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CERAMICS MONTHLY CERAMICS MONTHLY focus MONTHLY atmospheric fi ring December 2006 $7.50 (Can$9, h 6.50) www.ceramicsmonthly.org 6.50) www.ceramicsmonthly.org Kathy Venter’s Immersion Series focus atmospheric fi ring DECEMBER 2006 $7.50 (Can$9, E6.50) www.ceramicsmonthly.org Dec_06_FC.indd 2 11/10/06 10:49:08 AM Dec_06_Covers.indd 2 11/9/06 3:01:00 PM C eramics M onthl y December 2006 1 Dec_06_001_009.indd 1 11/9/06 3:09:18 PM MONTHLY E d itorial [email protected] telephone: (614) 895-4213 fax: (614) 891-8960 ed itor Sherman Hall associate ed itor Jennifer Poellot ed itorial assistant Brandy Agnew technical ed itor Dave Finkelnburg pu b l isher Charles Spahr ed itorial interns Holly Gosselin, Erin Pfeifer A d v ertising/ C l assifi ed s [email protected] (614) 794-5809 fax: (614) 891-8960 classifi[email protected] (614) 794-5866 ad v ertising manager Steve Hecker ad v ertising serv ices Debbie Plummer S u b scriptions/ C ircu l ation customer service: (800) 342-3594 [email protected] D esign/ P rod u ction prod u ction ed itor Cynthia Conklin d esign Paula John Editorial and advertising offices 735 Ceramic Place, Suite 100 Westerville, Ohio 43081 USA E d itorial A d v isory B oard Linda Arbuckle; Professor, Ceramics, Univ. of Florida Tom Coleman; Studio Potter, Nevada Dick Lehman; Studio Potter, Indiana Meira Mathison; Director, Metchosin Art School, Canada Don Pilcher; Potter and Author, Illinois Bernard Pucker; Director, Pucker Gallery, Boston Phil Rogers; Potter and Author, Wales Jan Schachter; Potter, California Mark Shapiro; Worthington, Massachusetts Susan York; Santa Fe, New Mexico Ceramics Monthly (ISSN 0009-0328) is published monthly, except July and September, by The American Ceramic So- ciety, 735 Ceramic Pl., Suite 100, Westerville, Ohio 43081; www.ceramics.org. 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PO Box 1898, 8 Creek Parkway, Boothwyn PA 19061 PHONE: 610.485.1789 or TOLL FREE: 877.468.5456 FAX: 610.485.4665 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.hotkilns.com C eramics M onthl y December 2006 4 Dec_06_001_009.indd 4 11/9/06 3:12:47 PM DECEMBER 2006 / Volume 54 Number 10 MONTHLY focus atmospheric fi ring 34 Soda, Clay and Fire by Gail Nichols After years of research, one of the foremost practitioners of soda glazing shares her expertise in a new book. Here, we present a sneak peak as part of this issue’s focus on atmospheric fi ring effects. recipes Slip and Soda Introduction Mix 38 Why Wood? What is the value of fi ring with wood in this day and age? W ho better to answer this question than the presenters of “20 + 1 Y ears of the Tozan Ki lns,” the r ecent international wood-fi re conference held at Northern Arizona University? Thei r responses and their work are shared in this focus article. features 44 The Immersion Series by Kathy Venter A trip to the local swimming pool with an underwater camera leads to a compelling new body of work. 48 Looking at Schulman by Don Pilcher A former student shares insights into the artistic motivations and philosophies of a legendary teacher. 51 Opened Earth by Eric Serritella During a residency in Taiwan, an artist develops an appreciation for organic pots that celebrate the natural beauty of clay. monthly methods The Look of Parched Ear th 34 54 Brother Thomas A Long and Winding Road to Artistic Success by Richard Busch cover : “Immersion Series” sculptures, to approx. 6 ft. (1.8 m) in height, handbuilt terra cotta with polychrome layers of Hydro-Stone and engobes, by Kathy Venter, Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada; page 44. 38 51 54 Photos by David Borrowman. C eramics M onthl y December 2006 5 Dec_06_001_009.indd 5 11/9/06 3:13:02 PM departments 10 letters from readers 18 answers from the CM technical staff 20 suggestions from readers 20 Tip of the Month: Sphere Perfection 22 upfront reviews, news and exhibitions 32 click and collect pay a virtual visit to the galleries in this issue 60 call for entries 60 International Ex hibitions 60 United States Ex hibitions 62 Regional Ex hibitions 62 Fairs and Festivals 66 new books 72 calendar 72 Conferences 72 Solo Ex hibitions 72 G roup Ceramics Ex hibitions 76 Ceramics in Multimedia Ex hibitions 77 Fairs, Festivals and Sales 78 Workshops 82 International Ev ents 86 classified advertising 87 index to advertisers 88 comment On the Tail of a Dragon by Sebastian Blackie online www.ceramicsmonthly.org 22XX current features, expanded features, archive articles, calendar, call for entries and classifi eds expanded features Why Wood? See more work and read the full interviews of the presenters at the “20+ 1 Y ears of the Tozan Ki lns” International Wood-Fire Conference. new online exclusive features China: A New Frontier for Western Artists by Dorian Beaulieu Abhay Pandit: Seascapes by Brinda Gill special listings G allery G uide Where to see ceramics in the U.S. and abroad Residencies and Fellowships Full listing of professional-development opportunities 24 32 C eramics M onthl y December 2006 6 Dec_06_001_009.indd 6 11/10/06 2:06:39 PM C eramics M onthl y December 2006 7 Dec_06_001_009.indd 7 11/9/06 3:14:18 PM C eramics M onthl y December 2006 8 Dec_06_001_009.indd 8 11/9/06 3:14:37 PM C eramics M onthl y December 2006 9 Dec_06_001_009.indd 9 11/10/06 11:30:18 AM l etters C M as G al l ery the reputation of this “gallery” has been and gluttony, even pleasure thereof, an An effort has been made recently by seriously compromised by some of the eroding force of nature? The fi rst reac- this publication to provide articles “curatorial” decisions being made. tion I had upon viewing the cover of about a certain “focus.” I understand This letter will include no threat the October issue was, “Oh my god, it is not the intention of CM to devote to revoke my subscription. On the chocolate. Give me. Mmmm.” Not a the entirety of the copy in each issue to contrary, I want to continue to encour- critique for the textbooks, but sincere. explore this focus. However, this reader age the readers of this publication to Constance J. Gates, Edgerton MO feels there has been an inadequate ex- challenge the staff of CM to raise the ploration of these stated focuses, espe- bar, delve beyond the surface of each A rtists and H eroes cially true for November’s issue, with month’s focus and improve the quality I have been a ceramics artist for 38 education as the focus. The amount of the artists in its “gallery.” years and have read Ceramics Monthly and quality of material being offered Benjamin J. Edwards, Fayetteville, AR for my entire career. Many times, I do by this publication on the focus does not agree with or even like some of the not account for even the smallest frac- W hat D o Y ou T hink ? articles, but I usually respect your edito- tion of what could be offered to the Let us know what you think the focus of rial judgment.