Rachel and Eric on mon 11 jan 99
Dear potters. It is still rather warm in Oaxaca. At least the banana and
avacado trees haven't suffered frost nip yet. And there is one fine opening
left in the Five Village Study Tour. Please read on to see if this might be
just the way for you to thaw your hands this winter. (the clay is nice and
warm here)
FIVE VILLAGES STUDY TOUR FEB 8-13 1999
An in-field overview of traditional, Southern Mexican, indigenous pottery
and introduction to the master trade potters of the territory. A variety of
currently practiced, pre-Colombian potting methods will be observed with a
special focus on distinctive low-firing methods and non-glaze surface
decoration. This will be backed by an introduction to master potters working
within a continuous and ancient tradition of functional pottery. The history
of Southern Mexican pottery and cultures will also be examined in order to
place the pottery within its historical framework. There will also be
discussions about the place of these potters and pottery in modern society.
Through a study of the wheelless hand forming techniques we will see some
of the possibilities that can be achieved with an absolute simplicity if
tools and a high level of practiced skill. Additionally we will see the
variety of glazeless finishes that can be had through such techniques as
burnishing, slipping, scraping and vegitable staining.
The firings present an interesting and ancient alternative to more familiar
methods. Of interest are again the simplicity of equipment necessary as well
as the quickness of the firing and the wild effects of the process on the
overall finish of the pot.
Both the pottery and potters exist in a living tradition that brings to
life the roots of pottery in general: pottery that is made for the most
necessary of functions and that serves the local community. Through
experiencing this we can gain perspective and deeper understanding of our
own relationship with clay.
The Five Villages Study Tour is based out of Oaxaca, Mexico and is
six days in duration. The trip cost is $540. This includes hotel, most meal
and museum fees. Our groups are limited to six participants to maximize the
quality of the trip.
FEB.8-13 1999
Please e-mail for further details
Rachel Werling
and/or
Eric Mindling
Manos de Oaxaca
AP 1452
Oaxaca, Oax.
CP 68000
M E X I C O
http://www.foothill.net/~mindling
fax 011 52 (952) 1-4186
email: rayeric@antequera.com
Rachel and Eric on tue 19 jan 99
Dear potters. It is still rather warm in Oaxaca. At least the banana and
avacado trees haven't suffered frost nip yet. And there is one fine opening
left in the Five Village Study Tour. Please read on to see if this might be
just the way for you to thaw your hands this winter. (the clay is nice and
warm here)
FIVE VILLAGES STUDY TOUR FEB 8-13 1999
An in-field overview of traditional, Southern Mexican, indigenous pottery
and introduction to the master trade potters of the territory. A variety of
currently practiced, pre-Colombian potting methods will be observed with a
special focus on distinctive low-firing methods and non-glaze surface
decoration. This will be backed by an introduction to master potters working
within a continuous and ancient tradition of functional pottery. The history
of Southern Mexican pottery and cultures will also be examined in order to
place the pottery within its historical framework. There will also be
discussions about the place of these potters and pottery in modern society.
Through a study of the wheelless hand forming techniques we will see some
of the possibilities that can be achieved with an absolute simplicity if
tools and a high level of practiced skill. Additionally we will see the
variety of glazeless finishes that can be had through such techniques as
burnishing, slipping, scraping and vegitable staining.
The firings present an interesting and ancient alternative to more familiar
methods. Of interest are again the simplicity of equipment necessary as well
as the quickness of the firing and the wild effects of the process on the
overall finish of the pot.
Both the pottery and potters exist in a living tradition that brings to
life the roots of pottery in general: pottery that is made for the most
necessary of functions and that serves the local community. Through
experiencing this we can gain perspective and deeper understanding of our
own relationship with clay.
The Five Villages Study Tour is based out of Oaxaca, Mexico and is
six days in duration. The trip cost is $540. This includes hotel, most meal
and museum fees. Our groups are limited to six participants to maximize the
quality of the trip.
FEB.8-13 1999
Please e-mail for further details
Rachel Werling
and/or
Eric Mindling
Manos de Oaxaca
AP 1452
Oaxaca, Oax.
CP 68000
M E X I C O
http://www.foothill.net/~mindling
fax 011 52 (952) 1-4186
email: rayeric@antequera.com
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