[Artists-making-art] my intro

[Ghkitchen]

Hi all,

 My name is Georgia and I   just joined the list. I am a  totally blind 
beginning handbuild clay student at our local art institute. I am still 
exploring ways to make my work look more attractive. There are lots of 
things you can make with coils.  So far, I have made a large  bowl, medium 
size pot, a couple cookie plates etc. I am still looking for hints--like on 
what tool is best for cutting out around a plate, or other item. I found so 
far that  placing the slab of clay (after I put it through the slab roller) 
was to  turn the plate over and  then cut off the excess clay. That way I 
could feel the side of the plate and have contact with my knife with the 
bottom of the table. I am not sure if I will ever hav show work like my 
husband does with his woodworking. I enjoy the class and I have fun meeting 
new people. Sometimes, the students in the class have better ideas on 
adaptive techniques than the teacher. However, she is also a good potter. 
She has wanted me to get on the wheel but I haven't felt well enough 
physically. I think I may need some private instruction a couple times to 
see if I can really do the wheel. Pottery is so popular here that they are 
building on another studio . Have a good evening.
Best,
Georgia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Welty" <rattail4 at gmail.com>
To: "An exploration of art by and for blind persons" 
<artists-making-art at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Artists-making-art] my intro


> 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
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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