karen terpstra on thu 26 jun 03
THANK YOU LA CROSSE PRESENTERS AND ATTENDEES
We've had some time to recover and reflect on the huge success of the
Potters Council Workshop on Firing Practices, held June 12-15, 2003 at
the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, and thought it appropriate to
share some feedback and our appreciation for all who participated.
The evaluation forms clearly show that we had a home run--on a scale of
1-5 (with 5 being the highest) attendees rated the quality of the
program a 4.8. That is a direct reflection on the generosity,
professionalism and enthusiasm of the presenters to whom we owe a great
deal. These 12 people donated their time and paid their own expenses to
be there to share their knowledge. We can't say thank you enough,
because without you, the La Crosse workshop would not have happened.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
And to the attendees . . . what a wonderful group of caring and sharing
people. Some of the most pleasant surprises of the weekend were the
small groups that gathered here and there to help and learn from each
other. Having the opportunity to spend time with others who share a
common interest is what Potters Council is all about. And to see this
"association" occur with such ease was extremely gratifying. Again,
without these special contributions, our success would not have been so
great.
There is another group who deserves kudos--the behind the scenes crews.
The East Creek anagama crew form Oregon. Especially Cindy and Brittney
Hoskisson who very ably kept those firing crews in line and the wood
kiln stoked. Some long and hot days for them, but they did their duty
with poise and grace. And, a big thank you those of you who helped with
all of the firings-wood, salt and raku.
Paula Bockenfeld, Katie MacDonald, Jon Lee, Marty Schwem and Joyce
Diveley (UW-LAX students) were a huge help everywhere--from setting up
the gallery show to helping in registration to assisting during breakout
sessions. We would have been running around like chickens had they not
been there to help out. And even with all that to do, Jon took lots of
slides and did presenter interviews for an upcoming article recapping
the Workshop. Look for that soon in Potters Pages and Ceramics Monthly.
In closing, let us just say we had a great time, and the experience as
organizers was rewarding. We are already talking and beginning to
formulate the next workshop. While Karen might not lead, she will be a
counselor to the next lucky potter who steps up to the plate to lead.
Stay tuned for more details later this summer!
Thanks to all who were there . . .
Chris and Karen
Christine Schnitzer
Meetings & Expositions
The American Ceramic Society
PO Box 6136
Westerville OH 43086-6136
Phone: 614-794-5819
FAX: 614-794-5892
cschnitzer@acers.org
www.ceramics.org
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