interest in ceramics. My next commitment stemmed from a con>

l.e[t: I'orcclain plate (in bisque state) u,ith combed slip decoration; produced by the author at Swarthmore College, 1971 ; white and brou'n slip on a ,~recn hackground, 9 inches i7~ diameter. '@~ i'

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~ ~,,~ ~ ..~,~t~.~r~,*A'~'. ~ bination of luck and personal contacts. I was fortu- nate enough to meet Paul Soldner, who was giving a workshop at The Wallingford Art Center, and when I asked if he knew of any potters who needed an untrained assistant, he offered me a summer job at his home in Aspen, Colorado. Our arrangement was verbal and vague --a five day work week in exchange for sleeping quarters in his studio, meals and social functions with the Soldner family, the use of a car, and the opportunity to utilize the studio facilities and materials on weekends and evenings. (A surprise bonus at the end of the summer was a potter's wheel which is now in use at our pottery in Eastham.) My tasks included carpentry, bricklaying, wine making, welding, etc., and I was genuinely enthusiastic about learning to master these skills. Pottery was peripheral to my daily duties, but central to my thinking. I learned that a 20th century craft potter must be his own architect and artisan, able to understand the processes which contribute to making and running a business which takes raw materials and converts them into finished products. At the end of the summer, I returned to Swarthmore to be Kit Snyder's technical assistant at the art center. In exchange, I received sufficient wages to share an use of the center's facili- Above: Stoneware dinnerware with glazed and unglazed apartment with a friend, and the my income. In the surfaces, by Raymond Bub, 1973, made while an ties to make a few pots to supplement at Bryn Mawr apprentice with Byron Temple. spring of 1971 I taught an evening class College to augment my modest finances. My duties as technical assistant helped me to understand the responsibilities of maintaining a supply of materials and equipment for the production of different ceramic products. After a year as Kit's technical assistant, I had a fair opinion of my skills as a potter, but I did not feel sufficiently confident in my abilities to make a firm commitment to ceramics. At the suggestion of Byron Temple, who had taught a semester at Swarthmore during my student days, I applied to English potter Colin Pearson for an apprentice position. After a lengthy delay (because of the English Post Office strike), I received a favorable reply Quay Pottery at Aylesford in Kent, chess set with handmade tiles and and I went to the Below: Stoneware England to begin work. pinched chess pieces that reflect the plasticity of the clay. I stayed with Colin Pearson and his wife Leslie for a year, learning first that I did not know how to throw properly, then learning to throw correctly. My work at the Pearson's began with restorative carpentry and redecora- tion of their three hundred year old home, Wickham Lodge. It was not until the fourth month of my apprenticeship that I was fully occupied with ceramic duties-- production throwing, glazing, clay mixing, kiln duties, etc. I lived as part of the family, taking meals with them and participating in decisions of communal interest. Free time was spent on short tours around the area, weekends in London, cheering the local soccer team, watching BBC television, and meeting a number of potters. I also man- aged a short trip to France, and a tour of the countryside and potteries of western England. Upon returning to the United States in June 1972, I contacted Byron Temple to ask if he would be interested in taking on an experienced apprentice. We made a verbal agreement which lasted until August 1973. My wages were adequate to rent a small apartment and keep an old car running, and I was allowed the unlimited after-hours use of the studio facilities to the extent that my work did

20 Ceramics Monthly not interfere with regular production. The pots made in my free time were sold to supplement my income. My regular duties at the studio included production throwing, and working at the Temple pottery was especially helpful in learning to run a pottery as a business, mastering such plocedures as no-breakage packing and shipping, efficient re-ordering of supplies, a logical filing and records system, and the maintenance of a flexible catalog of salable ware. After the completion of these periods of apprenticeship, I now feel sufficiently confident of my skills to work on my own, and I believe that Gordon, Tally and I can make our pottery in Eastham a successful business. We have built an 18-cubic-foot, propane-fired, downdraft kiln and are beginning production of ware. Apprenticing with potters and meeting other people who have had similar experiences have enabled me to define some of the problems which may be encountered by the aspiring apprentice. The first concerns remunera- tion. Most potters are unable to pay much more than a subsistence salary, and may prefer to reimburse the apprentice with room and board, the offer of workshop experience, and free or inexpensive use of materials and facilities for the individual's own ceramic development. This is both a burden and an opportunity for the apprentice, who must fit into family life without disrupting it. As a family member, the apprentice may be asked to help maintain the house, do laundry and cleaning, etc., and he will most certainly be expected to assume an equal Top: An apprentice's duties may include a variety o[ share (if not more) of the clay mixing, glaze preparation, work experiences as shown here~Melissa Holmes, left; and kiln responsibilities. and Raymond Bub, center; help construct an unusual A second consideration, which may or may not be a "beehive" utility building with Paul Soldner, right. problem depending on the individual, is the type of training the apprentice expects to receive. Depending on the Above: The completed "beehive" utility building has been degree of an individual's development of skills, and the sprayed with cement, and a too{ o[ triangular size and requirements [orms of the pottery, the performance of added. The building will various serve as a pottery tasks unrelated to ceramics may be required. As workshop~bunkhouse. Paul Soldner's assistant, I was assigned non-ceramic- related duties. Nevertheless, I was able to learn from him, Below: Byron Temple works at the wheel in his studio. observing him at work and absorbing his style by living with his pots in all stages of production. While working at Bottom: Byron Temple's studio in Lambertville, Swarthmore, I attended to the day-to-day running of the New .[erse)'. pot shop (ordering of materials and policy decisions were left up to Kit). At neither of these places did I produce ware for the studio, but rather as a bonus for the performance of other tasks. At the Pearson's, I received specific ceramic training in production techniques, and at the Temple pottery I was exposed to the business aspects of producing and marketing ware. Although the learning process may be more frequently by exposure than specific instruction, the apprentice should expect at least to wit- ness all facets of the potter's work, from the ordering and preparation of materials to throwing, glazing, firing, sales, and record keeping. Actual participation in each of these aspects of the craft may or may not be part of the appren- rice's training. There are, of course, certain differences between working in a production situation and learning in a school environment. No school can require its students to enter the spirit of another man's work by imitating it item by item--an experience which I consider both humbling and broadening. In the apprentice situation, the degree of flexibility and aesthetic experimentation is limited by the fact Above: ~J'ickhanz Lodge, the Pearson residence and Quay Pottery, a converted carriage house; on the Medway River in Ayles[ord, Kent, England. Le[t: Quay Pottery ware made by Raymond Bub while an apprentice with Colin Pearson. Below: Colin Pearson at work outside his pottery.

~J that the potter must make economically successful ware-- money influences aesthetics and production decisions. The apprentice who does not at some point in his training confront this economic reality may find it difficult to exist without outside support when he is on his own. Since most of the Western world subscribes to the ethic of originality in works of art, there is a natural opposition to the sub- ordination of personal aesthetics to the judgment of another individual. Making another potter's shapes and submitting them to his assessment can serve both to define O this ethic of originality and diffuse its potency. To admit the interdependence of our ideas with those we find in the work of others is valuable training, as well as a stepping stone to the development of personal standards. While working at the Pearson pottery I received what I consider to be some valuable advice, and I offer it here to other aspiring apprentices. "Remember that working for a potter is a temporary growing and changing situation and allow yourself to be immersed in it rather than fighting for day-to-day independence. It will later be i discovered that more was learned than you could have

• " realized, with no harm done to your own xde' as . " A final consideration: How does one secure an apprentice position? As has been true with my own experiences, luck and personal contacts are important. Add to this determination, a flexible outlook, and a willingness to attack various unrelated tasks. The most satisfactory approach to obtaining an apprentice position is to contact potters in person; this applies to England as well as the United States. The personality of the apprentice is an important consideration, particularly when the pottery is a small enterprise necessitating close interpersonal relations. In the United States, the best places to try are workshops, summer school programs, colleges and universities, and locations where it is possible to meet and talk with potters. In England, it has recently become more difficult to obtain apprentice situations for two reasons. As an active member of the European Common Market, Britain must first advertise available jobs in member countries before soliciting elsewhere. Although this restriction has limited opportunities somewhat, there are a number of apprentice positions which are described for tax and customs purposes as work-study programs; these programs are not subject to the restriction. Secondly, the British ° Crafts Council has instituted a system of grants to help Top: Raku teapot with cane handle, by Raymond Bub, potters pay apprentices; only potters who take apprentices 1973, made while an apprentice with Byron Temple. from the British Isles are eligible. The Craftsmen Potters Association, William Blake House, Marshall Street, Lon- Above: Stoneware coffee mugs by Raymond Bub and don W.I., an organization which has a membership in- Gordon Lavin, Fort Hill Pottery, 1973. cluding most of the producing potters and potteries in southern England, publishes a booklet on members and their work which may be helpful in selecting places to apply (POTTERS, AN ILLUSTRATED DIRECTORY OF THE WORK OF THE FULL MEMBERS OF THE CRAFTSMEN POT- RAYMOND BUB is a studio pot- TERS ASSOCIATION; $3.50 (U.S.) including postage), or ter who recently set up the Fort contact potters at Harrow College of Art in London. Hill Pottery with Gordon and If inquiring by mail about an apprentice opportunity, Tally Lavin in Eastham, Massa- consider the potter's time and do not ask for involved chusetts, on Cape Cod. They replies; include a self-addressed envelope for return cor- produce a variety of ceramic ob- respondence. As my experience proves, it is possible to jects including some rather un- secure a position in this manner. Look, ask, and try to be usual forms such as hurricane pleased with what you find! lamps.

April 1974 23 Les Lawrence

THE EXHIBITION OF WORK by Les Lawrence at the Elaine Horwitch Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona during December 1973, and at the .X.fatthews Center Galleries at Arizona State University, Tempe, October 21-November 18, represented three series of his concurrent work. The Indian series is comprised of plates and covered jars from 20 to 26 inches in diameter or height. The forms are decorated with Indians drawn from images projected on the porcelain-coated stoneware, then vapor glazed at Cone 9 with soda ash instead of salt. The Angel series consists of porcelain angel cups, fired at Cone 6 oxidation, with decoration reflecting the artist's former interest in landscape painting. The Self-image series consists of miniatures, under- glazed, decorated, and fired at Cone 6 oxidation. The backyard kiln piece is an updraft kiln model (~-inch scale) complete with a load of tiny glazed pots, kiln shelves, kiln posts, and door brick. Les Lawrence earned his .XI.F.A. from Arizona State University in 1970, and is presently an instructor at Gross- inont College in E1 Cajon, California.

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Below, right: "Covered Jar," sodium vapor glazed stoneware.

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April 1974 25 New Jersey Craftsmen: An Invitational Exhibition

A ~IAJ OR ]NVITATIO.N'AI, EXHIBITION of contemporary crafts was held at the Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey from November 8 through January 6. Included in the exhibition were 42 of New Jersey's outstanding craftsmen representing two aspects of today's crafts: the utilitarian and the decorative. Potters included in the show were: Antonio Blaser, Carole Chesek, Bonnie Courtney, Michael Feno, Ka Kwong Hui, Ilse Johnson, Edward Klewiada, William McCreath, Barbara Schaff, Gary Schein, Sy Shames, Byron Temple, Marion Levinston-Weiss, and EIsbeth Woody.

Le[t: Slab C'onstru~ lion I "ase by Sy Sham, ,. Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

.lbove, right: Covered Pot by Gary Schein. lselin, New ]ersey.

Below, right: Co~'ered .Jar by Edward Kl~'wiada, Mount Holly, New .Jersey.

26 Ceramics Monthly Summer Workshops 1974

This summer o/ 1974 marks the sixteenth year CERAMmS MONTHLY has compiled its special listing of workshops [or ceramics and related crafts. We hope its timely appearance will be of help to those of our readers who are planning their summer vacation activities. Because enrollments are limited in many areas, we suggest you make reservations early,t

ALASKA, HOMER July 22-August 9 CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES June 17-30 "Return to Earth" a 3-week workshop will be Summer The Alaska State Council on devoted to the design and construction the Arts plans a 2- of a pueblo- Feminist Studio Workshop plans a summer pro- week "Three Dimensional style earth dwelling with Workshop" with instruc- ceramic activity included. gram to include ceramics. Write: Cheryl Swannack, tion in pottery, fiber, and sculpture. Instructors: Jacob Brookins, Wes Instructors to Hovan, and guest Feminist Studio Workshop, 743 Grandview, Los be announced. Write: Kenneth W. Cory, Arts Pro- artists. Write: Jacob Brookins, "Earth Workshop," Angeles 90057. gram Director, Alask~ State Council on the Ar~, RR 1 Box 851, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. 338 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. CALIFORNIA, LOS BRITISH COLUMBIA, GANGES ANGELES February through December ALBERTA, BANFF July 22-August 16 Mary Sharp---Enamels conducts classes in enameling April 15-August 30 Salt Spring School of Fine Arts plans a 4-week workshop with on metals. Write: Mary Sharp, 6219 Alviso Avenue, The Banff Centre School of Fine Arts plans 1- to instruction in wheel and glaze application. Instructor: Los Angeles 90043. 6-week sessions in all levels of ceramics, including a Carol Southward. Write: Salt 3-week Spring School of Fine Arts, Box 674, Ganges. gas kiln design workshop and a 2-week CALIFORNIA, MENDOCINO course in sculptural ceramics. Instructors: Bertha CALIFORNIA, ALAMEDA June 24.-August 30 Martin, Les Manning, F. Carlton Ball, Elizabeth June 22-July Mendocino Art Center plans a 10-week pottery Mould, Victor Brosz, Maurice Savoie, Luke Lindoe, 27 The Factory--Arts and workshop (short courses may be arranged) to in- Neil Liske, and Ruth Duckworth; others to be Crafts Center--plans a 6- week course with instruction elude instruction in slab and wheel, glazing, and announced. Write: Registrar, The Banff Centre in wheel throwing, glaze formulation, and decorative firing. Instructor: Sasha Makovkin. Write: William School of Fine Arts, Banff T0L (}CO. techniques. In- structor: Paul Volckening. Also planned is a work- Zacha, DireCtor, Mendocino Art Center, P.O. Box shop, "Clay 36, Mendocino 95460. ARIZONA, PAYSON for Kids." Write: The Factory, 1906 June 7-August 16 Broadway, Alameda 94501. CALIFORNIA, NEVADA COUNTY Payson Art Center plans two 5-week sessions in CALIFORNIA, DAVENPORT July 28-August 24 beginning and advanced ceramics and other crafts. June 23-August 17 "Earth, Air, Fire, Water" Write: Payson Art Center, Box 1578, Payson 85541. is a 4-week workshop, September 15-November 9 with the John Woolman Quaker School as a base Big Creek Pottery offers two 8-week Ceramic camp, for teaching ARIZONA, TUCSON and supervising a complete workshops with instruction in all aspects of tradi- ceramic experience, including clay and glaze basics July 15-August 14 tional clay techniques. Instructor: Bruce McDougal. and wood firing. Accredited by California State University of Arizona plans a 5-week session in be- Write: Big Creek Pottery, Davenport 95017. University, Sacramento. Instructors: Rimas Vis- ginning and advanced ceramics. Instructor: Maurice Girda, Richard Hotchkiss, and Douglas Tweed. K. Grossman. Write: Art Department, University CALIFORNIA, LONG BEACH Write: "Earth, Air, Fire, Water," P.O. Box 128, of Arizona, Tucson 85721. June lO-]uly 9 Nevada City, California 95959. California S'tate University at Long Beach offers a ARIZONA, WINONA 6-week ceramics course for all levels: beginning-- CALIFORNIA, OAKLAND June 14-July 19 handbuilding or wheel throwing; intermediate and June 17-August 23 "Earth Workshop" in ceranfics will focus on the advanced--problems in wheel throwing and ceramic California College of Arts and Crafts offers two utilization of natural clays and materials, hand- design; graduate course--special problems in ce- 5-week summer sessions in beginning and ad- building techniques, construction of a chamber ramics. Instructor: R. W. Ramsey. Write: Art vanced ceramics, glass, and mosaic design. Write: climbing kiln, (wood or oll firing) for long-term Department, c/o R. $V. Ramsey, California State Admissions Office, California College of Arts and production use. University credit available. University, Long Beach 90840. Crafts, Broadway at College, Oakland 94618.

April 1974 27 CALIFORNIA, PASADENA College) plans two 3-week sessions in ceramics and offered. Write: Wesleyan Potters, Inc., 350 South June 24-September 13 kiln construction; other crafts offered. Write: Main Street, Middletown 06457. Pasadena City College offers two 6-week ceramic Randy Milhoan, Colorado Mountain College, Box cou:~es in all aspec:s of ceramics. Instructors: 1114, Vail, Colorado 81657. CONNECTICUT, NEW CANAAN Philip Cornelius and John Jacobs. Write: Admis- July 8-August 30 sions Office, Pasadena City College, 1570 East Col- COLORADO, MORRISON Silvermine Guild School of the Arts offers an 8- orado Blvd., Pasadena 91106. June lO-August 2 week Ceramics workshop with instruction in hand- Opus 4 Pottery Studio offers four 2-week compre- building and wheel throwing methods; and glazing CALIFORNIA, PETALUMA hensive programs featuring handbuiding, wheel and decorative techniques. Instructors: Tom Kostcs May 22-July 17 throwing, and kiln building, with special classes in and Barbara Sciosa. Write: Registrar, Silvermine Evolution Art Institute plans a 9-week session kiln theory, glazes, marketing and studio organiza- Guild School of the Arts, 1037 Silvermine Road, (once a week) in wheel, casting, and sculp:ure. In- tion. Instructors: Larry Clark, Bob Smith, and New Canaan 06840. structors: William Herrera, Ellie Colville, and James Melton. Guest artists: Michael Leach, Bob Cathy Osman. Write: Evolution Art Institute, 6030 LeDonne, Warren MacKenzie, and James and Nan CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN Roblar Road, Petaluma 94952. MeKinnell. Optional college credit. Write: Opus 4 June 3-August 2 Pottery Studio, Star Route 2, Sedalia, Colorado Southern Connecticut State College will conduct CALIFORNIA, RICHMOND 80135. two undergraduate raku workshops: June 3-21; June 17-August I0 June 24-August 2 with David Crespi; an under- Richmond Art Center plans ten ceramics classes, COLORADO, PUEBLO graduate gla~blowing workshop June 24-July 12 each offered once a week in an 8-week session for June 17-July 19 with Peter Pellettieri; and a graduate ceramics beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Southern Colorado State College offers a 5-week session, June 24-August 2 with David Crespi. Write: Richmond Art Center, 25th and Barrett, course in ceramics for beginning and advanced Credit available. Write: Art Dept., Southern Con- Richmond 94804. students. Ins ruetor: Carl Jensen. Write: Sou'hern necticut State College, New Haven 06515. Colorado State College, Art Dept., Pueblo 81001. CALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO DELAWARE, WILMINGTON June 10-14 COLORADO, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS June and July California State University offers a 1-week work- July 29-August 9 The Delaware Art Center plans a 10-week ceramic shop for teachers in sculpture and mold-making. University of Northern Colorado plans a 2-week session including hand and wheel work; glazing Instructor: S. Kaltenbach. workshop for beginners with instruction in pinch and firing. Instructors: Virginia Waiters and Ken- June 1T-July 27 and coil forming methods, and beginning wheel ton Poole. Write: Education Dept., Delaware Art California State University also plans a 6-week ce- techniques. Instructor: Herb Schumacher. Write: Museum, 2301 Kentmere, Wilmington 19806. ramie course (Art 50 A, B) in basic techniques and Dr. Herb Schumacher, Art Department, University approaches to pottery, using wheel and handbuild- of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado 80639. FLORIDA, CORAL GABLES ing methods. Instructor: F. Gordon. Write: Sum- June 17-July 3 mer Session Of/ice, California State University, COLORADO, WEST VILLAGE University of Miami Ceramics Workshop plans two Sacramento 95819. June lO-August 30 daily workshops: morning---earthenware and terra The Anderson Ranch Art Center offers a 12-week cotta claywork; afternoon--printitive firing tech- CALIFORNIA, STUDIO CITY summer program in which techniques and skills are niques and kiln designs. Credit given for combined June lO-August 3l taught in five media: clay, wood, metal, fabric, courses Instructor: Ervin Dixon. Write: Art De- The Muddy Wheel will conduct two 1-week, one and photography. Fall workshops: September 30, partment, University of Miami, Coral Gables 33124. 4-week, and one 6-week potter,/ course in addition 1974-January 31, 1975; and Spring workshops: to non-loom weaving. Instructor: Fred Wilson. February 3, 1975-May 9, 1975 offer same 5-media FLORIDA, SARASOTA Write: The Muddy Wheel, 12953 Ventura Blvd., programs. Director: Paul Soldner. Instructors to be June 17-August 9 Studio City 91604. announced. Write: The Anderson Ranch Art Cen- Colson School of Art plans two 4-week courses in ter, P.O. Box 5266, West Village 81615. wheel throwing, kiln stacking, firing, glaze appli- CALIFORNIA, WALNUT CREEK cation and techniques, and general critique. In- July 8-August 17 CONNECTICUT, AVON PARK NORTH structor: Dave Chapin. Write: Colson School of Instructional Division of Civic Arts plans daily June 10-August 30 Art, 1666 Hillview Street, Sarasota 33579. classes in ceramics for beginning and advanced stu- Expressions Pottery Workshop plans 8- or 12-week dents. Coordinator and instructor: Ludell Deut- sessions for beginning and intermediate levels. In- FLORIDA, TALLAHASSEE scher. Exchange instructors to be announced. structors: Sue Ginsberg and Leslie Kauffman. June 19-August 12 Write: Instructional Division of Civic Arts, 1445 Write: Expressions Pottery Workshop, P.O. Box The Florida State University plans an 8-week con- Civic Drive, Walnut Creek 94596. 637, Avon, Connecticut 06001. structive design workshop with instruction in wheel throwing, enameling, weaving, and vegetable dye- COLORADO, FORT COLLINS CONNECTICUT, BROOKFIELD ing. Instructors: Mary Moo:y, William Harper, and August 5-16 June 17-August 23 George Bocz. Write: Department of Constructlve Colorado State University, in connection with the The Brookfield Graft Center plans two l-week clay Design, E 123, The Florida State University, Tal- "Contemporary Crafts of the Americas: 1975 Ex- sessions with Paulus Berensohn, and two 2-week lahassee 32304. hibition," plans three 2-week workshops (credit sessions with Bob Lueas or Mary Law. Two 1-week given): Ceramics with Mutso Yanagihara; Weaving enameling workshops are planned with Jamie Ben- GEORGIA, MACON with Olga deAmaral; Metalsmithing with Wendy nett or Harold Helwig. Write: The Brookfield July 1S-August 18 Rampshaw. Write: Nilda Getty, Contemporary Craft Center, Brookfield 06804. Mercer University plans a 5-week course in hand- Crafts Summer Workshops, Department of Art; or building and wheel throwing. Instructors: Frances Carl Hoffman, Director, Center for Continuing CONNECTICUT, HARTFORD and Elmer Taylor. Write: Elmer Taylor, Art De- Education, Room W 203, Rockwell Hail, Colorado June 24-July 5 partment, Mercer University, Macon 31207. State University, Fort Collins 80521. Willimantic Summer Art and Craft Workshop, in conjunction with Eastern Connecticut State Col- GEORGIA, RISING FAWN COLORADO, GUNNISON lege, offers 10-day workshops in a number of July l-August 9 June IO-August 16 craft media including ceramics with Paul Lynn; Pottery Workshop at Rising Fawn offers a 6-week Western State College offers two ceramic work- enameling and glass fusing with Maurlce Heaton; course with basic instruction in pottery making and shops, each planned for two 4-week sessions: Inde- and enameling with Elizabeth Budd. Credit given. glaze calculation, with emphasis on the craft process pendent Study; Problems in Art. Instructor: Pat T. Write: Kenneth H. Lundy, Director, Art and in a production situation. Instructor: Charles Julio. Write: Pat T. Julio, Art Department, West- Craft Workshop, Box 2219, Hartford 06115. Counls. Write: Pottery Workshop, Route .~2, ern State College, Gunnlson 81230. Rising Fawn 30738. CONNECTICUT, MIDDLEBURY COLORADO, MARBLE July 8-19 IDAHO, BLISS June 24-August 16 The Third Annual Wcstover Creative Arts Program August 31-September 2 Thano A. Johnson Summer Ceramic Workshop in plans a 2-week workshop for adults (15 years and Snake River Pottery plans a weekend featuring cooperation with Colorado Mountain College, plans older) ; and for children (5-14). Adult elassas in- "Survival Ceramics" for craftsmen interested in two 4-week sessions for serious students, at all clude instruction in ceramics with M. G. Martin some of the most primitive and esoteric ways of levels. Instructor: Thano A. Johnson. Write: Thano Barnes in 10 afternoon sessions. All inclusive crafts/ creating pots; includes seminars. Instructors: Di A. Johnson, Ceramics, College of Matin, Kentfield, arts workshop for children. Write: Westover Cre- and Drlch Bowler, Jan Van Leeuwen, and other California 94904; after June 10: Thano Johnson, ative Arts Program, Middlebury 06762. visiting artists. Write: Snake River Pottery, Star Star Route Box 65, Marble, Colorado 81623. Route, Bliss 83314. CONNECTICUT, MIDDLETOWN COLORADO, MINTURN July 8-August 9 IDAHO, SUN VALLEY June 17-July 26 Wesleyan Potters, Inc. offers a 5-week workshop in June-August Summer Vail Art Workshop 4 (Colorado Mountain ceramics (classes twice n week). Other crafts Sun Valley Center for the Arts offers I- to 9-week

28 Ceramics Monthly Far Left: Kiln building lecture by Arthur Sennett at State Unit,ersity College, Potsdam, New York.

Left: Richard Anderson inspects fired work at a primitive workshop near Provo, Utah.

courses an ceramics, and glass crafting and glass- offers an 8-week summer session in Fine Arts and MAINE, HINCKLEY bl.~wing. Ceramics instructors: Gordon Webster, Crafts (3 credit hours). Instructors: Clyde Burt June 23-August 2 Jan Van Leeuwen, and Jim Romberg; Glass in- and faculty members. Write: School of Fine Arts, Hinckley School of Crafts offers two 3-week sessions structor: Evan Logan. Write: Sun Valley Center 1026 West Berry Street, Fort Wayne 46804. with instruction in ceramics and glassblowing, in for the Arts and Humanities, Sun Valley 83353. addition to other crafts. Write: Paulette S'chauder, INDIANA, HOLLAND Director, The Hinckley School of Crafts, Box H, IDAHO, TWIN FALLS June 9-15 Hinckley 04944. June-July Sun Hal Potters plan a 1-week raku workshop cov- College of Southern Idaho offers a 4-week Ceramics ering handbuilding, clay and glazes, and firing. In- MARYLAND, BALTIMORE workshop with instruction in construction methods structors: Bob Pulley and Ron Peake. Write: Sun June IT-August 23 and raku and salt firing. Instructors: LaVar Steel Hal Potters, R.R. 1, Holland 47541. Towson State College plans two 5-week sessions in and M. Kent Jeppesen. Write: LaVar Steel, Chair- beginning and advanced ceramics. Instructors: Bob man, Art Department, College of Southern Idaho, INDIANA, WEST LAFAYETTE Pitman and Tom Supensky. Write: Art Depart- Box 1238, Twin Falls 83301. June 17-August 9 ment, Towson State College, Baltimore 21204. Purdue University plans an 8-week session in kiln ILLINOIS, CHICAGO building (no clay work). Instructor: William Brae- MARYLAND, ROCKVILLE May-June ker. Write: William Bracker, Art Department, West June 17-July 19 Northeastern Illinois University offers an 8-week Lafayette 47907. Montgomery College offers a 5-week session in be- course in aIl levels of ceramics and independent ginning ceramics with instruction in handbuilding study. Instructor: Dennis Mitchell. Write: Dennis IOWA, HIGHLANDVILLE and wheel throwing. Instructors: Richard Mower Mitchell, Art Department, Northeastern Illinois June lO-August 2 and Don Montano. Write: Art Department, Mont- University, Chicago 60625. South Bear School will conduct an 8-week pottery gomery College, Rockville 20850. session. A painting session is also ILLINOIS, CHICAGO offered. Instruc- tors: Dean Schwarz, Josiah Tlou, John Mellermoe, June MASSACHUSETTS, CAMBRIDGE 24-July 18 Douglas Eckheart, and Paul Smith. Write: Dean The School of the Art Institute of Chicago plans June lO-July 19 Schwarz, 605 Winneshiek, Deeorah, Iowa 52101. Cambridge two 8-week ceramic courses: Beginning with Wil- Center for Adult Education plans a liam pottery workshop, pottery clinic, and a glaze tech- Rowe and Roger Moy, and Advanced--in- KENTUCKY, LOUISVILLE structors to be announced. Write: Admissions nique session in a 6-week period. Instructors: Joan June 7-July 12 Hazard, Office, School of The Art Insti:ute of Chicago, Izzora, Bob Kaufman, Marykay Timm, University of Louisville offers a 5-week summer Columbus at Monroe, Chicago 60603. Karen Weissman, and Jocelyn Giunta. Write: Cam- session in ceramics for beginning through graduate bridge Center for Adult Education, 42 Brattle ILLINOIS, DEKALB level. Instructor: Tom Marsh. Write: Allen R. Street, Cambridge 02138. June 24-August 19 Hite Art Institute, Ceramics, University of Louis- MASSACHUSETTS, CAMBRIDGE Northern Illinois University plans two 4-week ses- ville, Belknap Campus, Louisville 40208. sions in beginning ceramics (handbuilding), Continuing and LOUISIANA, RUSTON advanced ceramics (all techniques) for undergradu- Mudflat conducts beginning, intermediate, and ad- June 4-August 16 ate and graduate levels. Instructor: C. G. Strawn, vanced ceramics classes in year-round 6-week ses- Louisiana Tech University plans Write: Art Dept., Northern Illinois University, two ceramics sions (twelve 3-hour classes). Weekend workshops in courses in all areas of instruction. DeKalb 60115. Instructor: Ted raku will be held: May 18-19; June 15-16; July McKinney. Write: Ted McKinney, Louisiana Tech 20-21; and August 17-18 (location to be an- University, School of ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN Art, Ruston 71270. nounced). Instructors: John Freedman, Alan Day, Vickin Cincoti, and Ellen Schorr. Write: Mudflat, June 12-August I /vlAINE, BRUNSWICK 196 Broadway, Cambridge 02139. University of Illinois plans an 8-week course in August 19-22 beginning and advanced ceramics with instruction Brunswick Craft Center plans a 4-day kiln building MASSACHUSETTS, MARBLEHEAD in throwing and construction methods; and low- workshop where principles oI building and firing a Summer fire, stoneware, raku, and salt firing. Instructors: gas kiln will be taught. Participants will help Potter's Earth Workshop offers short- and long- Linda Holder and Kim Newcomb. Write: 143 Fine build a 35-cubic-foot downdraft, gas kiln. Instruc- term courses in handbuilding, wheel throwing, and Arts Dept., University of Illinois, Urbana 61820. tor: Richard A. Butz. Write: Brunswick Craft glazing. Special raku workshops continually. Inde- Center, 3 Cedar Street, Brunswick 04011. pendent work/study available. Instructor~ildren's INDIANA, BLOOMINGTON workshops: Paul Levites. Adult instruction: Zai MAINE, June 2f-August 16 DEER ISLE Zatoon, director. Write: Potter's Earth Workshop, Indiana University plans an 8-week ceramics June 24-September 20 118 Pleasant Street, Marblehead 01945. course---undergraduate and graduate levels. Instruc- Haystack Mountain School of Crafts will conduct tor: John Goodheart. Write: Department of Fine four 3-week sessions including all phases of ce- MASSACHUSETTS, TRURO Arts, Indiana University, Bloomington 47401. ramics. Other crafts also offered. Instructors in ce- July l-September 20 ramies: Daniel Anderson, Hal Riegger (indepen- Truro Center for the Arts plans four special work- INDIANA, FORT WAYNE dent study), Abbas Abasiya M. Ahuwan, Esalean shops: Clay Tectonics; Primitive Finding, Forming, June lO-August 2 Henderson, and Richard Snyder. Write: Haystack and Wood Firing, both with Mikhail Zaldn; Deco- The School of Fine Arts, Fort Wayne Art Institute, Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle 04627. ration Techniques with Wilma Tueciarone (2 days

April 1974 29 a week in August); Wheel Techniques with Harry 2-week session in Creative Mold and Casting with NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE Holl. Instruction in wheel and handbuilding will Michael Peed is offered. Credit must be prear- June lO-August 2 be given with Martha Dunigan and Kenny Burney, ranged. Write: Archie Bray Foundation, 2915 University of New Mexico offers an 8-week course by special arrangement. Write: Castle Hill, Truro Country Club Avenue, Helena 59601. in beginning, intermediate, advanced, and graduate Center for the Arts, Truro 02666. ceramics. Instructor: Carl Paak. Write: Art Depart- MONTANA, MISSOULA ment, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque MASSACHUSETTS, WORCESTER June 30-August 3 87131. July 1-19 Council Grove Craft School plans two 3-week ses- The Craft Center offers a 3-week workshop in ce- sions in ceramics. Instructors: Tom Collins and NEW MEXICO, SANTA CLARA PUEBLO ramics with Leon Nigrosh, and enameling with Victor Spinski. Write: Council Grove Craft School, May 27-August 30 Donald Andrlck. Write: Craft Center, 25 Sagamore Route 2, Mullan Road, Missoula 59801. Pueblo Workshops offers three 4-week sessions Road, Worcester 01605. Clara Indian Reservation) on ancient and NEVADA, TUSCARORA (Santa traditional ceramic techniques of native American MICHIGAN, ALBION June 16-August 17 Indians (Pueblo). Exploration of ancient Indian and Summer Pottery School plans May 16-July 5 Tuscarora Retreat ruins included. Instructors: Rose Naranjo, and a 3~-week ses- sessions in pottery: from digging clay Albion College offers a 7-week and two 1-month Dolly Naranjo Smith. Write: Pueblo Workshops, composition, form- kilns. Instructors: Joe Soldate and Dennis slon in ceramic processes (body to firing Route 1, Box 462a, Santa Clara Pueblo 87501. ing methods, glaze formulation, kiln building, and Parks. Write: Dennis Parks, Tuscarora Pottery firing techniques). Credit available. Instructor: School, Tuscarora 89834. NEW MEXICO, TAOS Richard Leach. Write: Dean, Summer Session, Al- June 10-29 NEW BRUNSWICK, ST. ANDREWS bion College, Albion 49224. Texas Tech University plans a 3-week primitive July 8-19 workshop including clay and mineral prospecting Nature Centre plans a 2- MICHIGAN, BIRMINGHAM Sunbury Shores Arts and and processing, handbuilding, pit and open-flre workshop. Other crafts are of- Summer week raku pottery techniques. Instructor: Steve Reynolds. Write: Steve Wolcott. Write: Sunbury Birmingham Art Association plans classes in crafts fered. Instructor: Peter Reynolds, Art Department, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 100, St. anti fine arts for youth anti adults. Write: Bir- Shores Arts anti Nature Centre, Lubbock, Texas 79409. mingham Art Association, 1516 South Cranbroek Andrews E0G 2X0. Road, Birmingham 48009. NEW YORK, ALFRED NEW HAMPSHIRE, FRANCONIA June 24-August 2 MICHIGAN, DETROIT July 15-August 17 Alfred University Summer School offers 6-week June 18-August 15 Franconia College Summerarts 74 offers a 5-week sessions in all levels of ceramics. Instructors: Pilcher, Art School of the Society of Arts and Crafts plans workshop in ceramics (independent study at all Tell, and Higgins. Glassblowing session with Peiser. an 8-week course in glass and ceramics, as well as levels) and/or a workshop in salt glazing. Instruc- Write: Box 514 C, Alfred 14802. other crafts. Instructors: Biz Littell, Mike Vizzini, tor: Philip C. Homes. Write: William Teuteberg, Gordon Orear, and Susan Aaron-Taylor. Write: Director, Smnmerarts 74, Franconia College, Fran- NEW YORK, BRONX Registrar, Society of Arts and Crafts, 245 East Kir- conia 03580. June-August by, Detroit 48202. The Artist-Craftsmen School and Gallery offers NEW HAMPSHIRE, KEENE three 1-month sessions (2 evenings a week, or 3 MINNESOTA, DULUTH June 24-August 2 afternoons a week) for beginning, intermediate, and July 17-19 Keene State College offers a 6-week course in be- advanced students. Instructor: Linda I. Navarro. University of Minnesota-Duluth olfers a 5-week in- ginning and advanced ceramics. Instructor: Samuel Write: The Artist-Craftsmen School and Gallery, termediate or advanced Ceramics course for credit. Azzaxo. Write: Art Department, Keene State Col- 5622 Musholu Avenue, Bronx 10471. Instructor: Walter Hyleck. Write: Office of Admis- lege, Keene 03431. Administration Building, University of NEW YORK, BROOKLYN sion, 104 NEW JERSEY, CLINTON Duluth 55812. June 4-August 26 Minnesota, 23 July 15-August Pratt Institute offers two 6-week sessions in all UNIVERSITY Art Center Glass Workshop plans two MISSISSIPPI, Hunterdon undergraduate levels of ceramics. InstruCtors: Byron 3-week sessions. Instructors: William Happel and July 16-August 16 Temple, Jim Makins, and David Zabenko. Write: a 5-week ce- Huntcrdon Art Center Summer The University of Mississippi offers Jon Clark. Write: Summer School, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn 11205. ramics workshop for beginning and intermediate Workshop, 7 Center Street, Clinton 08809. levels. Instructor: Rodger H. Wood. Write: Robert NEW YORK, CHAUTAUQUA JERSEY, LOVELADIES Tettleton, Department of Art, The University of NEW July 1-August 23 30 Mississippi, University 38677. July 1-August Chautauqua Institution offers an 8-week session in Island Foundation of Arts and The Long Beach general crafts, including ceramics. Instructor: James a 9-week program in basic and ad- MISSOURI, ARROW ROCK Sciences offers T. Achuff. Write: Chautauqua Institution, Box 28, and handbuild- June 17-August 9 vanced ceramics featuring throwing Chautauqua 14722. Arrow Rock Pottery offers two 4-week sessions in ing. Instructors: John Thompson and Joan Green- all phases of ceramics. Credit through Columbia house. A special 2-day workshop conducted by NEW YORK, CLAYTON College, Columbia, Missouri. Instructor: Ed Col- Paula and Robert Winokur is planned for July 25- June 24-August 30 lings. Write: Arrow Rock Pottery, Arrow Rock 26. Write: Ceramic Department, Long Beach Is- Thousand Islands Museum Craft School offers a 1- 65320. land Foundation of Arts and Sciences, Loveladies week workshop in enameling (June 24-29) with 08008. instructions in techniques including cloisonne with MISSOURI, KIRKSVILLE Charles B. Jeffery. Pottery sessions are offered NEW JERSEY, MORRISTOWN July 8-19 throughout the smnmer. One 2-week sculpture Northeast Missouri State University plans a 2-week July 2-August 1 course will be given, dates to be announced. Write Workshop offers a 5-week workshop emphasizing basic ceramic techniques. Earth and Fire Summer before May 1: Emily Post, 10 Boudinot Street, days or evenings a week) Instructor: Kent McAlexander. Write: Fine Arts course (limited to 2 or 3 PrinCeton, N. J. 08540; after May 1:314 John wheel, and glaze Division, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirks- with instruction in handbuilding, Street, Clayton 13624. ville 63501. work. Instructors: Michael Feno and Sy Shames. Write: Earth and Fire, 20 Morris Street, Box 5, NEW YORK, NEW YORK MONTANA, DILLON Morristown 07960. June and July June 17-July 19 Baldwin Pottery, Inc. plans 4- and 8-week sessions Montana College plans a 5-week ceramics NEW JERSEY, UNION Western during day or evening (pottery open 24 hours, 7 emphasizing wheel work, glaze calcula- July 8-September 9 workshop days a week) with instruction in wheel, glazing, raku, and firing. Instructor: Barney Brienza. Salem Craftsmens Guild offers a 10-week session in tion, and firing. Instructors: Rodin, Tunick, Keber, and Admissions, Western Montana pottery (unlimited hours), in addition to instruc- Write: Director of Baldwin Pottery, Inc. 540 La- tion in other crafts. Classes also will be held in Finkle. Write: College, Dillon 59725. Place, New York 10012. Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Instructors: Salva- Guardia MONTANA, HELENA Salem tore DiGerlando and Louis Venturi. Write: NEW YORK, NEW YORK June lO-August 26 Craftsmens Guild, 1042 Salem Road, Union 07083. Archie Bray Foundation offers three 3-week work- August 5-30 plans two 2-week shops in ceramics: Salt and Vapor Glazing with NEW MEXICO, ABIQUIU Craft Students League Y~VCA Greenwald. Andree Valley and visiting artist Betty Woodman; June 14-17 wheel workshops. Instructor: Dorothy Avenue, New Porcelain and Multifiring with Judy Cornell and A Seminar on Ceramics and Materials (kiln build- Write: Craft Students League, 840 8th visiting artist Rudy Autio; and Wood Fired Stone- ing and information on loe~ation of natural materials York 10019. John Frantz and visiting artist Ken for clay and glazes in New Mexico} is planned; ware with NEW YORK, NEW YORK Ferguson. Glass workshops axe planned in three 3- raku firing using Ghost Ranch shuttle kiln, to be June 3-July 28 one 2-week sessions with Dave Cornell, held June 17. Write: Willard Spence, Box 235, week anti Greenwich House Pottery plans a 4-week pottery Michael Melahn, Joel Myers, and Bob Biniarz. One Tans, New Mexico 87571.

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Above: Pre-college Summer Foundation Program at Rhode Island School o[ Design with Chuck Hindes.

Right: Instructor Rose Naranjo and students at Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico.

session, a 3-week teenage workshol), and a 3-day Credit available for qualified students. Write: Rob- handbuilt and wheel-thrown pottery: stoneware, workshop (July 26-28) with Seonaid Rohertson. ert H. Johnston, Dean, College of Fine and Ap- salt glazing, and raku. Credit available. Instructor: Write: Greenwich House Pottery, 16 Jones Street, plied Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, One Alan Myers. Write: Registrar, Ashland College, New York 10016. Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester 14623. College Avenue, Ashland 44805.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK NEW YORK, SARATOGA SPRINGS OHIO, MOUNT ST. JOSEPH July If-August 23 June 24-August 2 July 1-26 Ifenry Street Settlement Pottery School offers a 6- Summer "SIX" 1974 offers a 6-week ceramics Summer Workshop in Art, College of Mount St. week class (twice weekly) in beginning and ad- course to include instruction for beginning, inter- Joseph, plans a 4-week course with instruction in vanced ceramic techniques. Instructors: Anna Fal- mediate, advanced, and independent levels. Visiting all phases of ceramics. Advanced students accepted. clio and M,mmm Rossol. Write: tfenry Street faculty to he announced. InstruCtor: Regis C. Instructor: Betty Brothers. Write: Sister Ann Aus- Settleme,t, Art Department, 265 Henry Street, Brodie. Write: Regis Brodie, Art/Ceramics Depart- tin, Chairman, College of Mount St. Joseph, Mount New York 10002. ment, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 12866. St. Joseph 45051. NEW YORK, NEW YORK NEW YORK, SYRACUSE OKLAHOMA, TULSA June-July July 8-August 3 June lO-Iuly 19 Riverside Church Arts and Crafts Program will con- Everson Museum of Art Ceramics Studio offers The University of Tulsa plans three 3-week sessions: duet ceramics classes, dates to be announced. In- twelve 2-hour sessions in Ceramics I (introductory Salt Kiln Techniques; Pottery I and 11; Ceramics. structors: Peggy Bye, Madeline Lewis, Tom Neu- course in clay includes throwing, handbuilding, Instructor: Tom Manhart. Write: The University gebauer, Greg Wyatt, and Pat Loughran. Write: and glazing); Ceramics II (intermediate course empha- of Tulsa, Art Dept., 600 S. College, Tulsa 74104. Arts and Crafts Program, Riverside Church, 490 sizes improvement in techniques). Instructor: Riverside Drive, New York 10027. Mary Stover. Write: Barbara Beckos, Education Dept., ONTARIO, HALIBURTON NEW YORK, NEW YORK Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison Street, Syra- July 15-August 16 Continuing cuse 13202. Haliburton School of Fine Arts offers a 5-week The Studio Workshop offers 1- or 3-month sessions ceramics course with Sam Moligian and Tony NEW YORK, WHITE Tudin; and in pottery and other crafts with studio privileges 24 PLAINS a 2-week enameling session with Alan hours a day, 7 days a week. Instructors: Connie June 24-August 2 Perkins. Write: Haliburton School of Fine Arts, Bates, Ellen Stalher. and Richard Rapaport. Write: Westchester Art Workshop plans a 6-week session in P.O. Box 339, Haliburton. Studio Workshop, 10 W. 18th St., New York 1001l. Ceramics and in enameling. Instructors: James Howard, Cunstance Sherman, Estelle Halper, Chris ONTARIO, ORANGEVILLE NEW YORK, NEW YORK Darway, Jill Cantor, Vera Coder, Richard Barth, July June lO-July 18 and Richard Mocco. Write: Westchester Art Work- Hockley Valley School plans four 1-week raku The edncation department of the 92nd Street shop, County Center Building. White Plains 10606. courses. Write: Hockley Valley School, 296 Bruns- YMHA plans a 6-week porcelain workshop, with wick Ave., Toronto M5S 2M7. NORTH instruction in wheel and hamlhuilding. Instructor: CAROLINA, CULLOWHEE Janet Bryant. Write: Janet Bryant, Director, Ce- June 10-August 16 ONTARIO, TORONTO Western ramic Department 92nd St. YMHA, 1395 Lexington Carolina University offers two 5-week July 8-12 classes in Ceramics I, II, and Avenue, New York 10028. III; and one 5-week Artists' Workshop plans a 1-week intensive course session in glassblowing. Write: Art Department-- with Derek Heinzering. NEW YORK, POTSDAM Ceramics, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee July 2-August 30 July 28723. 6-27 Artists' Workshop offers varied ceramic courses in Star Lake Art Workshop for high school students a 9-week period 1- to 3 times a week. Instructors to will conduct a 3-week NORTH CAROLINA, TROY session in pottery, pah,tlng. be announced. Write: Artists' Workshop, 296 Bruns- sculpture, and photography. Instructors: Arthur June 5-August 19 Montgomery wick Avenue, Toronto, M5S 2M7. Sennett, S. Sumner. J. Hildrelh, and J. Sutter. Technical Institute plans an intensive course Write: Chairman. Art Depar:ment, State l.;nlversity in basics of pottery to train highly qualified OREGON, EUGENE College, Potsdam 13676. apprentice potters. Instructor: Mike Feree. Write: June-August Phil Kisscll, Director of Student Personnel Services, Maude Kerus Art Center plans summer classes in NEW YORK, ROCHESTER Montgomery Teclmical Institute, P.O. Box 487, all phases of ceramics. Special workshop with Paul Troy 27371. June 24-Augurt 30 Soldner in late June. Write: Maude Kerns Art Rochester Institute of Technology offers two special Center, 1910 East 15th, Eugene 97403. 5-week programs in ceramics, the first with Frans OttlO, ASHLAND Wildenhain; the second s~itlt F,rik Nylmlm. Two June lO-]ulr 3 OREGON, KLAMATH FALLS 5-week sessions in glass are l,lanned.--the first wida Ceramics Workshop, Ashland College, offers a 4~2- June 24-28 George Thiewes; the second with Tom Kekic. week session in study of beginning and advanced The Klamath Art Association sponsors a 1-week

April 1974 31 workshop in all phases of ceramics. Guest instruc- with studio open at all times. Instructor: Dean UTAH, ROOSEVELT tor: Charles Rash. Closing date for reservations, Mullaney. Write: The Pottery, Box 181, North July 22-August 2 Pottery May 24. Write: Klamath Art Association, Hatley. Uinta Potters Guild, co-sponsored by Utah State Workshop, P.O. Box 955, Klamath Falls 97601. University, offers a 2-week ceramic workshop. QUEBEC, STE-FOY Credit available. Instructor: David Shaner. Regis- OREGON, LA GRANDE July 1-August 9 tration deadline, June 1. Write: Utah State Uni- 6 June 17-September L'Atelier de Ceramique Julien plans 1- to 6-week versity Extension Center, c/o Uintah Basin Educa- plans a 4-week primi- Eastern Oregon State College sessions in pottery and ceramic technology. Instruc- tion Center, P.O. Box 668, Roosevelt 84066. at Lily White, tive and raku ceramics workshop tion given in French by Gilles Dionne, Julien Wallowa Mountains, with Eagle Gap Wilderness, Cloutier, and Adren Savard. Write: L'Atelier de VERMONT, LUDLOW in ceramics with Tom Dimond; two 8-week sessions Ceramique, 909 Boulevard Pie XII, Ste-Foy 10. July 1-August 24 Harry Potter; and a 4-week "Blow Glass" .session Fletcher Farm Craft School offers 2- and 4-week De- with Tom Dimond. Write: Tom Dimond, Art RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE classes in pottery and in enameling. Instructors: La Grande partment, Eastern Oregon State College, June 24-August 2 Richard Foye and Cynthia Tormey. Write: Har- 97850. Farm Craft Rhode Island School of Design offers one 5-week riet Turnqulst, Chairman, Fletcher to ceramics in a School Committee, CheLsea, Vermont 05038. OREGON, MARYLHURST session featuring basic introduction Summer Foundation Program for High June 17-July 26 pre-college VIRGINIA, RICHMOND School Students. Instructors to be announced. Marylhurst College offers a 6-week kiln building May-August Also planned is a ceramics workshop for beginning workshop covering aspects of kiln design and eon- Shop will conduct continuing classes in and advanced students (credit optional) with Rich- Hand Work struc'ion (stoneware and salt fire), and designing and raku. Instructors: Bill Smith, Carolyn ard Hensley and Donald Davis. Write: Bruce He- pottery and building of three high-fire kilns. Instructor: and Wayne Baker. Write: Hand Work lander, Director of Summer Sessions, Rhode Island Ellyson, Kurt Weiser. Write: Office of Continuing Educa- North 24th Street, Richmond 23223. of Design, #2 College St., Providence 02903. Shop, 316 tion, Marylhurst College, Marylhurst 97036. School VIRGINIA, RICHMOND SASKATOON OREGON, THE DALLES SASKATCHEWAN, June lO-July 19 June 17-July 19 July 2-August 8 Virginia Commonweahh University Ceramics Work- plans 20 sessions in Northwest Salt-Fire Work Spaces, Ltd., Salt-Fire University of Saskatchewan shop offers two 6-week sessions with emphasis on for beginning Workshop 1974 plans a 2-week salt-fire session and Pottery Fundamentals (non-credlt) glazing, firing, and kilns. Instructor: Richard Butz. Marline Zora. a 2-week raku workshop to include clay introduc- and intermediate students. Instructor: Write: Director of Summer School, Virginia Com- Extension Division, tion, wheel and kiln building, wood firing tech- Write: Department of Art or monwealth University, 901 West Franklin Street, niques, and "Scientific Formuli." Instructor: P. K. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Richmond 23220. Hoffman. Write: Northwest Salt-Fire Work Spaces, Ltd., Route 2--Box 54, The Dalles 97058. TENNESSEE, GATLINBURG WASHINGTON, SEATTLE July g-August 16 June 24-August 30 PENNSYLVANIA, CHELTENHAM Arrowmont School of Crafts plans five 2-week The Factory of Visual Art offers a 10-week summer June 3-13 sessions in ceramics including instruction in begin- session in beginning and intermediate ceramiCs. Cheltenham Art Center plans an intensive 2-week ning, intermediate, and advanced; and a special Credit optional. ALso offered are a glaze chemistry workshop covering all techniques of pottery. In- session in raku and primitive pottery. Instructors: class and short workshops with visiting potters to be structor: Bruce Singer. Write: Cheltenham Art Cynthia Bringle, James Darrow, Ann Van Aken, announced. Instructor: Charles Draney; children's Center, 439 Ashbourue Road, Cheltenham 19012. and Hal Riegger. Also offered are five 2-week ses- program under direction of Celeste Osborne-Price. sions in beginning and advanced enameling. Instruc- Write: Ellen Carlln, Registrar, The Factory of EAST STROUDSBURG PENNSYLVANIA, tors: Kenneth Bates, Florence Illman, Dorothy Visual Art, 5041 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle 98105. June 25-August 2 Sturm, and Mary Whlsonant. Instruction in other ce- East Stroudsburg State College plans a 6-week crafts given. Credit through University of Ten- WASHINGTON, TACOMA the ramics session with instruction in all aspects of nessee. Write: Arrowmont School of Crafts, Box June 17-August 16 craft, including glaze calculation and raku. Credit 567, Gatlinburg 37738. University of Puget Sound plans two 4½-week ses- optional. Instructor: J. McIntyre. Write: J. McIn- sions in all aspects of ceramics, including salt tyre, Oakes Hall, Art Department, East Strouds- TENNESSEE, MEMPHIS glazing and wood firing. Instructors: Ken Stevens 18301. burg State College, East Stroudsburg June 3-July 12 and Mel Clark. Write: Art Department, University of Arts plans an intensive of Puget Sound, Tacoma 98416. PENNSYLVANIA, HUNTINGDON The Memphis Academy 6-week salt-glaze workshop. Ins:ructor: Peter Sohn- June 3-21 WISCONSIN, MADISON gen. Write: Peter S'ohngen, Memphis Academy of Juniata College plans a 3-week "Non-pottery" 12 Arts, Overton Park, Memphis 38112. June 17-July ceramics workshop featuring uses of clay in inter- The University of Wisconsin plans a 4-week work- preting our environment. "Surprises galore!" In- TEXAS, AUSTIN shop: "Ceramle MateriaLs and Techniques for Direc- structor: Jack Troy. Write: Terry Harman, July 15-August 31 School Art Programs" which will explore commer- College, Huntingdon tor, Summer Sessions, Juniata The University of Texas plans a 6-week ceramics dally available ceramic materials using techniques 16652. course emphasizing raku techniques. Instructor: adapted to public school programs (clay bodies, Boling. Write: The University of Texas, Art firing, glazes, gas and electric kilns---operation and PENNSYLVANIA, MILLERSVILLE Ron Department, Austin 78712. maintenance). Instructor: Bruce Breckenridge. June 10-July 19 Write: Office of Inter-College Programs, 433 North summer Millcrsville State College plans a 6-wcek TEXAS, HOUSTON Murray Street, Madison 53706. students. Ins'.ruc- session in ceramics for all levels of June 3-July 12 Write: John Ground, Art De- MENOMINEE tor: John Ground. The School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts offers a WISCONSIN, State College, Millersville partment, Millersville 6-week ceramics course with emphasis on hand- June 17-August 9 ses- 17551. building and raku. Instructor: Gary Huntoon. University of Wisconsin-Stout offers an 8-week In- Write: School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, P.O. sion for beginning and upper levels of ceramics. PENNSYLVANIA, MONT ALTO Art Box 6826, Houston 77006. structor: Robb Wilson. Write: Robb Wilson, June 17-28 Department, University of Wisconsin--Stout, Me- "Insight to Ceramics," Pennsylvania State Univer- UTAH, CEDAR CITY nominee 54751. and includes sity, offers a 2-week ceramics session July 8-Autcust 2 wheel, glazes, and kiln building. In- SUPERIOR instruction for Southern Utah State College Ceramics Studio plans WISCONSIN, Write: Clyde J. John- structor: Steven Kemenyffy. a 4-week ceramics workshop for beginning, inter- June lO-]uly 19 Pennsylvania State Uni- session in son, Continuing Education, mediate, and advanced students. Ins'ruetor: Mary University of Wisconsin offers a 6-week Alto 17237. raku firing. versity, Mont M. MacDonald. Write: Chairman, Department of throwing and handbuilding; salt and James Grittner. Write: James Grittner, QUEBEC, AYER'S CLIFF Art, Southern Utah State College, Cedar City Instructor: University of Wisconsin, Superior 31 84720. Art Department, June 17-August 54880. Pottery, a resident school 10 miles north Rozynska UTAH, PROVO of Newport, Vermont, plans five 2-week sessions in 15-24 WISCONSIN, WHITEWATER pottery with emphasis on instruction in wheel August Brigham Young University plans the Third Annual May 2g-July 5 throwing for beginning and advanced students. plans one 3- Primitive Pottery Workshop (I0 days in Hobble University of Wisoonsin-Whitewater Instructor: Wanda Rozynska. Write: Rozynska Pot- workshop with in- Creek Canyon). Basic pottery making a prerequi- week and one @week ceramics tery, Way's Mills R.R. 1, Ayer's Cliff. firing for stoneware, site. Credit available. Instructor: Warren B. WiLson. structlon in electric and gas Karl Borge- QUEBEC, NORTH HATLEY Write: Warren Wilson, Department of Art and salt, raku, and whiteware. Instructor: College of the Arts, June 24-August 24 Design; or Department of Special Courses, Brigham son. Write: Karl Borgeson, Whitewater 53190. The Pottery plans three 3-week ceramic sessions Young University, Provo 84601. University of Wisconsin,

32 Ceramics Monthly Fiber Glass and Clay by ROBERT ~'OOD ANDERSON

IN TIlE ANCIENT BRICKYARDS of Mesopotamia and Egypt, fibrous materials such as straw were mixed with thick slip to act as a binder in moist brick. More recently, Meissen ware produced in Dresden, Germany was decorated with lace dipped in porcelain slip. Contemporals' potter Daniel Rhodes began working with these two ideas in recent years and initiated the use of fiber glass as a means of strengthening clay forms and adding new structural and decorative dimensions to ceramics. I have done further research with these ideas and have obtained good results by applying slip-saturated fiber glass shapes to thrown and handbuilt clay forms, and even constructing entire pieces of sculpture from sheets of the slip-coated fabric. Fiber glass is capable of withstanding temperatures of at least Cone 8; and, unlike the lace used to decorate .X.leissen ware, it does not burn out during firing. How- ever, fiber glass may melt and cause slumping if it reaches sufficient temperature to act as a flux in the clay body; similar problems may be encountered if fiber glass is used with certain highly fluxed clays. Fiber glass reduces the weight of forms by replacing heavier clay, and has the added advantage of some striking decorative effects. It can even be used in raku firings. A fiber glass medium suitable for ceramic work can be purchased at most paint and auto supply stores. The white, straight-fiber type in either the shredded or cloth

"'Blushin.g Bull," 12x24x28 inches high; the base is fiber glass cloth soaked in slip, glazed, and [ired in a raku kiln. The bull [orm was cast and added a/ter both/orms were/ired.

April 1974 33 form works well; shredded fiber glass is best used when less manipulation of the mat. extreme extensions are added to an object to give lateral To help compensate for the difference in shrinkage strength and prevent structural cracking. Fiber glass cloth rates between the clay form and the slip-coated fiber glass• is more suitable for constructing large pieces of sculpture• use a clay body of relatively low plasticity. Limiting the Since fiber glass becomes brittle when brought to high amount of ball clay and iron additives in the clay body of temperatures, it is necessary to saturate it with a short, may be helpful, as well as adding generous amounts non-plastic slip to provide strength. Although both clay grog. and fiber glass are weak in shear strength, a combination Attach the slip-coated fiber glass to thrown or hand- of the two produces a stronger material. built clay forms when they are leather hard. On a large To prepare the shredded type of fiber for application form, keep the clay just at the workable point• If the form the ap- to a clay form, spread a quantity of non-plastic slip on a is not sufficiently dry, the excess moisture from point of piece of waxed paper or Plexiglas. Sprinkle the fiber over plied fiber may weaken the structure to the the fiber the slip, continuing to build up layers of slip and fiber collapse; if the form is too dry, moisture from on until the desired thickness is attained--usually about one- shapes may cause cracking• More freedom is possible a brush half inch. Apply another layer of slip with a brush, allow small pieces• Apply additional coats of slip with to dry, then further coat the mat by dipping it in a con- once the shapes are firmly attached• will be tainer of slip. Individual pieces of coated fiber can also be Fiber glass does not shrink when fired, so there has bound together in this manner• some cracking of the slip-coated surfaces• If the fiber will not To obtain a variety of shapes, cut pieces from the slip- been thoroughly saturated with slip, cracking attractive. coated mat with a pair of scissors or a sharp knife• A result in serious damage, and can be quite be further knife seems to work more efficiently because it cuts with After bisque firing, the fiber glass shapes can

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34 Ceramics Monthly , ' ,i):ii~ .. ~i + strengthened with a protective coating of glaze. Build up a substantial layer of glaze on the surface by applying several coats. The cloth type of fiber glass can be used to create interesting drapery effects by molding large sheets of the cloth over various shapes. A rough clay form can be used to support the sculpture during drying. Prepare the cloth type fiber glass with a generous coating of slip. Allow the sheet of fiber glass to slump over the supporting form, then manipulate or fold into the desired shape. Additional coats of slip can be applied with a brush, and if one end of the object is left open, the interior of the sculpture may be coated with a fiber glass resin to add strength. An admitted limitation of clay is the inability to maintain its shape beyond certain bounds gravity overpowers plasticity. The addition of fiber to clay to minimize this limitation is by no means new to ceramics, but the possibilities created by the combination of fiber glass and clay present many new options for the ceramist. Fiber glass adds strength, does not burn out during firing, and offers an additional dimension to the forming of clay.

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April 1974 35 Persian Ceramics by ELENA KARINA CANAVIER Photos: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

WITH THE REVIVAL of interest in low-fire clay and glaze porcelains and polychromed stoneware of the T'ang and techniques among contemporary ceramists (a trend sure later the Sung dynasties, which were highly prized in the to be accelerated by the current energy crisis), the ex- courts of the caliphs. hibition of ceramics in the Palevsky-Heeramaneck Collec- Although lacking the raw materials (kaolin and pe-tun- tion of Islamic Art, newly acquired by the Los Angeles tse) and the high fire kilns necessary to make a true County Museum of Art, is most timely. porcelain, Persian potters used their ingenuity to imitate Under the reign of Islamic rulers, Persian ceramics the whiteness of the Chinese ware. They re-discovered and reached their apogee, from the 9th to the 14th century', perfected two techniques that had been known to the in the development of low-temperature decorative tech- ancient Egyptians (ca. 1500 B.C.) but that had fallen niques. Characterized by simple shapes, the low-fired buff into disuse in the intervening centuries--the use of tin and pinkish clay bodies were often carved or molded in as a glaze whitener and opacifier, and the formulation of low relief and then covered with slips, glazes, overglazes, an artificial "paste" body. By the 9th century, the tin and lustcrs in a profusion of patterned ornament. Many enamel glaze was commonly used in Baghdad to imitate of the techniques used to decorate this ware were either the look, but not the feel, of Chinese porcelain; and in invented or perfected by Islamic potters in their endeavor the 12th century, an artificial "paste" porcelain composed to create visually opulent ceramics with low-fire materials of 10 parts flint, 1 part plastic clay, and 1 part frit, was and kilns. perfected. The frit (50 per cent potash and 50 per cent Interestingly enough, Persian ceramics did not flourish flint) was also used as an alkaline glaze for this white under previous rulers. It was only after the mid-7th cen- and translucent clay body which, like the tin enamel glaze, tury, when the followers of the prophet Mohammed looked like porcelain but lacked the hard density of the welded a vast portion of the known world into the Islamic Chinese ware. Empire, that Persian ceramics emerged as a major art Fortunately, the Persian genius for ornamentation could form. The various Islamic courts subsidized ceramic pro- not often resist a beautiful white background as a surface duction, and it is evident from archaeological finds that for some virtuoso pen or brushwork. The Arabic passion families of potters traveled from court to court gravitating for calligraphy carried over into ceramics, and pieces were to the current center of art and patronage. The sudden embellished with phrases from the Koran, love poems, rise of ceramics to a high status in the Islamic courts may geometric designs, split leaf arabesques, stylized figures, have been due in part to the Mohammedan injunction and animal motifs. These were rendered with the easy against the use of precious metals for vessels--and, in- fluency of the scribe who delights in detail without fussi- deed, the earliest Persian ceramics produced during the ness or rigidity. Islamic reign made much use of press molds and sgraffito Perhaps the two most unique contributions to the de- designs to imitate the embossed and engraved metal forms velopment of ceramics were the introduction of metallic of the previous Sassanian Empire. Another, and perhaps lusters and overglaze enamels. These were brought to a more important, influence was the importation of Chinese high art in the Middle East centuries before being used in

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A boc,e, lc/t: "'l'ankard,'" ceramic, Persia, Kashan, early 13th century; example o[ Persian arti[icial paste porcelain in imitation o[ Chinese wares, 3y2 inches high. Above, right: "'Ceramic Bowl," Persia, Rayy, late 12th-13th centur} example o[ luster resist design, 131/4 inches high, 63//4 inches in diameter. Right: "'Bowl," ceramic, Persia, Kashan, early 13th century; exampi o[ underglaze painting, 4I//2 inches high and 8 inches in diameter.

April 1974 37 China or Europe. Both techniques arose from the necessity to stay within the limitations of low firing temperatures, along with a desire to create precious jeweMike objects. The earliest lusters, developed in the 9th century at Baghdad and Samara, were characterized by a great variety of colors and effects. Potters experimented with various combinations of metals and different thicknesses of application, often contrasting them on the same vessel. Copper and silver were the most frequently used metals, and many shades of brown and yellow were obtained, as well as a rich ruby red, black, and mother-of-pearl. The basic procedure was to mix a metallic oxide with some form of sulfur and red or yellow ochre, using vinegar or wine lees as a medium; this mixture was brushed in a design on top of a previously fired base glaze (most often a tin enamel white lead glaze or, later, an alkaline turquoise glaze) and fired at a lower temperature in reduction. After firing, the earth ochre was removed by burnishing, leaving a thin film of metallic luster adhering to the glaze. Luster resist was often used so that the positive design would be the color of the base glaze and the background would be lustered. In time, lusters were more widely used and more limited in color range, settling into a monochrome coppery brown by the 12th century. This was undoubtedly due, in part, to the need for a commercially reliable technique, but may also have been due to certain secret processes dying out with the ceramist (in those pre-patent days trade secrets were jealously guarded). Of even more importance--the use of overglaze enamels in the 12th century reduced the need for a variety of colors in lusters. Overglaze enamels perfectly satisfied the Persian need for a wealth of color combined with minute details. Pre- viously, Persian potters had developed underglaze slips and also a technique similar to cloisonn~ in their not always successful attempts to keep colors from flowing beyond the boundaries of a design. Lusters had solved this problem by being able to retain detail and crisp edges, but were difficult and unpredictable as colorants. Over- glaze enamels, however, offered a varied palette of predictable colors that would not flow excessively during firing, since they were painted on a pre-fired base glaze and then merely "fixed" in subsequent firings at lower temperatures. Potters were not slow to exploit the opportunities for pictorial imagery that this new medium presented; court scenes and illustrations of poems, particularly the epic Shah Nama, became favored subjects. Underglaze slips, colored glazes, overglazes, and lusters as well as molded or carved relief were often used on the same pot or tile to achieve the desired effect. These early ceramics of the Middle East remind us of a time when Islam was the cultural leader of the world. The inventiveness shown in using material limitations as a spur to creative solutions attests to the intellectual vigor of the cMlization.

Left, above: "'Bottle," glass, Persia, 8th-9th century, 6 inches high, 33//8 inches wide. Left, below: "Bowl," ceramic, Persia, Rayy or Kashan; example of overgIaze enamel decoration, 1~ inches high, 6~2 inches in diameter.

38 Ceramics Monthly "WARNING: BEAD MAKING MAY BE HABIT FORMING[" That Beads from Raku-Fired cautionary message appeared at the end of my article Raku Beads in the October 1971 issue of CERAMICS MONTHLY', and I must admit that I failed to heed my Egyptian Paste own warning. My simple strands of stoneware and raku beads have since grown into elaborate arrangements of by SYLVIA HYMAN dangling beads and pendants, which run the gamut of ceramic materials and firing processes. One of the most interesting of these is raku-fired Egyptian paste beads. When my article Raku Beads was written, the only objects that I had ever seen made of Egyptian paste, outside of a museum, were "donkey beads"--large round beads of brilliant blue-green color. I had avoided working with Egyptian paste because it reportedly was difficult to handle, and because the strong color seemed rather limiting. When it occurred to me that the color might be subdued or altered by reduction in sawdust, I became interested in the possibilities of the material. Egyptian paste is a combination of both clay and glaze. The latter is introduced by mixing soluble sodium salts into a clay body. During drying, the salts migrate to the surface and form a layer of powdery crystals. A colorant (generally copper carbonate) is also added to the clay, and travels to the surface along with the soluble salts to create a colored, glazed surface when fired. The paste can be colored in the same manner as alkaline glazes by the addition of small amounts of coloring oxides or commercially prepared stains. The formula I have been using is one developed by altering a recipe given to me by a potter friend. The major change was to substitute ball clay for half the kaolin in the recipe to increase the plasticity of the material. Egyptian Paste (Cone 012) Nepheline Syenite ...... 39.0% Soda Ash ...... 6.0 Bicarbonate of Soda (NaHCOa) ...... 6.0 Kaolin ...... 6.0 Ball Clay ...... 6.0 Flint ...... 37.0 100.0% Add : Bentonite ...... 2.0% Add two per cent copper carbonate for a turquoise color; one-quarter to one per cent cobalt carbonate or oxide for blue; one-half to one per cent chromium oxide for green; two to six per cent uranium oxide for yellow; ten to twenty per cent manganese dioxide for a gray-violet. These colorants can also be combined for a variation of the hues described here. Prepare the recipe in a 500-gram dry batch, and store the mixture in a jar. When ready to use, stir the mixture thoroughly and shake the jar for several minutes. If any of the ingredients are lumpy, the mixture can be pressed through a 100-mesh sieve. Next, divide the batch into five small plastic bags, 100 grams each, and add colorants or commercially prepared stains; or you can put two per cent copper carbonate into the entire 500-gram batch and then add small amounts of other colorants to some Top: Beads and pendant o[ raku-[ired Egyptian paste of the bags. Generally speaking, all colors will respond as are strung on leather lacing and nylon [ishing line. they do in an average alkaline glaze. When you are ready to use the Egyptian paste, add two Bottom: Pendant with adjustable guide. tablespoons of water to each plastic bag and mix the dry

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ingredients by pinching and squeezing the bag. It is hands frequently while forming beads to prevent paste essential to get just the right amount of water to make from clinging to the skin. Combine pinches of different the mixture form a ball. It rarely takes more than two colors to make multicolored beads. tablespoons of water for 100 grams of paste, and some- After forming beads and pendants, put them on heavy times slightly less, so it's a good idea to start with two paper, cloth, or a sheet of plastic and turn them frequent- scant tablespoons and add a few more drops if the paste ly during the early stages of drying. When they are dried mixture is too crumbly. The formula is similar to pie on plaster, some of the color is lost at the point of contact. crust dough in its handling properties, and can be easily Suspending beads on wire for even drying may be an shaped if mixed to the proper consistency. Remove small improvement. Drying time varies from a few hours to a amounts of paste from the plastic bag as needed. few days, depending on the size and thickness of the Simple pendants can be made by rolling coils and objects, and the humidity. The crystalline glaze coating bending them into circles or arcs, and overlapping them. forms on the surface as the paste dries, and care should Beads and pendants, of course, are not the only objects be taken to avoid disturbing this residue. which can be made from Egyptian paste, but the material For firing, arrange the beads in a single layer in a made from currently used formulas lacks strength and shallow, bisque-fired bowl. Make a number of these does not lend itself to the construction of large objects. bowls at a time by quickly rolling out slabs of clay, cutting When forming the beads, the holes need not be made them into circles (leave a two-inch tab extending from immediately. I usually produce about twenty-five beads the circle), and placing the slabs in paper plates to dry. and then make the holes with spaghetti, toothpicks, tiny The tab makes a good place to grasp the bowl with raku pencils, or any other tool that will make a hole of the tongs for removal from the kiln. Bisque fire the bowls to size needed to accommodate the cord or lacing which Cone 04 before using them for raku bead firing. will be used for stringing. Insert and remove the tool The beads are not bisque fired, nor are they placed in with a twisting motion. It may be necessary to wash your a hot kiln as is usual with raku firing. Instead, fire the

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I. A lO0-gram batch o[ the dry mixture is weighed [or storage in small plastic bags. 2. Water is mixed into the dry ingredients by pinching and squeezing the bag. 3. The author [orms pendants by overlapping circular coils o[ Egyptian paste. 4. A bead is textured by rolling over a [lat bisque tile with impressed decoration. 5. An east Indian carved wooden [orm is used as a texturing device. 6. Shallow bowls [or containing the beads during [iring are [ormed in paper plates.

s ~ . ,- " ( ": 7. The bowl o[ hot beads is removed [rom the kiln and placed in a metal can containing a layer o[ sawdust.

beads to Cone 012, then open the kiln and remove the fire the kiln in the usual manner and, when Cone 012 bowls of beads with raku tongs. It is essential that the is bent and touching the plaque, remove the bowl of paste beads be removed at exactly Cone 012, since firing beyond beads and smoke them. When the kiln reaches Cone 04, that temperature may cause them to fuse together or stick turn it off, remove the regular beads and reduce them to the bowl. Place the hot bowl of beads in a metal can also. The bisqued pots remain in the kiln to cool in the (a lard can works well) containing a few inches of saw- usual manner. Opening the kiln to remove beads has dust. Even at Cone 012 there may be some adhesion to not had any ill effects on my bisqued pots or the kiln. the bowl, so that the beads cannot be dumped from the When the beads have cooled, remove them from the bowl into the sawdust; the whole bowl must be lowered charred sawdust and wash in soapy water. Sometimes into the container. A few handfuls of sawdust can also they adhere slightly to one another and to the bowl, and be thrown on top of the beads. Cover the can, but not it is necessary to jar them loose with a stick. After wash- tightly, allowing the beads to smoke for fifteen minutes ing, rinse the beads in clear water and spread them out on to an hour, or even until completely cool. Most reduction, paper towels to dry. however, takes place in the first few minutes of smoking Each raku Egyptian paste firing will give different time. I've tried using a formula for Egyptian paste which results; it's that element of uncertainty that makes raku is matt and does not stick to the bowl during firing, but an exciting experience. The best way to describe the the raku smoking was not as effective. general effect of the raku process on the Egyptian paste is Recently I've been firing my raku beads, both regular to say that the bright color has been subdued and some and Egyptian paste, during a regular bisque firing in a of the copper has turned a copper penny luster. top-loading electric kiln. Stack the pots in the usual The formula, colorants, forming methods, and firing manner for a bisque firing, then place the bowls of beads techniques suggested in this article are only one report of on top where they can be easily removed with tongs. Set experiences with raku-fired Egyptian paste. There are a cone plaque where it can be readily observed, begin to many other formulas and techniques to be explored.

April 1974 41 Four-Three-Two-One Glazes by RICHARD BEHRENS

THE FOUR-THREE-TTvVO-ONE METHOD GLAZE II (Cone 81 GLAZE VII (Cone 61 is a simple and effective system for A matt glaze A transparent gloze formulating glazes. This method calls Potash Feldspar ...... 40% Lepidolite ...... 40% 30 for the combination by weight of four Whiting ...... Flint ...... 30 parts feldspar, three parts flint, two Flint ...... 20 Whiting ...... 20 parts whiting, and one part kaolin. A Kaolin ...... 10 Kaolin ...... 10 variation of this method specifies four 100% 100% parts feldspar, three parts whiting, GLAZE Ill (Cone l) two parts flint, and one part kaolin. A translucent glaze Such glazes are quite stable because Gerstley Borate ...... 40% GLAZE VIII (Cone 61 consist of alkaline metals, cal- ...... 30 they Flint A translucent glaze and ample amounts of alu- ...... 20 cium, Whiting Lepidolite ...... 40% and silica. Glazes formulated by ...... 10 mina Kaolin Whiting ...... 30 method have the four-three-two-one lOO% Flint ...... 20 quite satisfactory when fired proved GLAZE IV (Cone 41 Kaolin ...... 10 in the stoneware temperature range, mat"l" glaze A satin 100% and these recipes are simple to pre- Gerstley Borate ...... 40% pare. Whiting ...... 30 Although this method was designed Flint ...... 20 for use with feldspars, it is also valid Kaolin ...... 10 GLAZE IX (Cone 8) minerals mall glaze when frit or other fluxing 100% A are substituted for feldspar. Nepheline Syenite ...... 40% GLAZE V (Cone 1) successful glaze reci- Flint ...... 30 A number of A translucent glaze Whiting ...... 20 pes based on the four-three-two-one Spodumene ...... 40% You may be ...... 10 method are offered here. Flint ...... 30 Kaolin them as listed, or interested in using Whiting ...... 20 1oo% to suit your own in modifying them Kaolin ...... 10 needs. 100% GLAZE I (Cone 6) GLAZE Vl (Cone 4) GLAZE X (Cone 8) A stony, matt glaze A sef;n rnaH glaze A s÷ony, mall glaze Potash Feldspar ...... 40% Spodumene ...... 40% Nepheline Syenite ...... 40% Flint ...... 30 Whiting ...... 30 Whiting ...... 30 Whiting ...... 20 Flint ...... 20 Flint ...... 20 Kaolin ...... 10 Kaolin ...... 10 Kaolin ...... 10 100% 100% 100% 42 Ceramics Monthly GLAZE Xl (Cone 8) A mall glaze Volcanic Ash ...... 40% Flint ...... 30 Whiting ...... 20 Kaolin ...... 10 100%

GLAZE Xll (Cone 6) A franslucenf glaze Volcanic Ash ...... 40% Whiting ...... 30 Flint ...... 20 Kaolin ...... 10 ]00% • . . like they do at Homer Laughlin China Co. Orton GLAZE Xlll (Cone 1) Cones are relied upon as ac- A saf;n mall glaze curate guides to the proper Frit 14 (Hommel)* ...... 40% firing of their famed line of gourmet cookware Flint ...... 30 and other items. Whiting ...... 20 Kaolin ...... 10 1oo% GLAZE XlV (Cone 11 The Edward A satin maff glaze (~~ and (~~ ORTON c~ Frit 14 (Hommel) ~" ...... 40% "-e o¢cepred.o.=o,~ your Whiting ...... 30 J~'~ with Jr. Ceramic ...... Flint ...... 20 ORTON CONES FOUNDATION Kaolin ...... 10 1445 Summit Street • Coltlmbus, Ohio 43201 • Phone (614) 299-4104 100% GLAZE XV (Cone 1) A satin marl" glaze Petalite ...... 40% Flint ...... 30 Whiting ...... 20 Kaolin ...... 10 100% GLAZE XVl (Cone 1) A satin marl" glaze Petalite ...... 40% Whiting ...... 30 Flint ...... 20 Kaolin ...... 10 100% *Ferro 3134, or Pemco 54 will subsfifufe for Hornmel 14. We'll bet our check list matches ypurs! RICHARD BEHRENS is a graduate E Service -- Low Prices -- [] Tools, Scales, Corks, chemist who has worked in various Quality Teapot Handles, Books, etc. industrial and research fields, and has i~ Clays -- Basic, Pre-Mixed, [] Wheels-- Brent, Shimpo, & Custom-mixed Alpine, taught pure and applied chemistry at Lockerbie, Doric Chemicals, Frits, Stains Clayboy, Skutt, & Wittels the adult and secondary levels. Mr. [] [] Kilns -- Alpine, Behrens received Glazes -- Cones 06-05, Skutt, L&L his degree from the Cones 5-6, Cones 8-9 -- Dynakiln & Econokiln, College o/ Chemistry at the Univer- All lead-free CKC Portable Gas sity o/ California, attended the Cali- [~20verglazes and Lustres [] Pug Mills-- Walker, Alpine fornia School of Arts and Crafts in [] Misc. Studio Equipment Oakland, and the Richmond Art Cen- ter. He currently teaches classes • i Write for our catalog - $1. O0 - Free to in • u Schools/ general ceramics, clay and glaze tech- • i • u nology, and continues to research ce- m • i ramic materials and technology in his u I iNNESOTA CLAY California laboratory~studio. nm||||||lm 8001 Grand Ave. So. / Bloomington. Mn. 55420 / 612-884-9101

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44 Ceramics Monthly CERAMACTIVITIES people, places, and things

BRUNO LAVERDIERE AT C. W. INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC SYMPOSIUM July, August, and early September. To POST COLLEGE WORKSHOP COLLECTION make this listing as complete as possible, Six different craft workshops were of- As a result of the First International we would appreciate receiving information fered during two con~ct/ltive weekends in Ceramic Symposium of the Western Hemi- from individuals associated with groups January by the sphere held in Memphis, Tennessee during which sponsor or are otherwise involved Long Island Crafts- the summer of 1973, the State of Tennes- with art fairs that include creative work men's Guild in co- see now owns an outstanding collection of in the ceramic arts. We need to know: the operation with the international ceramic art created at the name of the show, city, location of the art department of symposium. Including a total of 210 hand- fair, dates and hours, rain dates (if any), C. W. Post College, built and wheel-thrown sculptural and whether or not there is a fee for partici- Greenvale, New functional ceramic works, the collection has pants and visitors, and, finally, the name York. been divided for touring into two shows of and address of a person officially involved On January 12 works by each of the 24 artists who par- with the fair who may be listed for con- and 13 Bruno La- ticipated in the symposium. One show will tact. have approximately Verdiere demon- 125 pieces and will This material should be sent to Art travel strated and taught on a two-year schedule with indi- Fairs, CERAI~IICS MONTHLY, Box 4548, his method of roll- Bruno Lal,~dicre vidual exhibitions planned for a minimum Columbus, Ohio 43212 before April 25. ing coils of clay between the palms of his of three weeks. At a later date, a show of hands, then pinching the coils to create a 85 pieces will be organized for traveling. form. "l'ho~h Bruno builds his sculptures The first showing of the collection is ANNUAL OHIO CERAMIC - - -'-~ freely, the work- scheduled for July in North Carolina (loca- AND SCULPTURE SHOW shop participants tion to be announced later) sponsored by The Butler Institute o/ American Art, ' ~l~¢/~/~//~ used templates for the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild. Youngstown, Ohio featured the 26th An- .; ;i disciplined, sym- The Peabody College Gallery, Nashville, nual Ohio Ceramic and Sculpture Show . . .~. "4,~///,,. ~ metrical results. Tennessee will feature the exhibition in ,,pea t(~ prc~ent or former residents of ~ ~, AccordingtoLita September, and the Hunter Gallery, Chat- Ohio) from Janu- Kelmenson, publi- tanooga, Tennessee has scheduled the col- ary 6 through Feb- city chairman for lection for October. ruary 24. Juror for the Guild, other A catalog with photos of artists and the competition was crafts offered were their work is available from the Tennessee Joel Philip Myers, weaving, enamel- Arts Commission for $1.25 per copy whose statement ing, jewelry, and (checks payable to the Commission). about the show two and three di- For galleries or groups interested in follows : "The se- Template Demonstration mensional design. scheduling the exhibition/s, contact Lewis lection of works She says, ".... the success of this venture Snyder, Director of Crafts, Tenessee Arts chosen by me to ~trengthens the Guild's contention that the Commission, 222 Capitol Hill Building, represent the .... Nashville, Tennessee 37219. show reflect my A Special Feature on the Ceramic Sym- personal judgment posium by Sylvia Hyman was published in Linda Bi, h! about art and craft. the December 1973 issue o[ CM. ---Ed. My criteria for selection is based on artistic excellence, mixed with a spirit of invention, CERAMIC SEMINAR IN CALGARY some measure of risk, and a personal state- The City of Calgary, Parks/Recreation ment which in some degree tried to reach Department and the Calgary Board of Ed- out beyond the mundane .... I am well ucation, Division of Continuing Education aware that there i, :~ v,,rv 1;~r~o and ex- are co-sponsoring a Ceramic Seminar in cellent artist and Calgary on May 11 and 12. Craftsmen craftsman commu- lecturing or demonstrating are Tony Berg- nity in Ohio. I was man--Throwing Large Forms; Jim Clach- both surprised and rie--Studio Kiln Building; Niels disappointed that a Coiling b3 I :1 ,.d:.., Gravsen --Plaster Techniques for Potters; John majority of these public is very conscious of the contempo- Porter--Cone 4-6 Glazes; Mauriee Savoie people did not sub- rary fine crafts movement, and desires in- --Handbuilding Techniques; F. Carlton mit work." creased knowledge in craft areas." Other Ball--Ceramic Decoration; John Chalke-- From 423 works craft workshops completed the program. Japanese Style and Tradition; Stan Clarke submitted, Myers Photos: Elaine Goldstein. --Setting Up a Studio; Vic Brosz--Euro- selected 92 objects pean Ceramics; Bert Borch--Porcelaln ; for the show. Pur- Maya G~uziti, GREEN MEADOW INVITATIONAL Marilyn Levine--Construction and Oxide chase prizes were awarded to ttoward The 1974 Invitational Green Meadow Decorating Techniques; and Gunter Pra- Kottler, Seattle, Washington--"American Pottery Show and Sale w~.ll be held on schak--Murals. Supperware"; Gary Spinosa, Louisville, May 3-5 at the Green Meadow School, Interested individuals or groups may Kentucky--"Ascension"; Susan Kemeny[[y Spring Valley, New York. Thirty well write for information by contacting R. G. Conneaut, Ohio--"Raku Platter"; Maya known contemporary potters from across Wright, Recreation Supervisor, Leisure/ Gruzitis, Valley View, Ohio--"Porcelain the country have been invited and will Learning Service Section, Calgary Board Form," pictured; Linda Biehl, Galena, participate. On May 4 and 5 a raku dem- of Education, 515 Macleod Trail, S.E., Ohio---"Slab Vase," pictured; and Charles onstration will be given by Wayne Higby. Calgary, Alberta T2G 2L9. Lako#ky, Bowling Green, Ohio--"Porce- The 1974 Invitational will be the Sixth lain Bowl B." Green Meadow Show. The 1973 event SUMMER ART FAIRS Those pieces receiving the purchase attracted a large number of visitors with The June issue of CM will include a prizes were selected by the Institute staff more than 900 pots sold and total sales special directory of Arts and Crafts Fairs for the Permanent Collection. of $13,500. scheduled for the summer months--June, Continued on Page 51

April 1974 45 DOING SLABS? Nearly a Quarter of a Centu,'y Consider the ITINERARY o/ For Who Continued from Page 10 Demand the Ve,.y Best. MPP SLABROLLER INDIANA, BLOOMINGTON through April 14 Two-man Show in= cludes ceramics by Dennis Kirchmann, Indiana Central College; and paintings and drawings by William Itter of Indiana University; at The Gallery, 101 N. Grant. INDIANAj INDIANAPOLIS April 17-May 5 "Indiana Stoneware," exhibition of 19th and early 20th century work. Work by Dennis Kirchmann, Karl Martz, and Richard Peeler, contemporary Indiana potters producing stoneware, is shown in conjunction with the historical works; at Indianapolis Museum of Art. More than half the work in our shop IOWA, AMES $230.00 F.O.B. Crestfine, Oh'o is done with slabs. We needed a through April 24 Exhibition of work by FEATURES: fast, inexpensive, reliable way ¢o Octagon students and staff. • 30" x 30" x 5", 14 ga. rust-proofed them. The MPP, a sturdy ma- April 28-May 31 Enamels by Fiammetts steel pan • 13" cast iron throwing head. make • 100 lb. 20" flywheel • Height ~ 36" chine that sandwiches the clay be- Hsieh; at the Octagon Art Center, 232~ Main Street. • Trim bar for foot rimming. • Con- tween two strips of canvas, was the structed of II/= '' x II/z '' x 3/16" angle result. IowA, CEDAR RAPIDS iron. • All seven points of action are precision ball bearing. • Handsome ham- April 5 One-day ceramics workshop ~m~ i ii!ii; i~ii i i!!! ~ii!:i iii!! i !; mer finished pan with black stand. • Hip (open to the public) conducted by Clary rest (non-adjustable}. Vinson, apprentice to Bernard Leach; at Coe College. N MAINE~ ORONO H. B. KLOPFENSTEIN& SONS May 4 The Second Annual Springtime Craft Fair, juried by Fran Merritt; at Hill- top Craft Center, University of Maine. MARYLAND, ANNAPOLIS April 1-30 Group Show of New Student We're celebrating Works (University of Maryland); at the our 22nd year of publication! If will quickly and easily make per- Thought Gallery. fect slabs from 1/i 6" ¢o 21/2" thick, MARYLAND, BALTIMORE up to 30" wide and as long as April 16-May 26 "The Hans Popper your workspace will permit. Nearly Collection of Oriental Art," traveling exhi- anything can be passed through the bition under auspices of the Center of "A-0- ...... roller with the clay: rope, burlap, Asian Art and Culture; at The Baltimore etc. Museum of Art. Show of STORAGE TOY and con- April 28-May 12 Three-Man The MPP IS NOT A work by Guild members Ernie Wiesenfeld, U~ tains no wood or plastic. I¢ is 65 Monny Nitchie, and Cile Mercer; open g .. L, pounds of solid machined steel, with house on April 28; at Baltimore Potters' every union of parts welded or Guild headquarters, 201 Homeland Avenue. 6x4x12 bolted. If is virtually maintenance- IDEAL FOR: free and impervious to abuse. MICHIGAN~ DETROIT CLAYS, GLAZES, MODELING TOOLS, April 7-May 4 More than 100 pieces of SMALL GREENWARE, FINISHED PIECES, ETC. AND GRAY All workmanship and materials are early American salt-glazed stoneware from MOLDED qN WHITE RED BLUE fully guaranteed for one year. Also, the Dieboll collection, and current ceramic any MPP may be returned within work by Robert Dieboll; at Pewabic seven days for a full, no-questions- Pottery. asked refund. MICHIGAN, MIDLAND Basic MPP as shown, but with safety April 27-28 The Ninth Annual Ceramic uard and starter canvas Show, sponsored by the Michigan Profes- Bolts to any tab e) ...... $1BO.O0 sional Ceramic Association. Teaching semi- MPP with dual-level nar to be conducted on April 26; at the 36" x 72" custom ¢nble ...... $264.00 Midland Armory. Set of Plans...... $10.00 Brochure available MISSOURI, SPRINGFIELD F.O.B. Big Spring, Texas April 5-30 Ceramics by Mark Oehler, Reed Springs, Missouri; at the Park Cen- POTTERY COLLECTORS' NEWSLETTER Collectors researching and sharing their in- tral Gallery, 324~2 South Avenue. terest in American pottery from potsherds to the studio poffery of today. Now in our third NSTAR POTTERS ~EW HAMPSHIRE, RINDGE year. Each volume is indexed. April 15-May 1l "Clay Spirit," a juried $7.50 yearly (printed moePhly}. Combination 80X 2401 rate ~ 3 ring vinyl binder for P.C.N. and one IG SPRING, TEXAS 79720 show of New Hampshire craftsmen; at year subscription 410.00. Sample copy 60¢, Phone: (915) 263-6487 Franklin Pierce College. 3 B S1,50, 6 B $3.00. Post Office Box 446 CM \ Continued on Page 47 Asheville, North Carolina 28802

4.6 Ceramics Monthly RESTORE China Porcelain OR Pottery ITINERARY Continued [rom Page 46 MEND OtherOlass •Treasures N~w JERSEY, TRENTON through April 14 Ceramic sculpture by Patricia Lay (Montclair State College); at The New Jersey State Museum.

NEW YORK, BINGHAMTON through April 24 "The Fine Art of Craftsmanship" features work of Andre Billeci, Regis Brodie, Edd Burke, VaJ Cushing, Warren Hullow, Nancy Juts, Isa- bel Parks, Arthur Sennett, Bill Steward, Robert Turner, Bruno LaVerdiere, and Laura Wilensky; at Roberson Center.

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50 Ceramics Monthly CERAMACTIVITIES selected, this wholesale market is offered to discriminating shops, Continued [rom Page 45 contract buyers, designers, and architects from all over the country. For STIBY WORKSHOP BY JALE YILMABASAR further information, write: Crafts To The Trade, Jefferson, Maine Turkish ceramist ]ale Yilmabasar, on a 04348. ~i,,r~:d ~,,,w ,ff colleges and studio work- KILNS shops, visited and COLLIER CERAMICS demonstrated her AT TALKING OF MICHELANGELO work at Rochester An exhibition of ceramics by Bonnie Formerly (New York) Insti- Baldwin Collier opened on March 24 at tute of Technology Talking o[ Michelangelo, a gallery in POTTERY by DOT College of Fine and Washington, D.C. One of the pieces fea- Applied Arts early tured is "From Clay to Clay" (pictured). in February. Ms. The show continues through April 14. Yilmabasar, who Ms. Collier received her M.F.A. in 1971 has studied and from Ge~r~e ll'ashin~ton Uniz'ersity, Wash- worked both in i~:,~t,r~ l)(: ~ith ~]w,~- r(',('arch in the Turkey and the United States, has ]ale Iil ...... exhibited her work in galleries around the world. She has designed for German Arzberg ware, and her architectural murals have been installed in Istanbul and Germany. She is a graduate of the Academy o[ Applied Fine Arts in Turkey, and now is on the teaching staff there. Her RIT visit was sponsored by the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the World Crafts Council.

STONEWARE SCULPTURE BY LYNN CROTON Bonni, C,,lli, AT CRAFTSMAN'S GALLERY area of integrating the photographic Opening in September 1973 with two image and the ceramic form. Her consecutive major group shows, The Crafts- work has been shown in exhibitions since 1970, man's Gallery in Scarsdale. New York has with the NOW! latest included in the scheduled a two- Ceramics Interna- ~ tional '73 woman exhibition held at Alberta College o/ Art: Calgary, where she for the month of received an honorabl~ April, presenting mention. A Good Kiln stoneware sculpture GREENWICH HOUSE POTTERY by Lynn Croton, "Toward a New Ceramic Aesthetic'," ai and fiber structures Need adult class taught by Susan Tunick, wa: Hot Be by Sherri Smith. offered at Greenwich House Pottery, Ne~ Ms. Croton's re- York City, earlier this year to study th, duction-fired stone- aesthetics nf ceramic art, with emphasis or Expensive ware stele and box the development of taste. Another featun forms range in of the study was the exploration of differ height from Save up to 37% using a few 6 to ences in Eastern and Western philosoph, 40 inches, with in- pleasant hours to fit together as they relate to the various ceramic ar cised patterns one of and forms which have developed. The culmina our easy.to-assemble textures suggesting tion of the course was the collection an( kiln kits. Fun to do ~ efficient an Oriental influ- organization of the exhibit, "Favorite Ob to use. Step by step instruc- ence. Shown is a jects," featured at Greenwich House fron tions for assembly and easy 40-inch stoneware February 22 through March 9. The exhi beautiful firing. stele, fired to Cone bition was comprised of more than 51 9. A graduate of pieces of ceramic art gathered from privat Lake Forest Col- These Are Kilns Made By collections in the metropolitan area of Ne~ lege, Ms. Croton People Who Do Ceramics and York City, and included ancient, primitive lived in Tokyo and Know What a Kiln Has To Do. and folk art works from Europe, the Fa Bangkok in the East, and South America, as well as con 1960's. During that Commercial temporary pieces by such craftsmen as Pa~ Kiln Kit time she studied 24"x24"x27" deep ...... $229.00 Lynn C,,,t.... Soldner, Peter Voulkos, and Stan Rosen. and traveled extensively in Asia, and par- A concurrent exhibition of 50 pieces c Studio Kiln Kit ticipated in a Mingei (folk art) seminar predominantly coil-built pottery, designe 18"xl 8"xl 8" d eep ...... $ I 19.95 conducted by Bernard Leach and Shoji with plants in mind, by Lilli Miller, w; Hamada on the island Hobby Kiln Kit of Takatomi. She is also featured at the Pottery. presently teaching ceramics at the Housa- 12"xl 2"xl 31/2" deep ..... $74.95 tonic Regional Valley School in Connecti- GALLERY IN THE PARK cut. An outdoor art festival, "Gallery in tk Send for free brochure. Park" will be held May 18-19 at Tow MAINE CRAFTS TO THE TRADE III Park, Pound Ridge, New York and is ope Maine Crafts To The Trade III will be to artists and craftsmen working in a WESTBY presented on April 20-21 media. at Cascades Inn, For information, write: Anne Jone Ceramic Supply & Mfcj. Co. Saco, Maine. Each participant is a profes- P. O. Box 62, Pound Ridge, New Yol sional artist-craftsman and a Maine mem- 10576. 408 N.E. 72nd St., Seattle, Wash. 981!! ber of the American Crafts Council. Jury Continued on Page

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54 Ceramics Monthly ~ ~...fo,. school CERAMACTIVITIES i ,,,,a Continued [rom Page 53 studio! L GRIFFITH EXHIBITION IN SPAIN An exhibition of work by Roberta Gri/- ;i+h ...... !.:~, :>r,~fessor of art at Hartwick Let the Walker Pug MU! mix College, Oneonta, your clay. Eliminate drudgery New York was pre- ... save lime for creative sented at the Ca- clf,,rt aT:,! inqru,t.'n. marate Granados Gallery located in the Manila Hotel Barcelona, Spain during March. In- cluded was her the "------I work in porcelain, raku, and stone- LESLIE ware as well as ce- CERAMICS!! ltob,,~. (,,..,,/, ramic sculpture completed in the past six months. She is recognized as a specialist in various technical SUPPLY CO. ! levels of Spanish ceramics since her residence in Spain from 1962 through Since 1946 I 1964 under a Fulbright grant. Complete chemicals I Her most recent European showing was Raw Materials & Equipment I in 1970 at the 23rd Concorso Internation- ale Della Ceramic D'Arte at Faenza, Italy. 1212 San P,ablo Ave. I In addition, her work has been exhibited BERKELEY, CA. 94706 I in one-woman shows in Spain; Aspen, ! Colorado; The University of Southern Illinois; and the DeMena Gallery in New York City. the NICHOLAS VERGETTE maximum AEGEAN SPONGE CO. After an extended illness, Nicholas Ver- gette in Silks, died at the age of 50 on February 21 design... Elephant Ears. Wools at Carbondale, Illinois. Write for Price List Upon completing his education in Lon- don, Vergette taught in England, then 4459 w. 56 st., Cleveland, O. 44144 came to the United States where he taught at the School for American Craftsmen. Subsequently, he became an assistant professor in ceramics at Southern Illinois Uni- versity in Carbondale. He was noted for his ceramic architectural commissions which strength... NOW! All New appear in England and the United States. The Max WheeL is Potter's Specialty Tools: He received the architectural ceramics cast of heavy-duty Sacjgar Maker's BoHom Knacker, Banana prize in the 1960 Syracuse National Exhi- aluminum, weighs Ribs, Clay Scoops, Throwing Gauge. bition and a certificate for outstanding 100 pounds and has durability... Also: design by the New York Association of a high-performance Designed as a machine, OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER potable gas Architects. He has been the recipient of motor that can work not a toy, kiln with special features other prizes and awards for his work up to 250 pounds of the Max Wheel which is included in permanent museum clay without strain. insulates each Wrffe: precision collections here and abroad. precision... part of the Nicholas drive system for Vergette's architectural work Designed ROBERT 6EE POTTERY was [eatured by crafts- protection from" in the April 1971 issue of men for craftsmen, water and clay. It's 16227 Cascadian Way CM. The installation Alderwood Manor, Wa 98036 o[ this free-form there is no vibration, rugged, uncompli- (206) 743-9725 sculpture was pictured on page 43 o[ the misalignment or cated design makes September 1973 issue.--Ed. chance for loosening for a maintenance- in the Max Wheel. free wheel, TENNESSEE CRAFT FAIR For craftsmen, schools, hobbyists: The Third Annual Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Tennessee Artist-Craftsmen's DEPENDABLEKILNS Association, will be held May 3-5 at Cen- MQx FROM WECO tennial Park, Nashville, and will feature a juried craft show, selling booths, and a spe- Box 34068 Washington, Controlled Heats • Electric or Gas-Fired cial demonstration area. Pat Beaver, D.C. 20034 Hen- (301) 365-1544 ° Bench or Floor Models • Easy Repairs dersonville potter, is director of the Fair with assistance from Marian Heard, Jane Maintenance Warranty. Aren't these fea- Free illustrated brochure. Rozier, Ann White, Sue Barnes, Frances tures important to you? Ask for free .[ones, and Sylvia Hyman. William Hunt Name will serve as juror for the craft exhibition. Address More than 125,000 fair goers viewed the State/Zip variety of contemporary and traditional Phone crafts displayed in 142 booths at the 1973 The Max Fair. Participating craftsmen realized near- Corporation Box Continued on Page 57 34068 Washington, D.C. 20034 @

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WARNER SCULPTURE AT HABATAT GALLERIES A two-man show of work opened on February 9 at Habatat Galleries, Dearborn, Michigan with satirical graphics by Ronald CLAYS ~earle, and whimsical animal sculpture in ;toneware and porcelain by Todd Warner. GLAZES -~ictured is one of the objects which mea- TOOLS KILNS Scnoo',s and institut~ons write for F-~.E I~t~rature.

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58 Ceramics Monthly EVENHEAT KILNS INVITES YOU! BUY NOW! CERAMACTIVITIES JOHNSON Continued [rom Page 57 At last you can own that kiln you've always wanted• Now Guild o[ Artists during 1973 were pre- Ceramic White you can really get the most sented in the exhibition, "New Artists of out of ceramics, and the best Silvermine Guild," which opened January Glazed Clay Tiles part of it is you . . . 13 at the Guild headquarters in New Ca- naan, Connecticut. One of the Guild's most important annual exhibitions, the new for decorating PAY LATER! members' exhibit this year filled two large Yes, you actually pay for your galleries with a wide variety of media, including work of ceramists Judith Brosler of VERSATILE SIZES: Evenheat kiln while you fire it Fairfield, and Elizabeth MacDonald of 4-I/4" and 6" Squares. • . . pay for it with the money Bridgewater, Connecticut. you would have paid to have Artist membership in the Guild, a non- 31/2" and 6" Round. your pieces fired by someone profit organization of artists and art pa- 6" x 3" Rectangular. trons, is considered a professional honor, else. We make it easy for you 31/2" Coaster Round. . . . our terms are the best. bearing with it the privilege of exhibiting several times a year in their shows, and 6" x 41/4" Oval. Write Today for Details! participating in the many cooperative ac- Joy Reid Catalog ...... $1.00 tivities of the Guild. To apply for member- Write [or prices and samples. Duncan Catalog...... $1•50 ship, artists submit five works to the [plus 25c for mailing) or phone 212 247-2087 CeromlCorner Decal Catalog .... $1.00 Guild's admissions committee, composed of artist members of the Board of Trustees. The admissions committee meets for this H & R JOHNSON, INC. purpose four times a year. 1270 AVENUE of the AMERICAS The New Members' exhibition remained NEW YORK, N.Y. 10020 on view through February 6. joy Re/d In Canada: EASTERN MICHIGAN INVITATIONAL CeramtcStudJo AT PEWABIC POTTERY H & R JOHNSON, INC. The traveling section of the Fifth Ce- P.O. Box $367 r:~mlc lr~xi~:~ti~r~:d. ~I)-n,ored by Eastern 15 Colville Road, Toronto, On'~ario 2016 N. Telegraph (US-24} Tel. #4-16-247-7834 Dearborn, Mich. 48128 u Phone LO 1-0119

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dAJOR EXHIBITION OF PRE.COLUMBIAN ART AT HUNTINGTON GALLERIES Selections from the lay C. Le/f col- [ection of pre-Columbian art are being featured in a major exhibition at the Huntington Galleries, Huntington, West • MOTOR~i/2 HP PERMANENT MAGNET Virginia. The exhibition opened February 7 and was scheduled through April only. • MAXIMUM TORQUE ~ 2120 IN/LBS But due to the fuel shortage and to allow • SPEED RANGE ~ 0 to 230 RPM more people, especially school children, to So where=, the handle ?, yotlrrc a~kln~. see it, the exhibition will remain on view The JUDGE, unlike any other full.sized • GEAR BOX SPEED REDUCTION through June 9. gas kiln,won't tie you down. With a few simple tools, the JU[X]E quickly • SOLID ALUMINUM WHEEL This important collection of indigenous disassem- :~rt bles into flat sections easily mo,,vd from ,,f t}~' .\~Hrrlcas covers the entire span where you are to where you're going. • AUTOMATICALLY MAINTAINS SPEED AS of artistic creation LOAD IS APPLIED in Mesoamerica Of, course, no one investsin a kiln just for the novelty of movin.~ ~t around. That's from the Tlatilco • WORKING HEIGHT ~ 10 IN & 20 why we designedthe JtJDGE as a down- IN ~~ figurines of 1500 dr,fit kiln with s~xteen cubic feet ofusable • FIBERGLASS B.C. to the art of stacking space and engineeredit for con- SPLASH PAN AND TABLE sistent, economical,predictable and trou- (COLORS AVAILABLE) the Maya and Az- 'de.free firing. tec cultures before Now, isn't that • PRICE ~ $379.00 F.O.B. t the Spanish con- .,, 'at a kiln is all about.." i quest in 1520 A.D. ~ Ceramics are pres- If you can throw it... • "~1¢" •'j ent in a variety of : ~ rare as well as tra- ...Star can turn it! • ditional forms. One example is the cer- JUDOE WRITE FOR FREE BROCHURE $'ortable Das STAR ENGINEERING illustrated not only with a costumed ceramic ball player from pre-classic times, lDowndra|t Xiln 256 E. 4300 So., Reduction Production Ogden, Utah 84403 but also with hachas, palmas, and yokes Box 541, Cambridge, MA 02139 associated with the games. Pictured from the collection: "Seated Mother and Child" (from Colima), solid buff ware with burnished buff slip and black paint. In the 9z, g'4, Tuxcacuesco-Ortices style, height: 10~.- inches. Photo: Harold We are a small firm which offers personal McKeand; and "Reclining Figure Jar" sales representation to craft people. Our name (from Colima), Clay is our goal. For more information, please burnished buff ware with red slip, hollow, write: P.O. Box 2061R, Morristown, N.J. 07960 with round opening in top of head. Vessel rests equally well in two positions: sup- Art Wa n fed: Center PRODUCTION POTTERS Distributor of Good salary & working conditions. Small relo- cation allowance possible. Contact Dale Zifek or Bob Creighton at IRON STAR POTTERS, Box 2401, Big Spring, Texas 79720. brent Phone (915) 263-6487 skutt

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Don M. O!~tad NO. 13 artists with a gallery in which to show their work, an exhibition to challenge them, and CATALOG a public to confront with their ideas. The jurors, Hal Glicksrnan, ]oni Gordon, and $1.00 Larry Brady, selected 58 pieces from the tp Catalog Sent Free billikcn pr¢. To Schools & Institutions PRESENTS VAN HOWE CERAMICSUPPLY CO. 11975 E. 40th, Denver, Colorado 80239 glaze __.culation EAGLE CERAMICS This is our second edition of Glaze Calcu- To serve the Mid-Atlantic lation. It still gives L :2:~'~U~" ~_~ the advantage of and South we now stock: Michael Arntz unscrambling the science of glaze calculation. A BURT "Thermolite" Portable Gas Kilns required text used in over 40 130 objects entered for exhibition. Pur- universities and colleges. The step-by-step CRUSADER Cone I1 Electric Kilns chase awards were given to Michael Arntz guidelines, reference charts makes a most SHIMPO and PACIFICA Wheels -- "Tec. Nos Pos"; Frank Brown -- valuable addition to the library of both KEMPER, OHAUS, ORTON Products "Stage"; Veta Carr -- "7,000 Feet"; Don the serious student and independent STANDARD CERAMICS Moist Clay M. Olstad -- "Laminated Clay Pieces"; potter. Full List of Chemicals, Dry Clays and Peter Shire -- "Phillip." Co-sponsored by the Fine Arts Association, the exhibi- leo*e•, Deeeoee*eleeo•* eeoeeeellelOe QUANTITY DISCOUNTS tion continued on view through March 8. Contact EAGLE CERAMICS at bill•ken pie, 12264 Wilkins Av., Rockville, Md. 20852. P.O. Box 8564 San Jose, Calif. 95125 Phone (301) 881-2255 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FESTIVAL Patricia Thonms, managing director of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Please send me copies of Glaze Arts, writes that the Festival will be held Calculation @ $4.45. Add 25¢ handling Sold only in State College, Pennsylvania costs. California Residents add 20c Sales from July Tax. by 11-14. Information about the exhibition Authorized and program will be available after April Name Dealers 1 from Central Pennsylvania Festival of • Address I 1147 E. Elm the Arts, P. O. Box 1023, State College, W. P. DAWSON, INC. Fullerton, Calif. 92631 Pennsylvania 16801. Cit V State Zip • Continued on Page 65 Qeaoleeeoooe oee eaoee oe Je* e*e oee•ooo~

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HAL/BURTON HILLTOP CRAFT CENTER SCHOOL Of FINE ARTS at the University of Maine at Orono announcing their Summer Session 74 is SECOND ANNUAL CERAMICS: July 15-26 SPRINGTIME CRAFT FAIR MR. SAM MOLIGIAN Saturday, Mav 4 9 A./vl. to 5 P.M. July 29-Aucj. 16 MR. TONY TUDIN "R Juried fair -- Fran Merfitt, director of Haystack ENAMELING ON METAL: "R Entertainment -- Oldtime bookies, shut- 29-Aug. 9 July tles, marches and rags MR. A. ALAN PERKINS "k $100 award for most outstanding piece of artwork JEWELRY ARTS: July 29-Aucj. 2 "k Canadian and New England wholesalers MRS. REEVA PERKINS For further information, call or write: For Further Information Write: Hilltop Craft Center HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS University of Maine at Orono P. O. Box 339, Haliburfon, Ontario Orono, Me. 04473 (207) 581-7300 Phone (705) 457-1680

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BARBER GLASS EXHIBITION The L'Atelier Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featured more than 100 pieces For information wriqe it.t,.1 of glass by Robert Barber, Wisconsin artist- D in-glass, during January and February. BIG CREEK Clarence B. Olsen. professor emeritus, POTTERY University o/ Wisc,~,/~z-.~[il:. ~:~t , ~, writes IE-- Davenport, California 95017 that the show displayed a wide range of color with a variety of vases in iridescent gold and white. Other work shown con- sisted of a series of small sculptures ¢=I r. l CERAMICS • WEAVING with air bubbles JEWELRY " PHOTOGRAPHY creating patterns of olE- GLASS BLOWING " LEATHER interest. [...= FABRIC DECORATION Robert Barber GRAPHICS " FOUNDRY • WOOD has been the recipient of Our sixth year offering two summer sessions several Robrrt Ba,b,', uJ .= of three-weeks each to high school students jury awards as well as purchase awards. ages 14-19 years old. Thirteen pieces of his glass are on exhibi- For information write P. Schauder, Director tion at the Coming Museum in New York. THE HINCKLEY SCHOOL OF CRAFTS BOX H. Hlnckley. Maine 04944 CRAFT EXHIBITION AT THE EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCE The 1974 Mid-States Craft Show opened on February 10 at the Evansville Museum o/ Arts and Sciences, Evansville, Indiana. PAYSON This competitive show, open to craftsmen within a 200-mile radius of Evansville, was ART CENTER, INC. juried by Cecil B. Strawn. From 563 works BRINGS YOU... entered by 246 craftsmen, 208 objects were accepted from 136 exhibitors. The Museum Guild purchase award went to ]. Allan Hough, Bloomington, Illinois for his "White Passion Chalices," glass medium. Purchase awards in ceramics were given SUMMERSESSION •..A UASrER ¢orrER FROU to Dixie Clark, Terre Haute, Indiana for a ceramic sculpture; Donald E. Frith, MEXl[O '74 Champaign, Illinois for "Winged Pot"; SALT & VAPOR GLAZING Sylvia Hyman, Nashville, Tennessee for PORCELAIN & MULTIFIRING WRITE TO: P.O. Box 1578 "Reverie," porcelain; and to Michael Mei- Payson, Ariz. 85541 WOOD FIRED STONEWARE lahn, Bloomington, Illinois for "Purple CREATIVE MOLD & CASTING Goblet #2." Honorable mentions in ceramics went to Ted Camp, Dixie Clark, Mar~orie Levy, Karl Martz, John W. 1000 ISLANDS MUSEUM McNaughton, LeE Miley, and Claudia GLASSBLOWING d~ Reese. Honorable mentions for glass went CRAFT SCHOOLCLAYTON,,,,24 "'" to Dan Donovan and Linda Holder• June 10 - June 28 BATIK, EARLY AMERICAN DEC- Speaking about the exhibition, Strawn July 1 - July 19 ORATION, CHINA PAINTING, June 24 says in part. "The most successful works July 22 - Aug. 9 '~m=~---~.~ ENAMELING, LEATHER, PAINT- __Aug. 12 - Aug. 26 ING, PORTRAITURE, REVERSE fhru show a controlled mastery of vital sim- PAINTING ON GLASS, August 29. SKETCHING, SCULPTURE, plicity. In others the effort to say some- STAINED GLASS. WEAVING 1974 thing outstanding results in excessive use 2,,5 coun,ry Club A .... e, .l/~l AND WOODCARVING. of form and detail. Always one finds good .., .... Mon,.n. For further information write to: ideas hampered by problems of design or 59601 EMILY POST, Director 10 goadinet Street, Princeton, N.J. 08540 technique ..... I feel this is an excellent After May 1st to: group of objects representing both quality 1000 ISLANDS MUSEUM CRAFT SCHOOL and a variety of statements, and I salute CLAYTON, 1000 ISLANDS, N.Y. 13624 the Evansville Museum for creating this opportunity to both the artist and the public•" The exhibition remained on view through March 10. POTTERS' WHEELS We stock and sell the leading potters' wheels --LOCKERBIE, ROBERT BRENT, OSCAR PAUL, Send news, and photos, i] available, about SHIMPO-WEST, SPINNING TIGER ~ wheels "People--Places--Things" you think will to fit every need and budget. Send large stamped addressed envelope for brochures. be o/ceramic interest. We will be happy to CAPITAL CERAMICS, INC. Phone (801) consider them /or use in this column. Ad- 2174 South Main St. 466-6471 dress: CerarnActivities, Ceramics Monthly, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 466-6420 Box 4548, Columbus, Ohio 43212.

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