Again, this year I went to the potters conference with a friend.
As usual it was great with 3 potters demonstrating simultaneously like a three ring circus. In the middle of the stage Julia Galloway was throwing pitcher and making her delicate pillow lids.
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Julia's work exhibited |
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Julia applying slip |
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To Julia's right, Tara Wilson was making sugar and creamer among many other things using darting to make her soft structured pots.
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Tara's work at the exhibition |
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Tara's teapot in the leather hard stage |
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And to Julia's left, was Peter Beasecker demonstrating his very precise works of sculptural pottery.
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Peter refining his teapot. |
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Pete's work at the exhibition |
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along with the presenter's work, all the participants in the conference were encouraged to bring 5 pieces to show and sell. I didn't have any new work to show, but there were many works of exceptional quality.
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A flower bowl by Chris Campbell |
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A favorite delicate works, by Liz Zlot Summerfield. |
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There were also memorable presentations by Joe Molinaro and Noah Scalin.
Although this is a fringe benefit, but the food this year was superb, from salad to entree to dessert.
And, of course no conference is complete without a visit to Dwight Holland's house, which was as delightful as ever. with the overload of pots and Dwight's knowledge, sharing and hospitality.
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Beer, wine, soft drinks and heritage flowed through the house |
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We counted 142 mugs hanging from the kitchen ceiling |
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Pots were everywhere floor to ceiling |
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This year I was able to see the pots much better, because we arrived right on time, before it was too crowded and had a chance to chat with Dwight and ask him about pots.
Most of the pots were the work of famous potters, from Reitz to Voulkos, to Sauldner and Hewitt; to Galloway, Myers, Oestrich and Mackenzie. and the tall to the ceiling Chinese pot acquired 2 years ago when the Chinese potters came to town .
Oh what a stimulating weekend that was. I can hardly wait till next year.