Mimi Stadler on thu 4 feb 99
Hi Tim-
I' ve known a boy in the summer camp where I run the pottery shop for the
last 5 years. He's 13 now. Due to a malignant brain tumor, now history thank
goodness, he has very limited use of his left arm, and no use of his left
hand. I wonder each year about how to challenge him. We work at the wheel
together, me opposite him, and it's not great but it's something. He made a
terrific dragon sculpture, funny and creative, this summer. Any suggestions
what I can do to keep the muse flowing for him? I know you've given the
subject much thought... he's more into sports than art, but is there a
technique that's better for one hand potting? TIA
Mimi Stadler
Hillside, NJ
Kathi LeSueur on fri 5 feb 99
In a message dated 2/4/99 7:46:07 AM, you wrote:
>I' ve known a boy in the summer camp where I run the pottery shop for the
>last 5 years. He's 13 now. Due to a malignant brain tumor, now history
thank
>goodness, he has very limited use of his left arm, and no use of his left
>hand. I wonder each year about how to challenge him.
For many years there was a potter on the midwest circuit doing art fairs named
Bill Nagengast. His left arm was shriveled and useless. He usually kept it in
his left hand in his pocket. He was a highly sucessful potter and his work was
in great demand. It can be done. He no longer makes pots and I haven't seen
him in about five years. But you might be able to find him by doing a search
on the internet. He was a wonderful and friendly guy. I'm sure that if you can
find him he'd be willing to help. Last I heard he was in the Chicago area.
Kathi LeSueur
Ann Arbor, MI
Joanne Van Bezooyen on fri 5 feb 99
This is not concerning technique (which is what you asked for) but I am suggesti
you take his interest in sports....collect newspaper or mag. photos of athletes
active poses for him to sculpt. Perhaps "All the poses possible with a ball in
hand". Teach him to use an armature? Work on body proportions...then work up t
face and head proportions
Joanne
Mimi Stadler wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hi Tim-
> I' ve known a boy in the summer camp where I run the pottery shop for
> last 5 years. He's 13 now. Due to a malignant brain tumor, now history thank
> goodness, he has very limited use of his left arm, and no use of his left
> hand. I wonder each year about how to challenge him. We work at the wheel
> together, me opposite him, and it's not great but it's something. He made a
> terrific dragon sculpture, funny and creative, this summer. Any suggestions
> what I can do to keep the muse flowing for him? I know you've given the
> subject much thought... he's more into sports than art, but is there a
> technique that's better for one hand potting? TIA
>
> Mimi Stadler
> Hillside, NJ
Chris Leake on fri 5 feb 99
Mimi Stadler wrote:
> ----------------------------Original
> message----------------------------
> Hi Tim-
> I' ve known a boy in the summer camp where I run the pottery
> shop for the
> last 5 years. He's 13 now. Due to a malignant brain tumor, now
> history thank
> goodness, he has very limited use of his left arm, and no use of his
> left
> hand. I wonder each year about how to challenge him. We work at the
> wheel
> together, me opposite him, and it's not great but it's something. He
> made a
> terrific dragon sculpture, funny and creative, this summer. Any
> suggestions
> what I can do to keep the muse flowing for him? I know you've given
> the
> subject much thought... he's more into sports than art, but is there
> a
> technique that's better for one hand potting? TIA
As teacher's assistant one year I had the opportunity to work with Toby,
a person in similar circumstance. Using a slab of clay Toby put it on a
bat and trimmed it round. By using coils of clay he built the sides.
Since Toby didn't continue, I didn't see the method progress, but maybe
this will give you a place to start.
Good Luck, Chris
>
>
> Mimi Stadler
> Hillside, NJ
Kate Smith on sun 7 feb 99
Hi Mimi,
I a couple of thoughts. I have heard of a one armed potter, was told he
throws with soft clay.
How is Tim's visual/spacial ability in light of R hemispheric injury? I
have learned alot
about the influence of right brain injury. Is he high verbal, but loses
things? If this fits and you want more info let me know.
Kate
Phil & Kate Smith
PotterSmiths'
White Bear Lake, MN
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