[Artists-making-art] my intro

[Mike Welty]

 If you decide to try the wheel keep in mind that it's a pretty exacting 
thing. one slip and you can have clay flying around the room. I'd try 
starting with a simple coil or slab design for pottery if possible

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From: "Jewel" <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 19:54
To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons" 
<artists-making-art at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] my intro

> Dear Mike,
> Welcome to the list! I know that I, ofr one, would love to hear about
> your work, being an aspirant to clay working. I just found out today
> that our local park has an art center where they teach pottery and
> have open studio times (for a price), so I may get into that and learn
> on the wheel! Any tips for a blind pottery maker in a class intended
> for the sighted?
>
> ~Jewel
>
> On 11/28/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Welcome, Mike. Looking forward to getting to know more about you along
>> with everyone else.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Read my blog at:
>> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>>
>> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
>> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: artists-making-art-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:artists-making-art-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Welty
>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:11 PM
>> To: Artists-making-art at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Artists-making-art] my intro
>>
>>
>> Hey all,
>> Just thought I'd give some info about myself and the art that I work
>> with.
>> I live in michigan and most likely will be staying there. The are I've
>> worked with is mainly clay working, making pots and sculptures, have
>> always loved doing so, and some painting but never of anything non
>> abstract. given a chance I'm an abstract artist. Have also done some
>> stone work too.
>> Looking forward to getting tips and maybe giving a few of my own.
>>
>>
>>
>
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