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wood firing blog
Posted by patricia shone on 10 February 2010
I built a small wood firing kiln last year (1250 in 12 hours) and am trying to keep a blog of the firings. Anyone interested could take a look at www.skyewoodfire.blogspot.com
Anyone wanting to have a look at the real thing is more than welcome to visit, just give me a call for directions.
Patricia Shone |
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Ceramic Art Contest
Posted by Hannah McAndrew on 3 February 2010
I would like to invite you to attend the event "Arts and Crafts: a tribute to Deruta – an art contest of ideas expressed in Ceramics".
This project is promoted and financed from Region Umbria ,European Union, European social fund and the Italian Ministry of Labor.
The initiative has the aim and the desire to pay homage to the town of Deruta, in particular to the Art of Ceramics that characterizes it.
Targeting the creation of new synergies among Ceramists, the event is meant to be an opportunity for socialization and discussion, aimed to the realization of a collective art exhibition dedicated to the City of Deruta, that's always been in the world synonymous of Ceramics.
Application for admission to the contest is published on http://www.concorsoderuta.com/en/ or can be requested via email to concorsoderuta@gmail.com
The final exhibition will take place at the facilities made available by the Centro d'Arte e Cultura Torre Strozzi, (Parlesca, PG, italy) from May, 9th to June, 6th 2010.( http://www.torrestrozzi.it/ ).
(contest deadline: april 15th 2010)
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Potfest Scotland
Posted by Hannah McAndrew on 10 January 2010
29th to 31st May 2010 open 10am till 5pm.
New venue of Stirling Agricultural Centre, just 30minutes from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth at Junction 10 off the M9.
www.potfest.co.uk
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The Heritage Crafts Association seeks input from craftspeople
Posted by Hannah McAndrew on 28 December 2009
The Heritage Crafts Association’s aim is to support and promote heritage crafts as a fundamental part of our living heritage. Since the HCA website went live earlier this year, we have attracted hundreds of supporters all keen to help ensure a sustainable future for traditional heritage crafts.
Going into 2010, we are looking to consolidate this support, building upon our advocacy work with politicians and representatives of key agencies. In order to achieve this, we would like to complement the huge amount of anecdotal evidence we have gathered to date with a statistical analysis of our supporters’ opinions and experiences. To that effect we are asking as many traditional craftspeople as possible in the UK to fill in a simple survey.
The survey consists of ten questions and should take no longer than fifteen minutes to complete. To do so, please go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/6FNQF6L.
We would also be very grateful if you could forward this notice to as many of your craftspeople friends and colleagues as possible, and, if you work for a crafts organisation, to post it in your newsletters and email circulars.
Many thanks in advance for your continuing support.
Robin Wood, HCA Chair |
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Bowl Identification
Posted by Hannah McAndrew on 29 October 2009
I am emailing from the United States. I purchased a small bowl at an Estate Sale and I cannot read the entire name. Perhaps you could help me. The first letter is not readable but the rest of the stamp says " OSSAT POTTERY" "Scotland". I believe it was purchased in the early 1980's. I am just curious as to the complete name. Thank you. Pam Reynolds
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SPA Mentorship Scheme May 2009
Posted by anna Olson on 30 September 2009
The SPA has set up a scheme to enable SPA members, especially those new to the SPA or setting up new workshops, to benefit from the experience and expertise of more experienced members. The scheme is intended to help members develop specific projects or aspects of their work on a one-to-one basis with a mentor from the list of SPA members who have agreed to be mentors. This should not be seen as the same as asking for simple advice about a ceramic problem (such as a glaze or kiln problem) which can be dealt with via the SPA yahoo group or by contacting any SPA member likely to be able to help.
The Committee now has a list of experienced SPA members who have indicated that they would be willing to act as mentors, and have been asked to specify their particular areas of expertise. In order to be accepted onto the list they should have been a member of the SPA for at least five years and be able to show they have significant expertise in their chosen area. Experience of teaching or running a workshop is required. The SPA Committee reserves the right to approve all mentors.
Any SPA member looking to find free advice on a new project or for help with the development of their work can contact a member of the SPA Committee to ask for a list of mentors. Before approaching an SPA member on the mentor list members should look carefully at all the available information to ensure the potential mentor works in a compatible area of ceramics and is likely to be able to help. Distances and time involved should also be taken into account. The SPA member may then contact the possible mentor directly to discuss the idea.
The SPA’s role is simply to put members in touch with each other, and the Association will not be held in any way liable for any disputes that might arise nor would the Mentor be liable for any information given that subsequently was found to be incorrect. Further information can be obtained from the Chairman.
Fran Faulkes - chairman@scottishpotters.org
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Help needed - Identifying a maker's mark
Posted by anna Olson on 26 August 2009
I`m writing from Canada to see if there is a contact person that can help me identify the maker`s mark of a piece of pottery/ porcelain I have just acquired.
It says `Scotland ` on it and `Kirk` and the word `Kiln` is on it as well. Unfortunately there is a smudge through the mark that I can only make out part of it. Someone there knowledgeable may be able to decipher it. The internet is proving fairly useless as UK sites focus on England and little is found on Scotland. Any help would be very much appreciated.
The dish is a white pottery with a cream yellow glaze. It has a bagpiper and what looks like a Scotch thistle on it.
best regards, Brenda
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