James F on mon 3 nov 08
From: jsfreeman@hotmail.com
To: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
Date: Sat=2C 1 Nov 2008 11:23:20 +0000
At one of the galleries where I will be participating in a holiday exhibit=
ion=2C the gallery owner has conscripted me into doing an ongoing throwing =
demo in the actual gallery space throughout one of the show days=2C likely =
to save money by not having to hire a clown or magician. I am looking forwa=
rd to an experience at least as wonderful as when I did my one and only art=
fair=2C where I spent the day feeling like a sad puppy in the pet store wi=
ndow whose soulful eyes beg passersby to 'Pick me! Pick me!'. Actually=2C m=
ore like a sad=2C wet=2C cold puppy=2C as it was 40 degrees and rained all =
day=2C and our borrowed EZ-up was less than waterproof. But I digress.
Most of my work is now hand built=2C but my throwing skills are more than =
reasonable. I am able to throw most any form and any size I desire=2C but f=
ar less quickly and elegantly than you production throwers on the list. I t=
end toward large=2C bulbous forms with tiny feet and overly thin walls push=
ed very close to the point of collapse=2C and have been advised that all of=
these things are no-nos when doing a public demo. I have been told that to=
prevent possible embarrassment while doing a demo=2C one should throw wide=
r feet and thicker walls than normal=2C which sounds reasonable to me. I wa=
s wondering if any of you who have been in similar situations have any furt=
her advice? Some specific areas of concern are:
Do you talk about what you are doing even if no one asks=2C or do you sit =
quietly and work in the absence of questions?
Do you work when folks are milling about but no one is specifically watchi=
ng you=2C or only when someone is paying attention?
Do you stick with small=2C safe forms=2C or do you risk more exciting and =
showy forms such as huge multi-part jars or vases?
What tools did you fail to bring that you wished you had available?
Am I missing anything?
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. I am really looking forward (cou=
gh=2C choke=2C gag) to this experience=2C and have been practicing jumping =
through hoops and standing up on my hind legs.
All the best.
...Jo-Jo the Wonder Dog=2C whose normal modus operandi is to wear beige an=
d attempt to blend into the background
James Freeman
http://www.jamesfreemanstudio.com
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Dale Neese on mon 3 nov 08
James,
you need to get over your fear of the demo and just do it. Yes, I would
certainly trade communication with the audience so you will feel more
relaxed. Last week at the Clay Festival we all were required to demo for an
hour. I brought my own clay because usually clay right out of the box is
unsuitable for throwing thin or making any of the shapes with the thinness
you speak of. I lost a big bottle in which I threw the bulbous form, removed
it from the wheel by hand. Then made a long neck, removed it and replaced
the first form on the wheel head, re-centered it. Put the neck on, centered
it and pulled up to thin. I usually have a heat gun or propane torch to
"stiffen" up the clay so it's easier to work but forgot to put it in the
truck with my clay. I was doing fine until I blew into the form to expand it
and the thing collapsed with gasps from the audience. I joked with the
audience when someone asked if I could "save it". I said the neck needed
some "heat Viagra". I cut the form open to show the thinness of the walls
which to my surprise was very thin. So with the remaining time I made
another form not loosing a single person from the audience because of my
slip up. We are not perfect and I don't make excuses, things happen when you
least expect it.
I would let the audience ask the questions as far as what to talk about.
This will give you a pause for them to know you welcome and appreciate their
questions.
I'd work comfortably for a while and take a break away from the wheel to let
the audience come up and look closer at your thrown work. Some people just
have a fear of asking stupid questions.
Risk it all. Do forms that will even surprise you even if you loose a few.
Dale Tex
"across the alley from the Alamo"
Helotes, Texas USA
www.daleneese.com
Hollis on mon 3 nov 08
My first advice: Don't do it. Especially if you need to sell your pots
at the same time. The two activities are mutually exclusive. It's very
difficult to make change and run credit cards when your hands are
covered in slip. OK, realizing you've already committed and can't back
out, I'd say just make pots you're comfortable with. Most people know
next to nothing about the throwing process, so anything you make that
looks serviceable will satisfy people. When I did this on a porch at a
nearby farm during a holiday craft show, I made things that I knew I
could take home, dry and fire as part of my regular run of merchandise.
Teabowls, serving bowls, cylinders that would become mugs, vases,
whatever. People were always milling about, so I just kept making pots.
Temperatures were in the high 30s, so I kept the clay inside the
building and fetched a new ball whenever I needed it. Otherwise, the
clay was cold and way too stiff. You'll have a lot of parents showing
you off to their little kids. (Four-year-olds rarely buy pots, by the
way.) You may even have people like the guy Bill Van Gilder tells about
from when he was demonstrating at a craft fair years ago. The old guy
stared at Bill as he pulled up the walls of cylinder after cylinder.
Occasionally, he'd bend down and look under Bill's wheel. Finally, Bill
asked him why he looked so puzzled. The man pointed under the wheel and
asked, "Where is it coming from?" The way Bill pulled up the walls made
him think the clay was being fed up through the wheelhead.
Hollis Engley
Hatchville Pottery
E. Falmouth, Mass.
hatchvillepottery.blogspot.com
hatchvillepottery.com
On Nov 3, 2008, at 11:23 AM, James F wrote:
> From: jsfreeman@hotmail.com
> To: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
> Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
> Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 11:23:20 +0000
>
>
> At one of the galleries where I will be participating in a holiday
> exhibition, the gallery owner has conscripted me into doing an ongoing
> throwing demo in the actual gallery space throughout one of the show
> days, likely to save money by not having to hire a clown or magician.
> I am looking forward to an experience at least as wonderful as when I
> did my one and only art fair, where I spent the day feeling like a sad
> puppy in the pet store window whose soulful eyes beg passersby to
> 'Pick me! Pick me!'. Actually, more like a sad, wet, cold puppy, as it
> was 40 degrees and rained all day, and our borrowed EZ-up was less
> than waterproof. But I digress.
>
> Most of my work is now hand built, but my throwing skills are more
> than reasonable. I am able to throw most any form and any size I
> desire, but far less quickly and elegantly than you production
> throwers on the list. I tend toward large, bulbous forms with tiny
> feet and overly thin walls pushed very close to the point of collapse,
> and have been advised that all of these things are no-nos when doing a
> public demo. I have been told that to prevent possible embarrassment
> while doing a demo, one should throw wider feet and thicker walls than
> normal, which sounds reasonable to me. I was wondering if any of you
> who have been in similar situations have any further advice? Some
> specific areas of concern are:
>
> Do you talk about what you are doing even if no one asks, or do you
> sit quietly and work in the absence of questions?
>
> Do you work when folks are milling about but no one is specifically
> watching you, or only when someone is paying attention?
>
> Do you stick with small, safe forms, or do you risk more exciting and
> showy forms such as huge multi-part jars or vases?
>
> What tools did you fail to bring that you wished you had available?
>
> Am I missing anything?
>
> I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. I am really looking forward
> (cough, choke, gag) to this experience, and have been practicing
> jumping through hoops and standing up on my hind legs.
>
> All the best.
>
> ...Jo-Jo the Wonder Dog, whose normal modus operandi is to wear beige
> and attempt to blend into the background
>
> James Freeman
> http://www.jamesfreemanstudio.com
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfreemanstudio/
>
>
>
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Peggy Thompson on mon 3 nov 08
If throwing is not part of our present work, I am wondering why you do not
handbuild for the demo? I am not certain that throwing when you are not
presenting that aspect of contruction will cloud your future customer's view
of your proscess.
Now, if you were presenting thrown work in the show that would be another
thing or if ou were recruiting for throwing classes it is a fabulous tool.
What you are doing may benefit the sales of thrown work in the dallery but I
would handbuild if I were in your position.My2 c worth,lol.
On the other hand, to answer YOUR question-
Don't be nervous.Bring a covered container for water, another for spent clay
and if you want to take the pieces home a sturdy lidded set of boxes.I
wouldn't worry about a piece collapsing nor be ashamed, in fact I would
collapse my pieces on purpose for effect and it was something they reacted
to and was fun to see the reactions.A good apron and sveral large sponges
and a dropcloth,depending on where you have to work, might help.A light on
a stand may be an aid if lighting is not good for you.Extension cords and
gaffer's tape or duct tape to cover cords to pervent falls. A couple good
towels or handcloths to wipe up.A thermos and drink vessel that will not
smash may be nice.
Have fun, be happy and do not stress yourself out.But as mentioned I would
do my ''own thing'' rather than not be true to my statements I feel
represent my work.
Magaret in SC
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 11:23 AM, James F wrote:
> From: jsfreeman@hotmail.com
> To: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
> Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
> Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 11:23:20 +0000
>
>
> At one of the galleries where I will be participating in a holiday
> exhibition, the gallery owner has conscripted me into doing an ongoing
> throwing demo in the actual gallery space throughout one of the show days,
> likely to save money by not having to hire a clown or magician. I am looking
> forward to an experience at least as wonderful as when I did my one and only
> art fair, where I spent the day feeling like a sad puppy in the pet store
> window whose soulful eyes beg passersby to 'Pick me! Pick me!'. Actually,
> more like a sad, wet, cold puppy, as it was 40 degrees and rained all day,
> and our borrowed EZ-up was less than waterproof. But I digress.
>
> Most of my work is now hand built, but my throwing skills are more than
> reasonable. I am able to throw most any form and any size I desire, but far
> less quickly and elegantly than you production throwers on the list. I tend
> toward large, bulbous forms with tiny feet and overly thin walls pushed very
> close to the point of collapse, and have been advised that all of these
> things are no-nos when doing a public demo. I have been told that to prevent
> possible embarrassment while doing a demo, one should throw wider feet and
> thicker walls than normal, which sounds reasonable to me. I was wondering if
> any of you who have been in similar situations have any further advice? Some
> specific areas of concern are:
>
> Do you talk about what you are doing even if no one asks, or do you sit
> quietly and work in the absence of questions?
>
> Do you work when folks are milling about but no one is specifically
> watching you, or only when someone is paying attention?
>
> Do you stick with small, safe forms, or do you risk more exciting and
> showy forms such as huge multi-part jars or vases?
>
> What tools did you fail to bring that you wished you had available?
>
> Am I missing anything?
>
> I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. I am really looking forward
> (cough, choke, gag) to this experience, and have been practicing jumping
> through hoops and standing up on my hind legs.
>
> All the best.
>
> ...Jo-Jo the Wonder Dog, whose normal modus operandi is to wear beige and
> attempt to blend into the background
>
> James Freeman
> http://www.jamesfreemanstudio.com
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfreemanstudio/
>
>
>
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Dannon Rhudy on mon 3 nov 08
James Freeman said:
.... I have been told that to prevent possible embarrassment while doing a
demo, one should throw wider feet and thicker walls than normal,......
Now, first: relax. It's fun to do demos.
No kidding. Of course, eventually you'll
get tired/bored. But if there is a constantly
moving crowd, you can repeat a lot of
stuff - who'll know?
It never hurts to be a little cautious throwing for demo purposes,
unless the crowd is a bunch of potters. But it is up to
you. It will be a long day, and you will need a lot of
clay. Take enough. Easy to take home.
Definitely work whether there is a specific audience or not.
Sometimes the gallery won't have a soul there, and you can
rest then. If there's anyone ambling around, make something.
They'll pay attention if you're working.
Whether you stick with "safe" forms or not is your choice. You
might want to make mid size, rather than either very small or
very large. Really small- they can't see what you're doing. Really
big - might take longer than expected. Don't worry about
playing safe. Most won't have a clue, and will simply like
to watch the process. If a pot collapses - show them why.
Cut it in half, show them the thin spot. Or cut one anyway -
people are always startled that you'd "ruin" a good piece,
and they have no idea, until they look, how thick/thin the
walls are.
Talk if you have an audience, but don't chatter on when you're
unwatched....unless you enjoy your own voice. Then, why not?
Tools? Not a lot. They get in the way, get lost, etc. Just take
what you normally throw with: a sponge,
a couple of ribs, needle tool, wire. More than enough. Keep it
simple as you can. Do take more towels than you think you
need, because throwing anywhere but your studio is messier
and harder to keep tidy. Take some plastic bags for wet stuff,
used towels etc. You might take a list of things to throw, because
sometimes, with an audience, it's possible to ummm - forget
what you're doing.....not that I ever have, of course.
Doing a demo is like a little stage play. Just say to yourself
"showtime", and go on stage. You'll relax into it once you're
there. After all, YOU are the one who knows something
that the others don't. Let 'em learn something. It will be
fun.
If YOU were the audience, you'd watch the jugglers, no?
regards
Dannon Rhudy
Victoria E. Hamilton on mon 3 nov 08
James -
One of the things you missed is where to put the work you do when you take
it off the wheel.
I demo quite a bit - usually wait til there are folks watching. If there
are questions, I answer them as best I can - some of them are kinda stupid
and I gotta be careful not to make anyone feel stupid. If folks are
watching and there are no questions, I talk about what I am doing. If there
are children, I invite them to come closer, touch the clay. Their parents
are sometimes unsure about that but I do it anyway, reassuring them that
it's ok with me and that the clay won't stain their clothes. I always use a
white stoneware or porcelain when demonstrating.
I also have a few stories I tell if the situation is right.
Good luck and have fun.
Vicki Hamilton
Millennia Antica Pottery
Seattle, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of James F
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 8:23 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
From: jsfreeman@hotmail.com
To: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 11:23:20 +0000
At one of the galleries where I will be participating in a holiday
exhibition, the gallery owner has conscripted me into doing an ongoing
throwing demo in the actual gallery space throughout one of the show days,
likely to save money by not having to hire a clown or magician. I am looking
forward to an experience at least as wonderful as when I did my one and only
art fair, where I spent the day feeling like a sad puppy in the pet store
window whose soulful eyes beg passersby to 'Pick me! Pick me!'. Actually,
more like a sad, wet, cold puppy, as it was 40 degrees and rained all day,
and our borrowed EZ-up was less than waterproof. But I digress.
Most of my work is now hand built, but my throwing skills are more than
reasonable. I am able to throw most any form and any size I desire, but far
less quickly and elegantly than you production throwers on the list. I tend
toward large, bulbous forms with tiny feet and overly thin walls pushed very
close to the point of collapse, and have been advised that all of these
things are no-nos when doing a public demo. I have been told that to prevent
possible embarrassment while doing a demo, one should throw wider feet and
thicker walls than normal, which sounds reasonable to me. I was wondering if
any of you who have been in similar situations have any further advice? Some
specific areas of concern are:
Do you talk about what you are doing even if no one asks, or do you sit
quietly and work in the absence of questions?
Do you work when folks are milling about but no one is specifically
watching you, or only when someone is paying attention?
Do you stick with small, safe forms, or do you risk more exciting and showy
forms such as huge multi-part jars or vases?
What tools did you fail to bring that you wished you had available?
Am I missing anything?
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. I am really looking forward
(cough, choke, gag) to this experience, and have been practicing jumping
through hoops and standing up on my hind legs.
All the best.
...Jo-Jo the Wonder Dog, whose normal modus operandi is to wear beige and
attempt to blend into the background
James Freeman
http://www.jamesfreemanstudio.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfreemanstudio/
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Richard Walker on mon 3 nov 08
Just a couple of suggestion from one who has done this several times
successfully. Both you and the audience will have a lot more fun if you
engage those watching in conversation. They often want to know such
things as how you got into this business, what forms do you specialize
in, what is the hardest to] make, etc,? Throw what you are best at and
do not worry too much about impressing the audience with extra large
pieces, for they will most likely impressed with whatever you do, and if
something goes South, it goes South. Make light of it. We all make
mistakes. Throw when people are milling about. Chances are pretty good
you will catch somebodys eye and quickly you will be surrounded. Most
importantly put on a good smile and have fun yourself. If you are
having fun everybody around you will also and there will be a lot of
interaction. I have always enjoyed this experience. Guess that is why
I taught for 30+ years.
Good luck, Good throwing, and Enjoy.
Dick
On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 8:23 AM, James F wrote:
> From: jsfreeman@hotmail.com
> To: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
> Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
> Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 11:23:20 +0000
>
>
> At one of the galleries where I will be participating in a holiday
> exhibition, the gallery owner has conscripted me into doing an ongoing
> throwing demo in the actual gallery space throughout one of the show
> days, likely to save money by not having to hire a clown or magician.
> I am looking forward to an experience at least as wonderful as when I
> did my one and only art fair, where I spent the day feeling like a sad
> puppy in the pet store window whose soulful eyes beg passersby to
> 'Pick me! Pick me!'. Actually, more like a sad, wet, cold puppy, as it
> was 40 degrees and rained all day, and our borrowed EZ-up was less
> than waterproof. But I digress.
>
> Most of my work is now hand built, but my throwing skills are more
> than reasonable. I am able to throw most any form and any size I
> desire, but far less quickly and elegantly than you production
> throwers on the list. I tend toward large, bulbous forms with tiny
> feet and overly thin walls pushed very close to the point of collapse,
> and have been advised that all of these things are no-nos when doing a
> public demo. I have been told that to prevent possible embarrassment
> while doing a demo, one should throw wider feet and thicker walls than
> normal, which sounds reasonable to me. I was wondering if any of you
> who have been in similar situations have any further advice? Some
> specific areas of concern are:
>
> Do you talk about what you are doing even if no one asks, or do you
> sit quietly and work in the absence of questions?
>
> Do you work when folks are milling about but no one is specifically
> watching you, or only when someone is paying attention?
>
> Do you stick with small, safe forms, or do you risk more exciting and
> showy forms such as huge multi-part jars or vases?
>
> What tools did you fail to bring that you wished you had available?
>
> Am I missing anything?
>
> I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. I am really looking forward
> (cough, choke, gag) to this experience, and have been practicing
> jumping through hoops and standing up on my hind legs.
>
> All the best.
>
> ...Jo-Jo the Wonder Dog, whose normal modus operandi is to wear beige
> and attempt to blend into the background
>
> James Freeman
> http://www.jamesfreemanstudio.com
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfreemanstudio/
>
>
>
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Edouard Bastarache on mon 3 nov 08
James,
check out this, it may give you some ideas :
http://retrodemonstration.blogspot.com/
Gis la revido (A la revoyure)
Edouard Bastarache
Spertesperantisto
Sorel-Tracy
Quebec
Canada
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/30058682@N00/
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/smart2000/livres.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/potier/20321056/
http://myblogsmesblogs.blogspot.com/
William Perrine on tue 4 nov 08
Hi James, I think you will have fun and so will the audience.? There is something about clay and throwing that just fascinates people.? Years ago, I was hired to demo in front of a large womens' group at a "resort" type place. I wasn't given a lot of info on how it was going to happen and it made me a little nervous. ?I was told to just throw some pieces while a speaker was talking about "God is the potter and we are the clay" kind of thing. I knew there were going to be?a couple?hundred people there so I planned to throw a couple of large pieces so people could see. If you're like most of us potters, we enjoy throwing so much that I?quickly forgot about being nervous and got into the "zone".? I was making this large vase and I was just doing my thing and I guess everyone was so fascinated watching me that the speaker noticed too and started watching me too. All of a sudden, I realized how quiet it was and I heard the speaker say something about it is fascinating watching someone make pottery.... I said sorry am I going at the right speed or should I wait for you ?? We all laughed and she said keep right on going. It was a great time and everyone loved it and I realized as I'm sure you will, that just about anything you do will be alright. I've been an art teacher 29 years and everyone loves watching/ doing pottery anytime. Start with what you do best and go with the flow.? Good Luck. Hopefully this will encourage and relax you. There have been a lot of great posts on this and I just wanted to share one of my memories.? Bill? ?P.S. I am so glad I found this site, there?is the greatest bunch of people on here not to mention the wealth of information.
-----Original Message-----
From: James F
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Sent: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:23 am
Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
From: jsfreeman@hotmail.com
To: clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
Subject: Any thoughts on doing a throwing demo?
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 11:23:20 +0000
At one of the galleries where I will be participating in a holiday exhibition,
the gallery owner has conscripted me into doing an ongoing throwing demo in the
actual gallery space throughout one of the show days, likely to save money by
not having to hire a clown or magician. I am looking forward to an experience at
least as wonderful as when I did my one and only art fair, where I spent the day
feeling like a sad puppy in the pet store window whose soulful eyes beg
passersby to 'Pick me! Pick me!'. Actually, more like a sad, wet, cold puppy, as
it was 40 degrees and rained all day, and our borrowed EZ-up was less than
waterproof. But I digress.
Most of my work is now hand built, but my throwing skills are more than
reasonable. I am able to throw most any form and any size I desire, but far less
quickly and elegantly than you production throwers on the list. I tend toward
large, bulbous forms with tiny feet and overly thin walls pushed very close to
the point of collapse, and have been advised that all of these things are no-nos
when doing a public demo. I have been told that to prevent possible
embarrassment while doing a demo, one should throw wider feet and thicker walls
than normal, which sounds reasonable to me. I was wondering if any of you who
have been in similar situations have any further advice? Some specific areas of
concern are:
Do you talk about what you are doing even if no one asks, or do you sit quietly
and work in the absence of questions?
Do you work when folks are milling about but no one is specifically watching
you, or only when someone is paying attention?
Do you stick with small, safe forms, or do you risk more exciting and showy
forms such as huge multi-part jars or vases?
What tools did you fail to bring that you wished you had available?
Am I missing anything?
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. I am really looking forward (cough,
choke, gag) to this experience, and have been practicing jumping through hoops
and standing up on my hind legs.
All the best.
...Jo-Jo the Wonder Dog, whose normal modus operandi is to wear beige and
attempt to blend into the background
James Freeman
http://www.jamesfreemanstudio.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfreemanstudio/
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Des & Jan Howard on tue 4 nov 08
James
Demos outside the workshop are no longer done.
Tours & demos are frequent in our workshop activities.
If you stay the required 5 minutes in the showroom,
established by a dig timer after the initial meet &
greet, you will be offered a tour of the workshop.
Depending on feedback, ie. how much I enjoy your
company, the tour may take 10 mins or 2 hours.
Large groups are divided, I take one & Trev takes
t'other, Jan stands by the cash register.
Demos by moi are usually only done for organised coach
groups. Trevor is an audience tart & will demo for
anyone. We stick to under 1 kilo clay balls, throw
simple forms with thicker walls. I have an extensive
store of anecdotes & witty one-liners so I usually
banter & joke with the crowd. Trev bores the crap out
of them with a pedantic delivery of the finer points of
throwing.
The other production processes, clay making,
slabrolling, jiggering, extruding, pressing may be
shown but not usually demonstrated. If there are a few
kids of good behaviour Trev may extrude some coils &
put them to work.
Des
Hmmm...my orca suit needs drycleaning.
--
Des & Jan Howard
Lue Pottery
Lue NSW
Australia
2850
02 6373 6419
www.luepottery.hwy.com.au
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