by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Okay seriously I just read the following:
“You place your cracked piece in a pot and cover it with two cups of milk (or more if needed). Next, heat over low for an hour. Allow to cool in milk and then remove and rinse. Your piece, if the crack wasn’t too far gone, should now have resealed itself! The idea is that the protein in the milk expands when heated and fills in the cracks. It then bonds with the surfaces and as it cools, becomes one with your china. Cool right? It’s a simple trick that’s well worth trying before you toss your good pieces or wait for them to crack apart at the most inconvenient of times!”Is this not the most insane joke? I know I failed science but really? Does this work? Someone? Anyone?
Read the post here on Apartment Therapy.
by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Waking up to wonderful things like being on A plate a day blog is one of the things that makes it all worth it.
Thanks Mignon!
by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces and the Las Cruces Museum of Art are seeking submissions for the regional juried ceramic exhibition, “From the Ground Up XXV.”
The call for submissions is open to ceramic artists from the Rocky Mountain region of the United States (New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho) and the deadline for submission is April 8.
Artists may submit up to four entries that were completed within the past three years.
The submission fee for one to four entries is $30 and is payable to “Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces.”
Submission forms can be downloaded from the museum’s Web site and mailed to Museum of Art, P.O. Box 20000, Las Cruces, N.M. 88004, attn: “From the Ground Up.” Info: (575) 541-2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.
by Carole Epp | Jan 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Robin Dupont
January 10 – 14, 2011
Opening Reception – Monday January 10th 5 – 7 pm
Utah State University
Studio 102 Gallery
Caine College of the Arts
1200E 700N
Logan Utah 84321
Last summer I had the pleasure of firing with Robin and seeing the intense level of skill and dedication his has for his passion for soda firing. It was quite the learning experience which not only left me with a greater appreciation for the firing process but some gorgeous pots as well.
Make sure to check out Robin’s lovely wife Eden’s blog for a write up about the exhibition.
by Carole Epp | Jan 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
JINGDEZHEN PORCELAIN MASTERS – – – – March 4-6, 2011
Downtown Asheboro, NC Guest Artists
Li Chao, Professor Jingdezhen Ceramics Institute
Dai Guangyu, Master Trimmer
Zhan Shaolin, Master Thrower
Xie Zhenghua, Master Slab Maker
Feng Shangjin, Master Over-glaze Painter
Feng Weina, Master Under-Glaze Painter Presenters
Li Chao
Carla Coch
Shoji Satake – – – – Registration Pre-Registration is Required!
Registration: $200.00 per person
Includes all meals Registration is limited to 250 personsWant more info? Go here.
by Carole Epp | Jan 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Town Council of L’Alcora, announces its call for entries for the 31st Concurs Internacional de Ceramica De L’Alcora 2011, organised by a Commission designated to that effect. All participants are entitled to present a maximum of two works of art created with ceramic materials, which must be original and unique. Entries created by non ceramic procedures, works of an industrial nature or those who have entered in another competitions will not be admitted. Works must not exceed 2 metres long in any of their dimensions. Entries not measuring 30 cm long or wide will not be accepted. Entries must be sent to the Secretaría del Concurso (Museo de Cerámica, C/ Teixidors, 5 – E12110 L’Alcora · Spain) before April 30th, 2010. All entries must include a properly completed application form, and the author or authors’ curriculum vitae. Registration will be able by e-mail [email protected], also attaching the curriculum vitae. A maximum of three images with neutral background (either printed or in jpg format -200 dpi minimum) must be attached to each work of art. The jury will be made up of renowned experts from the world of ceramics. Members will be made public once their final verdict has been announced. Finalist entries must be sent to the L’Alcora Ceramics Museum before May 8th, 2011. Those works who break this term will be excluded from the competition. Finalist entries will be exposed from June 24th until Sept. 11th, 2011. Deadline: March 23rd, 2011
Rules of the Competition (in English): bases_eng
For links and more information regarding the call and images of some interesting ceramic work on their blog: http://concursointernacional.blogspot.com/
