[Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative ideas

[Zimmer, Cindy]

The clay I wrote about works to make the coiled pots.  You do have to use some water to "hold" the layers together.  Also scratching the surface of one piece to attach it to another piece is a good idea.  When it dries, you can paint it!

Cindy Z.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Denise Shaible
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 2:31 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative ideas

Well, I've been reading all of the posts on using clay and I'd be interested 
in learning more.  I also had a bad experience with clay or rather ceramics. 
I've had good experiences, too.  It really depends on the teacher.  I'd 
really like to learn how to make some coiled pots or little trays with 
rounded sides to them.  I don't have access to a kiln at my home but I think 
they have one at the Braille Institute.  I'd like to learned the basics from 
y'all on the list, though before trying that.  I'm intrigued with the 
concept of self-hardening clay.  I tried it at the llast National Convention 
but I'm wondering if it's as sturdy as the fired kind.  I'm sure  the topic 
of making things with clay would make a good chat or two or three depending 
on how involved the chats get.

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message----- 
From: Blindhands at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 2:32 PM
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
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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