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updated sat 18 mar 06

 

W J Seidl on fri 17 mar 06


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From: Grahl, Kristi [mailto:grahlk@bnpmedia.com]=20
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 2:11 PM
To: Ceramic Events
Subject: Web Seminar Addresses Common Clay Problems and Solutions

Don=92t Miss=A0the Web Seminar:
=93Defeating Defects=94 Presented by Jeff Zamek
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Hosted by Ceramic Industry magazine and Pottery Production Practices
Thursday, March 23, 2 p.m. EST. Estimated Length: 1 hour
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What can go wrong with clays, glazes and kiln firings? Everything. At =
some
point, every potter will encounter a clay or glaze defect. Identifying =
the
problem quickly and knowing how to correct it is crucial to remaining
profitable.=20
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In a new web seminar hosted by Ceramic Industry magazine and Pottery
Production Practices, Jeff Zamek of Ceramics Consulting Services will
outline the most common glaze and clay body defects, delving into their
causes and detailing proven solutions. Whether you=92re just starting in
ceramics or are an advanced professional, you can gain an increased
understanding of ceramic materials and how to solve basic clay and glaze
faults. If you have ever had a clay slump, warp or crack, or a glaze =
run,
craze, crawl, bubble or pinhole, you can benefit from this web seminar.
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The one-hour web seminar will feature both a presentation and an =
interactive
QA session, where you can ask Jeff about specific defects you
have=A0encountered in your studio. Registration is=A0just $49 and =
includes a
copy of the presentation.=20
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To register, visit
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http://ceramicindustry.webex.com
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Click on the tab for Upcoming Events. Select =93Defeating Defects.=94
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About the Speaker:
Jeff Zamek received bachelor=92s and master=92s of fine arts degrees in =
ceramics
from Alfred University, College of Ceramics, Alfred, N.Y. He taught =
ceramics
at Simon=92s Rock College in Great Barrington, Mass., and Keane College =
in
Elizabeth, N.J. In 1980 he started his own ceramics consulting firm and =
has
contributed articles to Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, =
Clay
Times, Studio Potter and Craft Horizons, in addition to Pottery =
Production
Practices. His books, What Every Potter Should Know ($31.45) and Safety =
in
the Ceramics Studio ($25.45) are available from Jeff Zamek/Ceramics
Consulting Services, 6 Glendale Woods Dr., Southampton, MA 01073; e-mail
fixpots@aol.com.
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For more information, e-mail Kristi Grahl at =
events@ceramicindustry.com=A0or
call (248) 366-2503.=20
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P.S. - Your suggestions for future web seminar speakers and topics are
welcome. Please e-mail me at the address above=A0- I'd love to hear from =
you!=A0
--Kristi
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