This blog is a great idea. I want to hear about the results on the F4 substitute. I use F4 in a lot of my glazes. I will also try to find out some info from my NHIA teacher.
Does anyone want to share their favorite SHINO cone 10 recipes?? There are so many out there, I don't know which one to test next. My Malcolm Davis has way too much crawling.....
I'm looking for a more stable reliable one.
I can't wait until it warms up and we have our next pit firing. I'm going to start making a few pieces soon.
Providing a nurturing creative environment where clay artists can learn and grow
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
good heavens, this is great
Now this is ex citing. You are definitely a master. Portland Pottery has changed their F4 ingredient, which is no longer available, to minspar. One of my glazes, which has been as solid as a rock, in now runny, and I have another which is blistering. I'm working with Karen to see if ingredient additions can be made to improve the glaze. Let you know. aj
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
SMCG Featured at the Saco Train Station
SMCG member's work is currently on display in the Maine Craft Association's Museum Case at the Saco Transportation Center. The exhibit will run through the month of March to coincide with the annual YAA Clay Guild Show.
Click below to see a pics of the exhibit & the station.
About the Saco Transportation Center
The station building opened in 2009 and is the first "Green" train station in the U.S. It features a wind turbine for electricity, geothermal heating and cooling systems, and a roof made from recycled soda bottles......how cool is that!Click below to see a pics of the exhibit & the station.
Southern Maine Clay Guild 3rd Annual Winter Clay Show
The Southern Maine Clay Guild announces its 3rd Annual Winter Clay Show and
Sale, March 3 –March 27. at the York Art Association, 394 York Street (Route
1A), York, ME 03909, 207-363-4049. Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday,
Saturday & Sundays from 10-4PM
The public is invited to attend a Wine and Cheese
Opening Reception Friday March 4th from 5-7PM.
Hundreds of unique pottery pieces both decorative and functional will be
exhibited by SMCG featured artists
Al Pelletier, Clare Rogers, Mary Ann Flemming, Cathie Cantara,
Kathleen King, Jill Burke, Sue Berman, Mary Sweeney, Diane Aramando
Amy Clark, Elaine X. Fuller, Robin Roaf.
This year there will be a "table -scape" display during the show. This will
feature dinnerware, bowls, goblets, serving pieces, and candlesticks from
the various potters.
During the exhibit there will be a community event hosted by the Southern
Maine Potter’s Guild members, Empty Bowls that will take place March 25th,
5-7pm
The Empty Bowls mission is to raise money to help organizations fight
hunger, to raise awareness about the issues of hunger and food security, and
to help bring about an attitude that will not allow hunger to exist.
“From its humble beginnings as a meal for the staff of one high school,
Empty Bowls has spread across the United States and beyond and has raised
tens of millions of dollars for anti-hunger organizations.”
Over 200 bowls have been handcrafted and donated by SMCG and York High
School students for the “Empty Bowls” event. Most bowls will be on display
from the opening day and can be purchased in advance of the soup supper.
The SMCG artist will collaborate with York High School students and local
restaurants. The public is invited to sample delicious soups and breads
from many favorite restaurants in our community. The bowls are to be taken
home as a reminder that someone’s bowl is always empty. Proceeds from
donations ($15 minimum per bowl, $10 Kids’ bowl) will benefit the York Food
Pantry.
For more information contact Mary Sweeney at 207-363-6937.or e-mail:
msweeney5@mac.com
Sale, March 3 –March 27. at the York Art Association, 394 York Street (Route
1A), York, ME 03909, 207-363-4049. Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday,
Saturday & Sundays from 10-4PM
The public is invited to attend a Wine and Cheese
Opening Reception Friday March 4th from 5-7PM.
Hundreds of unique pottery pieces both decorative and functional will be
exhibited by SMCG featured artists
Al Pelletier, Clare Rogers, Mary Ann Flemming, Cathie Cantara,
Kathleen King, Jill Burke, Sue Berman, Mary Sweeney, Diane Aramando
Amy Clark, Elaine X. Fuller, Robin Roaf.
This year there will be a "table -scape" display during the show. This will
feature dinnerware, bowls, goblets, serving pieces, and candlesticks from
the various potters.
During the exhibit there will be a community event hosted by the Southern
Maine Potter’s Guild members, Empty Bowls that will take place March 25th,
5-7pm
The Empty Bowls mission is to raise money to help organizations fight
hunger, to raise awareness about the issues of hunger and food security, and
to help bring about an attitude that will not allow hunger to exist.
“From its humble beginnings as a meal for the staff of one high school,
Empty Bowls has spread across the United States and beyond and has raised
tens of millions of dollars for anti-hunger organizations.”
Over 200 bowls have been handcrafted and donated by SMCG and York High
School students for the “Empty Bowls” event. Most bowls will be on display
from the opening day and can be purchased in advance of the soup supper.
The SMCG artist will collaborate with York High School students and local
restaurants. The public is invited to sample delicious soups and breads
from many favorite restaurants in our community. The bowls are to be taken
home as a reminder that someone’s bowl is always empty. Proceeds from
donations ($15 minimum per bowl, $10 Kids’ bowl) will benefit the York Food
Pantry.
For more information contact Mary Sweeney at 207-363-6937.or e-mail:
msweeney5@mac.com
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