karen gringhuis on tue 25 nov 03
Just a reminder that Cushing's HANDBOOK is READILY
AVAILABLE directly from Cushing if you simply send a
check for $24 (which incl.domestic shipping) to:
Elsie Cushing R R 1 Box 236 1497 Waterwells Rd
Alfred Station NY 14803
If you want a BRIEF run down of what it includes and
why people like Tig & I are so enthusiastic, check the
ClayArt archive or write me back off list.
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Karen Gringhuis
KG Pottery
Box 607 Alfred NY 14802
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Tig Dupre on wed 26 nov 03
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Karen Gringuis wrote:
If you want a BRIEF run down of what it includes and
why people like Tig & I are so enthusiastic, check the
ClayArt archive or write me back off list.
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Let me add to Karen's comment... If I were a full-time teacher at any institution of higher learning, and I wanted my students to have a GOOD, comprehensive text from which to work, I'd try to get a license to print Professor Cushing's Handbook. In his many decades of teaching, Val has advanced the knowledge base of the pottery world by infinite measures. I envy Karen for having had the opportunity to work with him.
I had the extremely good fortune to meet Val more than thirty years ago, when he came to my university for a workshop. I was hypnotized by the ease with which he did things, by the depth of his knowledge, and with his generosity in sharing his knowledge with us.
And, just a few months ago, I again had the great fortune to see him again, at the Cub Creek Pottery workshop in Virginia. I got him to autograph my copy of his HANDBOOK, talked with him, and wished for the umpteenth time that I could be a lab assistant in his studio.
If you ever have a chance to attend one of his workshops, borrow the money if you have to, but GET THERE! Take a camera, take a tape recorder, take notes. Learn.
Recycle all your beer cans, make more pots, mow lawns, wash cars, sell muffins, but get the money and buy a copy of Val Cushing's HANDBOOK. I rate it up there with "A Potter's Book," by Bernard Leach.
There are many good books and most available. The point is to get them, borrow them, share them, but READ them and practice, practice, practice.
DISCLAIMER: By the way, I get no profits, no royalties, no kickback, and no credit for plugging Professor Cushing's book. I just have the greatest of respect and admiration for the man and his life's work.
Happy holidays to all,
Tig
in Port Orchard, WA
scott lykens on wed 17 dec 03
Also a day late on this one.
Last time i wanted a copy it was $8 in person or $25 over the phone via the
alfred student book store. was a few years ago.
ought to be a dozen on the used amazon. people occasionnally will there
studio stuff to a relative thats not a potter. Actually how i got 90% of my
equipment and 30 of my books.
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>Karen Gringuis wrote:
>
>If you want a BRIEF run down of what it includes and
>why people like Tig & I are so enthusiastic, check the
>ClayArt archive or write me back off list.
>---------------------------<>-----------------------------
>
>Let me add to Karen's comment... If I were a full-time teacher at any
>institution of higher learning, and I wanted my students to have a GOOD,
>comprehensive text from which to work, I'd try to get a license to print
>Professor Cushing's Handbook. In his many decades of teaching, Val has
>advanced the knowledge base of the pottery world by infinite measures. I
>envy Karen for having had the opportunity to work with him.
>
>I had the extremely good fortune to meet Val more than thirty years ago,
>when he came to my university for a workshop. I was hypnotized by the ease
>with which he did things, by the depth of his knowledge, and with his
>generosity in sharing his knowledge with us.
>
>And, just a few months ago, I again had the great fortune to see him again,
>at the Cub Creek Pottery workshop in Virginia. I got him to autograph my
>copy of his HANDBOOK, talked with him, and wished for the umpteenth time
>that I could be a lab assistant in his studio.
>
>If you ever have a chance to attend one of his workshops, borrow the money
>if you have to, but GET THERE! Take a camera, take a tape recorder, take
>notes. Learn.
>Recycle all your beer cans, make more pots, mow lawns, wash cars, sell
>muffins, but get the money and buy a copy of Val Cushing's HANDBOOK. I
>rate it up there with "A Potter's Book," by Bernard Leach.
>
>There are many good books and most available. The point is to get them,
>borrow them, share them, but READ them and practice, practice, practice.
>
>DISCLAIMER: By the way, I get no profits, no royalties, no kickback, and no
>credit for plugging Professor Cushing's book. I just have the greatest of
>respect and admiration for the man and his life's work.
>
>Happy holidays to all,
>
>Tig
>in Port Orchard, WA
>
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