Janet Kaiser on mon 26 jan 04
Welcome to Clayart, Nagy! That sounds a very Hungarian name? And
you have worked in Zimbabwe? What an exotic potter you sound!
LOL!
I am sure you will receive as much support as we can offer
individually and collectively, but it may be slightly limited by
you being the only one in Egypt at this time! Either Ababi in
Israel or Carol in Dubai is your nearest "neighbour".
I am afraid that Egypt is a very large hole in my "contemporary
ceramics map". There was a mail from a clay company in Egypt
some time ago, which I am afraid I did not keep. However, I
gathered that there are some exciting clay and mineral reserves
being exploited, which maybe you will know about and be able to
tell us more? Indeed... Please do tell the list more about your
work and how you work. The clay you use. What temperatures do you
fire at? What is the "local scene". What is an international
"penally"? I am afraid I do not understand that word.
Looking forward to hearing more
Janet Kaiser -- in Wales, UK who could do with some Egyptian
sunshine and warmth!
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Jonathan Kirkendall on mon 26 jan 04
Nagy,
Welcome! The son of American parents, I grew up in Beirut, and have
been to Cairo several times. I now live in Washington DC (and listen
to Samira Said when I throw pots!).
Wonderful to have your voice and experiences added to Clayart.
Ahlan!
Jonathan in DC
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nagy on mon 26 jan 04
hi all,
I'm nagy from Egypt and I've joint the CLAYART after I really benefited
a lot from it, I'm starting a new ceramic studio and you might
understand the difference and the complications of this when I explain
the difficulties finding guidance and materials with the limitations of
being in a 3rd world country, well no complains though, we have lots of
good ceramic makers also we have an international penally will be held
in April this year.
I am only trying to have some support from I don't know who, by the way
I used to be an art lecturer for ten yrs in a teachers' college in
Zimbabwe now I'm a graphic designer (now you know what I meant by being
in Egypt that you need to earn your living anyway to be able to
experiment and enjoy the individual unique results you can get playing
around with millions of variations in ceramics.
Just trying to introduce myself to a new world. In short all is welcome
for further contacts.
nagy
Arnold Howard on mon 26 jan 04
If Clayart members ever get a chance, visit Cairo, Egypt. The Egyptian
pyramids are the most awesome man-made structures you will ever seen.
Arnold Howard
From: "nagy"
> I'm nagy from Egypt and I've joint the CLAYART
Elly Dotseth on mon 26 jan 04
Hi Nagy! Welcome! I only recently joined CLAYART myself. My name is Elly. I
live in San Diego,California, USA. I can imagine how difficult it must be
to get information in a "third world" country. But pottery has been made
throughout the ages, so we know it can be done anywhere there is clay and
fire! I visited Greece a few years ago and had the pleasure of making a
pot in the studio of a commercial Greek pottery. I was surprised to find
that the potter's wheel had the potter sitting facing to the side of the
wheel, causing the potter to have to turn his body sideways to throw a pot.
I asked the master potter there if he had problems with his back, and he
said "Of Course!" I mentioned he might want to change his position relative
to the wheel, but he said that was the way it was done there. Sometimes
things change slowly in other places! I also met the family of a
professional potter in the Czech Republic. He complained to his sister that
he has such a problem with the slip splattering while he throws. It seems
that there, nobody has splash pans! I sent him an advertisement from a
magazine with a picture of one so that he could make his own. I wonder if
he did...
What is an "International penaly?" --Elly
william schran on mon 26 jan 04
nagy wrote:>Just trying to introduce myself to a new world. In short
all is welcome
for further contacts.<
Welcome to a wonderful group of caring folks from around the world.
I'm certain you will find someone on this discussion list to help out
with any questions you might have.
Be sure to read through the archives for answers to many questions
that have already been asked.
Bill
logan johnson on mon 26 jan 04
Hi Nagy!
Welcome to Clayart!!! From what little I do know Egypt has a wonderful history in ceramics. It may be a typo or I just may be a bit uneducated but, what the heck is
a "international penaly"? Anyway, glad you're with us. Looking foward to reading your posts ! Good luck getting started !!
nagy wrote:
hi all,
I'm nagy from Egypt and I've joint the CLAYART after I really benefited
a lot from it, I'm starting a new ceramic studio and you might
understand the difference and the complications of this when I explain
the difficulties finding guidance and materials with the limitations of
being in a 3rd world country, well no complains though, we have lots of
good ceramic makers also we have an international penally will be held
in April this year.
I am only trying to have some support from I don't know who, by the way
I used to be an art lecturer for ten yrs in a teachers' college in
Zimbabwe now I'm a graphic designer (now you know what I meant by being
in Egypt that you need to earn your living anyway to be able to
experiment and enjoy the individual unique results you can get playing
around with millions of variations in ceramics.
Just trying to introduce myself to a new world. In short all is welcome
for further contacts.
nagy
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Catherine Yassin on tue 27 jan 04
In a message dated 1/26/2004 5:26:35 PM Central Standard Time,
arnoldhoward@ATT.NET writes:
> If Clayart members ever get a chance, visit Cairo, Egypt. The Egyptian
> pyramids are the most awesome man-made structures you will ever seen.
>
I totally agree! And the Cairo Museum of Art is amazing as are the Tombs of
Saccara. If a potter has a means to travel I recommend Egypt and Greece as
definite places worthy of the expense and time! And "Welcome" to Nagy in Cairo!
-Cat Yassin
San Antonio
nagy on wed 28 jan 04
I saw your recent stuff and I'm in the process of making a site to show
my first trials to clayart members,
I can tell that you have a special taste that you listen to samira!
if ever coming to egypt would be a pleasure to have you with my small
family for a month or so..
keep in touch
nagy
nagy on wed 28 jan 04
I use a red clay (obviously lots of iron in it) for throwing, we call=20
it aswanly after the city of Aswan where it comes from.
For molding I use ball clay mixed with talc,,
I fire at cone 6 (1100=BA max.) I still use commercial glazes and over=20=
glazes, I mainly use transparent glaze with colored oxides ( I may be=20
proving that I am a beginner)
my personal work is generally sculptural like but I love playing around=20=
with glazes and layers for the sake of the unexpected results.. dieing=20=
to create my own but limitations of materials is my problem and also=20
my humble information in effects happen by different percentages and=20
temperature varieties.
I'm keen to learn to the extent that I quit my graphic designer job to=20=
concentrate on what I'm doing and to force myself to earn money to feed=20=
my baby (being personal again but to find a chance to express my=20
situation to someone who will understand is rare in my environment,=20
more personal)
SORRY FOR THE BOTHER BUT I ALSO CAN JOKE AND TELL FUNNY STORIES WHEN I=20=
START EARNING SOME MONEY FROM WHAT I'M DOING
any way I also have some experiments on glass which I love very much in=20=
short every one is welcome to spend sometime with me in Cairo but one=20
by one so I can really show the egyptian generosity SERIOUS.
nagy=
Tom Sawyer on wed 28 jan 04
I have to admit, I'm nutty about Egytian artifacts and history. My wife and
I visited some years ago and took a week trip up the Nile and spent time in
Cario - fantastic. Another great spot is Machu Pucchu. In some respects
this was my favorite. I still think the most awesome man made structure is
my wife -- love her.
Tom Sawyer
tsawyer@cfl.rr.com
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From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Catherine
Yassin
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:49 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: from Cairo, Egypt!
In a message dated 1/26/2004 5:26:35 PM Central Standard Time,
arnoldhoward@ATT.NET writes:
> If Clayart members ever get a chance, visit Cairo, Egypt. The Egyptian
> pyramids are the most awesome man-made structures you will ever seen.
>
I totally agree! And the Cairo Museum of Art is amazing as are the Tombs of
Saccara. If a potter has a means to travel I recommend Egypt and Greece as
definite places worthy of the expense and time! And "Welcome" to Nagy in
Cairo!
-Cat Yassin
San Antonio
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Jonathan Kirkendall on thu 29 jan 04
Hi Bill,
Just saw your pots at http://crystallieri.org. Can I come see some in
person and talk to you a bit about cone 6 crystalline firing? I have
some questions I'd like to ask.
Jonathan in DC
On Monday, January 26, 2004, at 05:34 PM, william schran wrote:
> nagy wrote:>Just trying to introduce myself to a new world. In short
> all is welcome
> for further contacts.<
>
> Welcome to a wonderful group of caring folks from around the world.
> I'm certain you will find someone on this discussion list to help out
> with any questions you might have.
> Be sure to read through the archives for answers to many questions
> that have already been asked.
> Bill
>
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