[Nfb-krafters-korner] Hand building with clay

[Georgia Kitchen]

Hi Barb,

Arkansas is a beautiful state. My sister in Law lives in Jonesboro. I enjoy 
going down there and last time after visiting my husband's sister I was 
hoping we could go to Eureka  Springs but there simply was not enough time. 
We ended up visiting Hannibal Missouri.
 Jonesboro  is growing.

I tried clay at the rehab center for the blind here in Michigan and really 
didn't plan to go to the class but I went because I was  bored and found out 
I enjoyed it. The teacher also took us on a couple field trips--we saw the 
work of some blind children and went to a poetry reading.

I am a beginner. We have a nice art institute here thanks to the Mott 
Foundation;  the studio where I have the class is large. The other students 
have taken the class before so they are more advanced. We all seem to get 
along though. I have this tool box with a wire for slicing the clay, I need 
to get a little cheap paint bruch for putting on slip. I use a plastic fork 
for scoring. I have gathered some old household items that I initially 
thought I would press into the clay. I want to make a  tile since I have a 
tiny collection.Yes, I like animals and I would like to try one  sometime.

I found a book on bookshare called experiencing Clay. It is alright. I have 
picked up couple tips. However, I think sharing on the list is the best.

I was given a little brass fish when I was at church while in Georgia when 
we were studying "how to bring folks  to Christ.

I have been thinking that it would make a nice piece of jewelry or in a 
larger form perhaps a plaque. It has a Bible verse on it from Luke. I know I 
am  copying an item in some ways. From what I have seen, this is sometimes 
the case with a beginner.
Before I got that tool box, I just used this tote bag  on wheels that I got 
at a flea market. I never thought I would use it but it has come in handy 
for this class, Newsline etc.

  , I like the structure of a class. Well, our class you are shown how to do 
different things but you can pretty much do what you feel most comfortable 
with. I think I will record some of the little lecture in class because I 
forget what the teacher said. Like, I cannot remember how to form clay 
around a balloon. Should I use slabs or a coil.



Since I  volunteer for NFBNewsline out of my home it is fun to get out a bit 
and meet others besides church, visiting relatives, neighbors, etc.
There used to be this woman in the NFB who sold jewelry and some of the 
large beads she made from clay.  She has passed on and I am lucky to have 
bought 2 of  her necklaces at convention.
 I guess Linda and some of the other experienced potters should write a 
book. There is very little about this art available in accessible format.
I sort of make a mess when I do  my work so we are going to staple a piece 
of fabric such as an old sheet real tight onto a piece of plywood. Then I 
can work outside or down in the basement. Some of the people in our class 
are bothered from the dust the clay produces. Some folks wear a respirator. 
I haven't yet but I think my husband has some of those cheap ones around.

Have a great 4th. I am mainly sticking around here and visiting my parents. 
They are getting older so I wanted to spend some time with them over the 
4th.

Best,
Georgia Kitchen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barb Roland" <barbwire59 at gmail.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hand building with clay


> This is something I've considered attempting, so I've been very interested 
> in your conversations. Thanks you for sharing.
> Georgia, what part of Arkansas does your sister in law live? I've very 
> close to the NW Ark area.
> Barb R.
> Z6
>
> 'Just living is not enough,' said the butterfly, 'one must have sunshine, 
> freedom and a little flower.' ~ Hans Christian Anderson
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Georgia Kitchen" <gakitchen at gfn.org>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 10:18 AM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hand building with clay
>
>
>> Hi Linda and all,
>>
>> Thanks for the  encouragement and sharing your experiences. I have always 
>> appreciated art and I have anscestors who have worked in various media.
>>
>> My sister in law lives real close to a college in Arkansas and I think 
>> she would like working in clay if she is up to it health wise.
>>
>> I wanted also
>> to say Hello to Joseli. It is cool that you are working in clay. Do you 
>> still have your dog guide?
>>
>> Have a  Happy Holiday all and if you are at convention I know you will 
>> have a good time. I will be watching it on the internet.
>>
>> Best,
>> Georgia
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