chris cox on sat 9 feb 02
In message <009201c1ae7c$c8dba4a0$fac30340@0018015993>, L. P. Skeen
writes
>OOHOOH!!!! Hand waving!!! Lemme know if somebody figures this one out.! I
>wanna participate if possible.
>
>L
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Sandy Miller"
>To:
>Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 9:35 AM
>Subject: Studio swap/B&B
>
>
>All this talk about a B&B list got me thinking. What about studio swapping
>for a week, a month, a year? I am in a working studio with 6 other potters
>and we have talked about this but not sure how to go about finding out
>information. It would also be great fun to have another potter come into
>the studio, would really change the dynamics of the studio. Anybody done
>this?
>Sandy Miller
A week is too short.
In 2000 we did a studio share in Japan for a month and found it
brilliant but quite hectic. The idea was to work then have an
exhibition. Trouble was, new clay, new glazes, new firing technique and
no time to experiment.
We made large pieces on day one, then progressively smaller in regard of
drying time, biscuit fired, glazed and filled the kiln with a glaze
firing three days before the proposed exhibition then went site seeing.
We got back to unpack the kiln two days later to find there had been an
earthquake while we were away. Sure enough some of the pieces had fallen
over and stuck to each other. The next day was spent grinding and re-
firing with the work coming out of the kiln and into the exhibition
space still hot as people began to arrive.
The work was well received and looking back it was the most exciting
experience. However we were mentally exhausted when we returned to the
UK and needed a holiday.
Last year we returned the favour when our host and his son came to use
our studio for a month. At the end, they, along with another six
Japanese potters exhibited their work at Potfest.
Sharing studios is excellent but be prepared for unexpected problems. As
hosts we found it almost impossible to do any meaningful work of our
own. We wanted to work side by side but also to watch each other at the
same time. Everything we both take for granted is new to the other.
Of course the idea of the exhibitions was to offset travel costs, which
worked very well, both of us going home in profit. However I would
suggest that anyone living within driving distance would be better
transporting work and enjoying the studio sharing for the " crack ",
[Cumbrian for banter].
If you like the idea of sharing studios my best advice is just to do it.
Don't let the potential problems put you off. But a strong word of
warning. Remember you are a guest, expect nothing as a right, treat
everything with respect and be aware of your host's problems. The object
of the exercise is to make a lifelong friend and it works if you both
enjoy the experience.
--
chris & geoff cox
http://www.potfest.co.uk
Lee Love on sat 9 feb 02
I'm a long way from being able to do this. But I hope to work some type of
arrangement out in the future. My "ideal" is to live part of the year in
Japan and part in Minnesota.
--
Lee In Mashiko, Japan Ikiru@kami.com
"We can only wait here, where we are in the world, obedient to its processes,
patient in its taking away, faithful to its returns. And as much as we may
know, and all that we deserve of earthly paradise will come to us."
Wendell Berry , Full Quote: http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~ikiru/berry.html
Julie Milazzo on sat 9 feb 02
I here you! I just bought a place that will be
home/gallery/studio, and only lament the lack of
freedom to wander and travel. The studio swap sounds
perfect! What could be better than traveling, potting,
and meeting other potters? This truly has potential,
but I like the idea of making it more relaxed, and not
so much of a cram session with the goal of having a
show at the end of the week. Maybe two weeks... Jules
--- chris cox wrote:
> In message
> <009201c1ae7c$c8dba4a0$fac30340@0018015993>, L. P.
> Skeen
> writes
> >OOHOOH!!!! Hand waving!!! Lemme know if somebody
> figures this one out.! I
> >wanna participate if possible.
> >
> >L
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Sandy Miller"
> >To:
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 9:35 AM
> >Subject: Studio swap/B&B
> >
> >
> >All this talk about a B&B list got me thinking.
> What about studio swapping
> >for a week, a month, a year? I am in a working
> studio with 6 other potters
> >and we have talked about this but not sure how to
> go about finding out
> >information. It would also be great fun to have
> another potter come into
> >the studio, would really change the dynamics of the
> studio. Anybody done
> >this?
> >Sandy Miller
>
> A week is too short.
> In 2000 we did a studio share in Japan for a month
> and found it
> brilliant but quite hectic. The idea was to work
> then have an
> exhibition. Trouble was, new clay, new glazes, new
> firing technique and
> no time to experiment.
> We made large pieces on day one, then progressively
> smaller in regard of
> drying time, biscuit fired, glazed and filled the
> kiln with a glaze
> firing three days before the proposed exhibition
> then went site seeing.
> We got back to unpack the kiln two days later to
> find there had been an
> earthquake while we were away. Sure enough some of
> the pieces had fallen
> over and stuck to each other. The next day was spent
> grinding and re-
> firing with the work coming out of the kiln and into
> the exhibition
> space still hot as people began to arrive.
> The work was well received and looking back it was
> the most exciting
> experience. However we were mentally exhausted when
> we returned to the
> UK and needed a holiday.
> Last year we returned the favour when our host and
> his son came to use
> our studio for a month. At the end, they, along with
> another six
> Japanese potters exhibited their work at Potfest.
> Sharing studios is excellent but be prepared for
> unexpected problems. As
> hosts we found it almost impossible to do any
> meaningful work of our
> own. We wanted to work side by side but also to
> watch each other at the
> same time. Everything we both take for granted is
> new to the other.
> Of course the idea of the exhibitions was to offset
> travel costs, which
> worked very well, both of us going home in profit.
> However I would
> suggest that anyone living within driving distance
> would be better
> transporting work and enjoying the studio sharing
> for the " crack ",
> [Cumbrian for banter].
>
> If you like the idea of sharing studios my best
> advice is just to do it.
> Don't let the potential problems put you off. But a
> strong word of
> warning. Remember you are a guest, expect nothing as
> a right, treat
> everything with respect and be aware of your host's
> problems. The object
> of the exercise is to make a lifelong friend and it
> works if you both
> enjoy the experience.
> --
> chris & geoff cox
> http://www.potfest.co.uk
>
>
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