[Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative ideas

Wed Sep 7 23:07:55 UTC 2011

Yes, those are all concerns that are very valid. I am lucky in that my 
artist friend Lois picks me up each wednesday and takes me with her to our 
pottery class. When Lois does not go, then either Bob or my grand daugher 
take me. I am very lucky to have these people who also work with clay so I 
can tag along with them.

We can explore the no fire clays.  The techniques will be similar but not 
exactly the same because the clay bodies are so different and have different 
rates of drying time, molding, etc.

Lynda River Woman
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From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative ideas

> It would be interesting to learn about what other options we could use
> doing clay.  The kiln is something that intimmidates me.  That I would 
> need to
> go out and find a place, transportation, teacher willing to work with 
> me[I
> know I am wining now], but if I could play a little at home by myself, 
> then
> that might spark my interest.  Clay is such a tactile thing I would like
> to  give it a try.
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 9/7/2011 2:50:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> riverwoman at zoominternet.net writes:
>
> I do not  have experience with non-fired clay but maybe someone else here
> does? If  not, I can begin to investigate and we can explore it
> together...ok? Maybe  someone here has a lot more experience with that 
> than
> I
> have - I only used  it once in a classromm at the college, for a specific
> project, but I can  begin to check that out.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ramona  Walhof" <ramona.walhof at gmail.com>
> To: "List for blind crafters and  artists" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September  07, 2011 2:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative  ideas
>
>
>> Linda, I would love to learn more about pottery  making.  I took one
>> course, and it was such a big mess I have  hesitated to bring clay into
> my
>> house. Somebody on this list talked  about a kind of clay that didn't
> sound
>> as though it required so much  mess.  And if there is a way to finish it
>> without taking it to a  kiln, I would love to know about that, too.
>>
>> Ramona
>>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "River Woman"  <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and  artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday,  September 07, 2011 10:37 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  speakers and creative ideas
>>
>>
>>>I would be interested  in participating as a discussion resource - AFTER
> I
>>>get my solo  show over with - I could talk on how to put together an
>>>exhibition  and/or how to prepare your work for a juried exhibition; I am
>
>>>going to write a series on this topic on my blog in the near  future.  I
>>>could make it very basic for anyone who is  considering goint to the next
>>>level and putting your work "out  there" in an exhibition - the how tos
> of
>>>it.
>>>
>>> There are other things I could  discuss:
>>> 1.  Bead Weaving/ Non-traditional use of bead  working combining beads
> and
>>> fibers - as an art form. This would  be a collage type of work, but
> using
>>> beads, fabrics, stones,  gems, found objects, etc.
>>>
>>> 2.  Pottery - making it  from scratch, basic techniques, glazing,
> firing,
>>> clay types, how  to tips for beginners or advanced pottery making. I
> would
>>> focus  on HAND THROWIng, not on wheel throwing - as an art  form.
>>>
>>> These are three things I am confident in leading  a discussion with if
>>> anyone is interested I would be very glad to  do it. First, I have to
> get
>>> my solo show off the ground this  weekend, then I am available and would
>>> enjoy it if you are  interested.
>>>
>>> Lynda River Woman
>>> -----  Original Message ----- 
>>> From:  <Blindhands at aol.com>
>>> To:  <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September  07, 2011 12:14 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and  creative ideas
>>>
>>>
>>>> Please everyone I am  always looking for speakers to call in and chat
>>>>  with
>>>> us on an array of topics.  People doing creative  things with creative
>>>> ideas.  Also people with down to  basic everyday  knowledge.
>>>>
>>>> We all must  have friends, family or aquaintences that might be
>>>>  interesting
>>>> for us to listen to,learn and share  with.
>>>>
>>>> Today most folks have unlimited long  distance via telephone, cell or
>>>> computer and SKYPE.  Our  guest speakers don't have to travel.  So it
> is
>>>>  perfect.
>>>> Please do think and let me know if there is anyone  interesting  that
> you
>>>>  know.
>>>>
>>>> Joyce  Kane
>>>>  _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>>>>  Blindhands at AOL.com
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