a site 2 see friday: Ceramics in Mainland Southeast Asia


by Louise Allison Cort with George Ashley Williams IV and David P. Rehfuss
Guest Post by Julia Krueger: Hansen-Ross Pottery ~ Pioneering Fine Craft on the Canadian Prairies
Call for entry: Townsville Ceramic Awards
To be exhibited at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville
9 until 25 November 2012
The Townsville Ceramic Competition is organised by the North Queensland Potters’
Ass. Inc. to increase public exposure to a high standard of pottery from around the
nation. Not only has the competition been successful in attracting entries from well known
potters showing their current work but it has also provided a showcase for
emerging ceramic artists. This year the Major Award of $10,000 will ensure the
continued growth of the ceramic collection at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery,
which also provides an excellent venue for entries to be exhibited.
Major Award $10,000 Open (Acquisitive)
Now Office Furniture Award $2000 For use of innovative technology (Acquisitive)
Scott Brickworks Award $1500 Open (Acquisitive)
Loloma Jewellers Award $1000 Open (Acquisitive)
Fourex Clothing Award $500 Open (Acquisitive)
Rainford Award $500 Open
To be judged by Janet Mansfield
Diary
Entry forms and fees due Monday 8 October
Receiving date for entries Tuesday 6 November
Official opening Friday 9 November
Exhibition closes Sunday 25 November
Collection date for entries Monday 26 November
Generously supported by Townsville City Council
http://nqpotters.com/2012/06/21/2012-townsville-ceramic-awards-entry-form-2/
technical tuesday: some things seem so obvious once you see them…
Plastic wrap over the clay before you cut to get smooth edges, plus the clay doesn’t stick to your tool.
www.boothemold.com/Clay_Cuts/ClayCutter.htm