Jeff Longtin on sat 31 may 03
Dear Ron,
Just have to say thank you. Thank you for being a "guru" with grace.
In the year, or so, that I have participated in Clayart I have yet to see you
speak in a way that demeans or belittles another. You are definitely a
shining star in the clay community!
I decided to become a potter at the age of fifteen, or so, because I thought
being a potter was not only about making useful objects but also about being a
certain kind of person. Kind, generous, open minded were traits I asscociated
with being a potter. Getting involved in the clay community, however, opened
my eyes to the reality of the situation. While I had the good fortune to work
with some truely great potters/great people over the years, in my travels,
however, I founds others who were not quite so.
It is a releif to know folks like you still exist in this thing we call the
"clay community".
Take care
Jeff Longtin
in sunny minneapolis
who just made a new mold, of a smaller version, of his teapot design, which
he's been "perfecting" over 20 years. who wonders why it takes so long to see
that which is right in front of us?
man-o-man!
Brenda Anderson on sat 31 may 03
I totally agree with Jeff on Ron's professional demeanor. I jumped into
Clayart full force with opinions and all. Shame on me. Claybuds as Joyce
described us aren't suppose to have opinions, I guess. I doubt that I
will change though. HA!
Anyway, Ron has answered several of my questions, I have bought his book,
and don't know the man but already respect him because of his professionism.
Good for you, Ron. Keep up the good work.
I have been on pottery for several years but was stagnated. I am now trying
crystalline glazing and am excited about moving on. Several potters from
all over the world have emailed personally and given me great ideas. I
really appreciate this. Thanks to all.
Brenda
Daughter of Clay
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Longtin"
To:
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: Rudeness on Clayart/Thank you Ron Roy
> Dear Ron,
> Just have to say thank you. Thank you for being a "guru" with grace.
> In the year, or so, that I have participated in Clayart I have yet to see
you
> speak in a way that demeans or belittles another. You are definitely a
> shining star in the clay community!
> I decided to become a potter at the age of fifteen, or so, because I
thought
> being a potter was not only about making useful objects but also about
being a
> certain kind of person. Kind, generous, open minded were traits I
asscociated
> with being a potter. Getting involved in the clay community, however,
opened
> my eyes to the reality of the situation. While I had the good fortune to
work
> with some truely great potters/great people over the years, in my travels,
> however, I founds others who were not quite so.
> It is a releif to know folks like you still exist in this thing we call
the
> "clay community".
>
> Take care
> Jeff Longtin
> in sunny minneapolis
> who just made a new mold, of a smaller version, of his teapot design,
which
> he's been "perfecting" over 20 years. who wonders why it takes so long to
see
> that which is right in front of us?
> man-o-man!
>
>
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Ron Roy on sun 1 jun 03
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for this - I thought it was the right time to speak up - while we
all still had the bad taste on our mouths.
Yes - potters are still people and we have our share of jerks - much less
than in some other communities. I made a choice many years ago - painter or
potter - now the painters as a group made me sick to my stomach.
RR
>Just have to say thank you. Thank you for being a "guru" with grace.
>In the year, or so, that I have participated in Clayart I have yet to see you
>speak in a way that demeans or belittles another. You are definitely a
>shining star in the clay community!
>I decided to become a potter at the age of fifteen, or so, because I thought
>being a potter was not only about making useful objects but also about being a
>certain kind of person. Kind, generous, open minded were traits I asscociated
>with being a potter. Getting involved in the clay community, however, opened
>my eyes to the reality of the situation. While I had the good fortune to work
>with some truely great potters/great people over the years, in my travels,
>however, I founds others who were not quite so.
>It is a releif to know folks like you still exist in this thing we call the
>"clay community".
>
>Take care
>Jeff Longtin
>in sunny minneapolis
>who just made a new mold, of a smaller version, of his teapot design, which
>he's been "perfecting" over 20 years. who wonders why it takes so long to see
>that which is right in front of us?
>man-o-man!
>
>______________________________________________________________________________
>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.
Ron Roy
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