[Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative ideas

Fri Sep 9 05:56:57 UTC 2011

I'm so glad to hear that I can learn the things I want to learn and that 
there are ways to make the self-hardening clay as sturdy.  Now you've really 
got me intrigued.  I hope the chat happens in October.

Regards,

Denise

Oh, for anyone who is totally blind, it has been my experience that I start 
by saying how does a blind person do something and then with the help of 
someone who has that answer, I realize I can do more than I thought I could 
do.  So, don't tink a totally blind person can do less than a better sighted 
person or a legally blind person.  You just have to do it in another way.

-----Original Message----- 
From: River Woman
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 4:11 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative ideas

Denise, I can teach you any technique you may want to explore.  I work in
clay 7 days a week in my studio and at the art center, too. I can also give
some good resources where you can go to on the itnernet and listen to some
videos on a number of techniques.  Lynda River Woman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joseli Walter" <joseli at thezoolady.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] speakers and creative ideas

> It's not, but there are things you can do to make it a bit stronger.
>
> -----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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