Kelly on fri 18 aug 00
Thanks to everybody who chimed in on my woodstove firing question.
Little people in the coals... In a few months I'll have some results
to report. Meanwhile, I'm going to try a mini paper kiln at my
parents' cottage, on the beach; I plan to have hotdogs and
marshmallows handy. One more question: Hot hot does salt have to be
to affect the surface of a pot? I was under the impression that salt
glazing took place at a temp much higher than pit firing could
acheive. By the way you can visit my little people at
http://pages.ivillage.com/misc/primalmommy/charms.html
Also: I'm going to southwest connecticut next weekend for a whirlwind
tour of the in-laws. Any suggestions for galleries, exhibitions or
other clay related stuff? In fact, anywhere on the turnpike between
ohio and CT would be useful! (can you tell I'm not in a huge rush to
see my in-laws?) Thanks again for everybody's input...
Kelly in Ohio (who once did a pit firing in such clay-rich soil that
i fired the sides and bottom of the pit as well; one big underground
ceramic cylinder for the archaeologists to scratch their heads over
some day.)
Diane G. Echlin on fri 18 aug 00
Hi Kelly, here are some not to be missed spots in my area of CT:
Weslyan Potters on Rte 17 in Middletown. School, gallery, nationally recognized
artists. Also, Guilford Handcrafts Center right off exit 58 from Rte 95 in
Guilford. School, Gallery, my little slice of heaven. Also in Guilford down town
is a gallery called Evergreen. She has a magnificent assortment of handcrafted
items, and ceramics comprises about 1/3 of her stock. Local potters and nationally
known ones. In New Haven go to Creative Arts Workshop on Audobon Street, The Wave
gallery on Whitney, and Raphaels on York Street. (I think, ask at Creative, they
will know)
Also, New Haven has some fine restaurants, so you should time your visit around
lunch or dinner!
Diane in Guilford, CT
Kelly wrote:
> Thanks to everybody who chimed in on my woodstove firing question.
> Little people in the coals... In a few months I'll have some results
> to report. Meanwhile, I'm going to try a mini paper kiln at my
> parents' cottage, on the beach; I plan to have hotdogs and
> marshmallows handy. One more question: Hot hot does salt have to be
> to affect the surface of a pot? I was under the impression that salt
> glazing took place at a temp much higher than pit firing could
> acheive. By the way you can visit my little people at
> http://pages.ivillage.com/misc/primalmommy/charms.html
>
> Also: I'm going to southwest connecticut next weekend for a whirlwind
> tour of the in-laws. Any suggestions for galleries, exhibitions or
> other clay related stuff? In fact, anywhere on the turnpike between
> ohio and CT would be useful! (can you tell I'm not in a huge rush to
> see my in-laws?) Thanks again for everybody's input...
>
> Kelly in Ohio (who once did a pit firing in such clay-rich soil that
> i fired the sides and bottom of the pit as well; one big underground
> ceramic cylinder for the archaeologists to scratch their heads over
> some day.)
>
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Scsclay@AOL.COM on fri 18 aug 00
Kelly,
I second Diane's suggestions (I'm formerly from that area, now in S.E. Ct.-
Stonington). I would also add Brookfield Craft Center, in Brookfield.
They have a show opening on Aug. 27 called "Women's World:A work in
Progress", mixed media including clay, as I remember reading. And of course
if you are in Fairfield County you are a short jaunt from NYC if you find you
need a day away!
Susan
ILENE MAHLER on sat 19 aug 00
Hi. Try Gilford Crafts Center and of cause Wesleyan Potter see the
studio which is great and the shop open Tues -Sat 11-5...Ilene in Conn
Kelly wrote:
>
> Thanks to everybody who chimed in on my woodstove firing question.
> Little people in the coals... In a few months I'll have some results
> to report. Meanwhile, I'm going to try a mini paper kiln at my
> parents' cottage, on the beach; I plan to have hotdogs and
> marshmallows handy. One more question: Hot hot does salt have to be
> to affect the surface of a pot? I was under the impression that salt
> glazing took place at a temp much higher than pit firing could
> acheive. By the way you can visit my little people at
> http://pages.ivillage.com/misc/primalmommy/charms.html
>
> Also: I'm going to southwest connecticut next weekend for a whirlwind
> tour of the in-laws. Any suggestions for galleries, exhibitions or
> other clay related stuff? In fact, anywhere on the turnpike between
> ohio and CT would be useful! (can you tell I'm not in a huge rush to
> see my in-laws?) Thanks again for everybody's input...
>
> Kelly in Ohio (who once did a pit firing in such clay-rich soil that
> i fired the sides and bottom of the pit as well; one big underground
> ceramic cylinder for the archaeologists to scratch their heads over
> some day.)
>
> ______________________________________________________________________________
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
> You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
> Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at melpots@pclink.com.
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