Eleanor on wed 16 jan 08
> James Bowen said:
> There is the Clayart room and all else is less important. That's one
> reason
> why I am sleeping on the floor in a room at the Omni.
and Barb Lord said:
> The Clayart room is amazing. Last year they had members bring pots
> for
> display and they also had mini-workshops (for want of a better term)
> in
> the Clayart room. They did photographing your pots, kiln
> maintenance, and
> others that I don't remember. But a great group of people with
> similar
> interest sharing with one another. It's a great experience.
Then why NCECA at all? Why not a Clayart Conference?
I am not a full-time potter, I sell only a little, I don't teach clay,
I order supplies and equipment online.................. I visit local
exhibitions and galleries, take an occasional workshop within
commuting distance and I belong to a local Craft Guild where I can
hobnob with other potters and craftspeople.
But clay is my life and Clayart is a daily necessity. If I don't get
my Clayart fix, I suffer withdrawal symptoms ;-)
I attended NCECA in Portland --my daughter lives there-- I met Kelly,
Steve, David and others; my greatest thrill was shaking hands with
mel. For me, the rest of the conference was like the Emperor: naked.
So I say again: Then why NCECA at all? Why not a Clayart Conference?
Eleanor Kohler
Centerport, NY
Patty Kaliher on wed 16 jan 08
Clay art is our comfort zone. NCECA can push us out of our comfort zone.
We need that push to grow.
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Eleanor
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:46 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: NCECA NCECA ?
> James Bowen said:
> There is the Clayart room and all else is less important. That's one
> reason
> why I am sleeping on the floor in a room at the Omni.
and Barb Lord said:
> The Clayart room is amazing. Last year they had members bring pots
> for
> display and they also had mini-workshops (for want of a better term)
> in
> the Clayart room. They did photographing your pots, kiln
> maintenance, and
> others that I don't remember. But a great group of people with
> similar
> interest sharing with one another. It's a great experience.
Then why NCECA at all? Why not a Clayart Conference?
I am not a full-time potter, I sell only a little, I don't teach clay,
I order supplies and equipment online.................. I visit local
exhibitions and galleries, take an occasional workshop within
commuting distance and I belong to a local Craft Guild where I can
hobnob with other potters and craftspeople.
But clay is my life and Clayart is a daily necessity. If I don't get
my Clayart fix, I suffer withdrawal symptoms ;-)
I attended NCECA in Portland --my daughter lives there-- I met Kelly,
Steve, David and others; my greatest thrill was shaking hands with
mel. For me, the rest of the conference was like the Emperor: naked.
So I say again: Then why NCECA at all? Why not a Clayart Conference?
Eleanor Kohler
Centerport, NY
____________________________________________________________________________
__
Clayart members may send postings to: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
You may look at the archives for the list, post messages, or change your
subscription settings here: http://www.acers.org/cic/clayart/
Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at
melpots2@visi.com
Chris Campbell on wed 16 jan 08
I am a big fan of the clayart room, but
that said ...
you a missing the whole deal if you are
not out getting your brain stretched and
your mind opened and your eyes
treated to a feast of pottery & education.
There are panels, presentations, films,
exhibits, walking tours, riding tours ...
more pottery exhibits than you can
absorb. See new artists, accomplished
pros and everything in between.
The clayart room is where you land
and share what you just saw/did and
get ideas for what to see and do next ...
Some things the room is not short of ...
it's opinions ... and FOOD...
and crazy potters too.
Chris Campbell - in North Carolina
Chris Campbell Pottery LLC
9417 Koupela Drive
Raleigh NC 27615-2233
Designs in Colored Porcelain
1-800-652-1008
Fax : 919-676-2062
website: www.ccpottery.com
wholesale : www.wholesalecrafts.com
William & Susan Schran User on thu 17 jan 08
On 1/16/08 9:45 AM, "Eleanor" wrote:
>> James Bowen said:
>
>> There is the Clayart room and all else is less important. That's one
>> reason
>> why I am sleeping on the floor in a room at the Omni.
> Then why NCECA at all? Why not a Clayart Conference?
>
Eleanor,
Well since I was the one to respond: Clayart, then NCECA, I must also
respond to your question by stating my first response was a bit
tongue-in-cheek.
Clayart is a bit like visiting with close family members nearly every day,
NCECA is like going to see the grandma once a year for a family reunion.
We get to share some time with family, but also meet some new "extended"
members of the clay family.
Met a guy from the conference at the airport on the way back home, also a
college teacher. We sat, had coffee, talked and both of us nearly missed our
flights.
There is much to see/do at each NCECA conference: presentations, exhibits
and all the vendors where you can touch & feel & see new products.
Doubt that Clayart would/could ever put together such a comprehensive clay
get together.
Then again, perhaps the next time Mel's away, we could all get together,
decide which weekend, and all show up on Mel's doorstep!?
I'm sure he'd love that idea!
--
William "Bill" Schran
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
Snail Scott on thu 17 jan 08
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:45:49 -0500
From: Eleanor
> Then why NCECA at all? Why not a Clayart Conference?
Lots of Clayart folks attend Potters Council conferences
all around the country. They are smaller than NCECA,
but give a chance to work up close with terrific presenters
on specific topics and methods. Friendly and relaxed!
Check out the upcoming schedule:
http://www.potterscouncil.org
Not the same thing as an all-Clayart conference, but close!
-Snail
| |
|
