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Ceramics Monthly, June/July/August 2012
Mostly, it’s because I think it’s just so satisfying to make use of what is at hand. I enjoy the labor of it; the physical effort required to change one object into raw material for the creation of another object is transformative not only for the material, but for my understanding of how the world fits together, of how many things we take for granted. —Sherman Hall, Editor
Read the full Letter From the Editor.
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Daily Clay – Keep Clay in Your Hands Wherever You Go!
Daily Clay is a great resource brought to you by Ceramic Arts Daily, and sponsored by Skutt, Daily Clay is a native iOS application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It will load a new image of amazing ceramic art to your mobile device every day, so you’ll always have a source of ceramic inspiration, whether you’re in the studio, at work, on the bus or train, or out on the town.
Altered Ceramics
Altering your style in a comparatively small but significant way can bring new energy and excitement to your work. This conference allows attendees to learn from multiple artists that are both throwers and handbuilders. This conference is open to artists at all levels. Featured Presenters: Natalie Blake, Israel Davis, Marty Fielding, Martha Grover, Dennis Meiners, and Amy Sanders. Deadline to Save $75 ends on June 24.
