Ceramic Arts Daily

Gas Kiln: 70 cu.ft. downdraft sprung-arch kiln. Cone 10, 6 burners, posts and silicon carbide shelves($5000 or b/o). 4BR, 2Bath, 1500sq.ft. home on 0.5 acres with outbuildings also for sale ($179,000). All located in scenic Hudson Valley, NY. Call (845) 246-1297.

Tabletop RAM Press with wheeled cart for sale. 2 1/2 ton, runs on compressed air. $1,750.00 OBO. 24 Air Release Rings, $15.00 each or all for 250.00. Call (541) 488-5072; Ashland, Oregon.

Bailey Elevator Shuttle Kiln. 240 Volt, 3 phase with two shuttle carts, internal dimensions 48″ h. 41″ l. 30″ w., oval electronic controller and secondary power shut off box. $2,000.00 OBO. Located in Ashland, Oregon. Call (541) 488-5072 or info@illahegallery.com for more information and photos.

Hobart Clay Mixer/Extruder. Holds 500 lbs., dry mixes and extrudes 240 Volt, 3 phase. Includes nozzles, extrusion dies and manual. $3,000.00 OBO. Conveyor belt for extruder 10′ 4″ long DC variable speed. $300.00 OBO. Rolling ware racks, 27″ wide 36″ l 66″ h holds 11 shelves, shelves included, $50.00 ea. Glaze electric mixer/blunger on wheeled cart, accomodates large buckets $75.00. All items located in Ashland Oregon, call (541) 488-5072 or email info@illahegallery.com for more information and photos.

KILN FOR SALE. Brand new 21 cu.ft. super-insulated 208v 90amp 3phase Fredrickson car kiln. Up to 60% off retail price; 83% off shipping. For details (917) 270-5858; 2bsilverman@gmail.com.

For Sale 51 cu.ft. (32 cu.ft. stack space) Downdraft Kiln. Includes combustion and residual hoods, flame safety system, high limit temperature controller, forced air combustion. Located near Nyack, NY. For more information including kiln specs. and price, contact Richard Buncamper at (845) 735-8215 or rbuncamp@hotmail.com.

Ceramic Shop For Sale. Evenheat kiln, pour table, pouring supplies, kiln supplies, over 2000 molds, over 3000 pieces of greenware, paints and decorating supplies to finish products, shelves to hold molds, and supplies. $5995. (816) 279-5198; jwing@ponyexpress.net.

35 gallon Lehman’s Slip Caster for sale. $500 - gently used, works great, originally over $1400. Located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Call (708) 579-0572.

Ceramics Residency: One year at Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA. BFA or MFA in Ceramics preferred but not required. For more information, see www.Goggleworks.org under “about.”

Studio Assistant: Paid part time position at Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA. Expertise in ceramics required. Expertise in glass a benefit. Use of studios included. www.Goggleworks.org.

Excellent Opportunity for Exploring Wood Firing in a natural Ozark-forest setting. Studio assistant desired in exchange for room, board, small stipend, studio space and kiln space - anagama, noborigama. Also seeking a participant for October firing. For details: contact Joe Bruhin, (870) 363-4264; www.JoeBruhin.com; joebruhin@gmail.com.

Apprentice / Internship. Small production pottery in northwest Montana seeks motivated individual for one-year position starting end of August. 40 hours/week in exchange for studio space (includes materials and firing), room and board, monthly stipend, gallery sales. Check www.whitefishpottery.com for more details about applying.

“Mud Masters” Symposium, featuring Don Pilcher. Wheel, figurative and majolica demos. July 17, 2010, Canton Museum of Art, Canton, OH. Fee: $45. (330) 453-7666; www.cantonart.org.

16 Hands Studio Tour, Blue Ridge Mountains of SW Virginia. May 1 & 2, 2010. Showing work by members Copus, Crane, Hensley, Granatelli, Polseno, Shankin, Snyder, and Warstler. Visiting artists: Renee Brooks, Michael Hunt, Naomi Dalglish, Eric Knoche, Agnes Seebass, Gay Smith, Jim Wolnosky. Info at www.16hands.com.

Pre-NCECA Workshop with Steven Hill. Electric vs. Gas Firing: What’s all the fuss about anyway? This 2 ½ day hands-on workshop will help you get the most out of your glazes on your pots. March 29-30 and April 3. Visit www.theceramicshop.com or call The Ceramic Shop at (215) 427-9665.

“Electric Firing: What’s all the fuss about reduction, anyway?” with Steven Hill; May 28 to May 31; Fee: $350. Demonstration of basic techniques of spraying as well as more advanced theories of layering and blending glazes. Firing schedules and how they affect glazed surfaces will also be included in the discussion. This is a participatory workshop. Participants should bring 6-8 small to medium sized bisque fired pieces to glaze. Contact Bob Walsh, Bullseye Pottery, 711 M 8/10 Road, Mack, CO 81525; bullseyerw@gmail.com; (970) 858-9290.

‘I’d Rather be in the Studio: No Excuses Arts Marketing’ with Alyson Stanfield. May 12-13, Millersville University with PA Guild of Craftsmen. $157. (717) 431-8706 or www.pacrafts.org/workshops.

Two NCECA Pre-Conference Workshops. Up Close in the Studio with Neil Patterson & Sandi Pierantozzi. Join Sandi and Neil for these two-day workshops in the intimate setting of their Philadelphia studio: Making Pots: March 27 - 28; Pouring Pots: March 29 - 30. pots@sandiandneil.com; www.sandiandneil.com.

Pots & Potters Showcase & Sale; March 31 - April 3 (NCECA). Meet eight potters, see hundreds of great pots! Ellen Shankin, Nick Joerling, McKenzie Smith, Susan Filley, Linda McFarling, Lisa Naples, Neil Patterson, Sandi Pierantozzi. www.sandiandneil.com; pots@sandiandneil.com.

Pottery West Workshops 2010. Cynthia Bringle: April 24, 25th. Tom Coleman: June 7-14th. Amy Kline: June 25, 26, 27th. Patrick Horsley: September 11, 12th. Visit www.potterywest.com for details or call Ruth Kline at (702) 685-7573.

8th Annual It’s Only Clay Juried Competition and Exhibit - Bemidji, MN. Purchase Awards plus cash $1,600. $30 for 3 entries. Postmark deadline September 3rd, 2010. www.bcac.wordpress.com for more information.

Tom Turner’s Pottery School. For details, see www.tomturnerporcelain.com; or call (828) 689-9430.

Craftsman House Gallery * Café * Pottery Studio - St. Petersburg, Florida. Seeking motivated clay artist for one year residency. Work/trade agreement: 12 hours of work per week for studio space with 24 hour access, use of all equipment/free firing, and representation in the gallery at elevated commission rate. Awarded “Best New Galley in the US” -Niche Magazine. Contact: Stephanie at stef.clayart@gmail.com; www.craftsmanhousegallery.com. Be here for NCECA 2011!

Carved Vase Contest: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Robineau’s “Scarab Vase.” 1st prize $1000; $850 in additional awards. Deadline postmark: May 1, 2010. Fee:$25 for 3 entries. ($15 for BFA/MFA student awards). Finalists exhibition in June 2010. The Gallery at Clayscapes Pottery, Syracuse, NY. Prospectus/Entry Form: email: kbpotterynys@aol.com; www.ceramicguild.com.

Studio Assistants needed for Summer Workshops, Sugar Maples Center for the Arts, located in the Catskill Mountains of NY state. Duties include: studio maintenance, glaze making, kiln loading and firing, assisting in workshops, etc. in exchange for housing, stipend, free clay & firings. Please send letter of intent, resume, and images of work to: Maureen Garcia, PO Box 405, Haines Falls, NY 12436, or catskillsgarcia@gmail.com.

Visions In Clay at LH Horton Jr Gallery, San Joaquin Delta College. Call for Entries: February 1 - June 1, 2010; Exhibition August 26 - September 23, 2010. Enter on-line: http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/dept/dca/gallery.

Studio Assistant. 15-20 hrs/week in exchange for private studio space, mentoring, access to professional studio & soda kiln, etc. small rental on property. Robbie Lobell Pottery in beautiful northwest Washington. robbie@robbielobell.com.

Ringling College of Art + Design WILDACRES RETREAT ART WORKSHOP 2010. Clay Studio Raku techniques use both fire and smoke to create the unexpected and unique results that are the focus of this workshop. Explore sculptural space, form and texture, and contemporary themes in ceramics such as multiples, metamorphosis, narrative, and personal introspection. Led by Annette Sidner: July 18-24, 25-31, and Lynn Merhige: October 25-31. Registration opens March 1 for this exceptional retreat experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Online: www.ringling.edu/cssp. Phone: (941) 955-8866.

RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY in PORT CHESTER NY: One year residency at Clay Art Center, 25 miles north of Manhattan. Requirements: BFA/MFA, technically skilled in firing gas kilns. Studio space, stipend and solo exhibit. Teaching for pay also available. Starts September 2010 Applications due April 15th. Go to www.clayartcenter.org to download application.

Workshop With Chuck Hindes, April 17 & 18th. Please visit www.cubcreek.org for more information or call (434) 248-5074 or email jessiman@cubcreek.org.

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program offers week-long workshops in ceramics including Hot Clay with Ingrid Lilligren, Mary Kay Botkins, Arthur Gonzalez, Eduardo Lazo, and Terry Rothrock; General Ceramics, Greg Kennedy; Native American Pottery: Hopi-Tewa, Mark Tahbo; Santa Clara, Nathan Youngblood. All skill levels. Other courses available in sculpture, painting, metals, textiles, mixed media and more. Youth programs also available. Campus located in the mountains of Southern California. (951) 659-2171, ext. 2365; summer@idyllwildarts.org; www.idyllwildarts.org.

Mid-Coastal Maine Potter’s Retreat. Beautiful ceramics studio/living space on 110 acres. Woods trails, swimming pond, private lessons and critiques/group workshops. Nearby ocean and sailboat. www.starflowerfarmstudios.com; (207) 525-3593.

FULL MOON RIBS. Beautiful hardwood ribs. Perfect for throwing bowls. Hand made in Kerrville, Texas. See demo. www.fullmoonribs.dudleyharris.com.

Lee’s Super Incredible Kiln Wash ^TM is now available at PotterySupplies.etsy.com. Lee’s ^TM minimizes or eliminates the problem of flaking and withstands temperatures much higher than a potter would normally go. For more information and to place an order please visit www.PotterySupplies.etsy.com.

Warren MacKenzie: American Potter (Hardcover 2006) by David Lewis. This completely re-designed 202 page second edition is a comprehensive view of his career and includes additional text and images since the first edition. Contact goosecrkpottery@aol.com or (281) 421-2616. $98.00 + $5.00 shipping.

Tom Turner’s 2-day workshop, 4-disc DVD set. To order, see www.tomturnerporcelain.com; or call (828) 689-9430.

PotteryVideos.com – DVD’s with Robin Hopper, Gordon Hutchens and Graham Sheehan. Video Workshops for Potters at all levels of experience. Choose from 21 titles. (800) 668-8040; info@potteryvideos.com

Looking to purchase a house/store/studio mixed-use property with established retail history in the Northeast US. Please contact potlover1@hotmail.com.

Home studio with kiln in Bloomsburg, PA. 1,800 sq.ft. 4 bedroom house. Zoned kiln in back yard: 20 cu.ft. natural gas IFB downdraft. Basement studio/workshop. Kick wheel included. Convenient location in town. $129,000 (+($5,000 for kiln). Contact (570) 387-1731; Trentoncapp@aol.com.

Potter’s Dream Home for Rent (or Sale), Garrison, NY. $3500, 3-bedroom, 2½-bath contemporary house, lots of light, 5 private acres, FULLY EQUIPPED pottery studio, beautiful ANAGAMA with beautiful results, mentoring available, vegetable garden, bamboo patches, stone walls, close to train, easy commute to NYC, pets ok. Call (914) 713-0130 or ctopots@yahoo.com.

1/2 hour North of Binghamton, NY and 3.5 from NYC: 1491 sq.ft. home, 1000 sq.ft. studio, 168 sq.ft. concrete outdoor pad (wood kiln negotiable), 32+ acres with breathtaking stream. $189,000.00. lizlurie@hotmail.com.

Potter’s Dream: Eaton, NH! Passive solar post-and-beam contemporary home and studio on 18 wooded acres. Separate gallery-guesthouse, very sunny studio, 20 years strong onsite sales. Large gas kiln rolls beautifully on track into studio. $314,900. Contact Alex Drummond, RE/MAX Presidential, 603-356-9444 ext.240, Direct: (603) 986-5910, alex@alexdrummondrealty.com. Available immediately.

Brand New Pottery Studio in Downtown Long Beach, Studio Space $75/Mo., Kids & Adult Classes, Gas Kiln, Cone 10. www.clayonfirst.com; (562) 495-4362; 406 E 1st St., Long Beach, CA 90802.

Master Kiln Builders. 26+ years experience designing and building beautiful, safe, custom kilns for universities, colleges, high schools, art centers and private clients. Soda/salt kilns, wood kilns, raku kilns, stoneware kilns, sculpture burnout kilns, car kilns and specialty electric kilns. Competitive prices. Donovan. Phone/fax (612) 250-6208.

Accept credit cards in your ceramics retail/wholesale/home-based/Internet and craft-show business. No application fee. No monthly minimum. No lease requirement. Retriever/First of Omaha Merchant Processing. Please call (888) 549-6424.

Ceramics Consulting Services offers technical information and practical advice on clay/glaze/kiln faults and corrections, slip casting, clay body/glaze formulas, salt glazing, product design. Call or write for details. Jeff Zamek, 6 Glendale Woods Dr., Southampton, MA 01073; (413) 527-7337; e-mail fixpots@aol.com; or www.jeffzamek.com.

Custom Mold Making—Increase your productivity and profits with quality slip-casting molds of your popular designs! Petro Mold Co. offers a complete range of mold-making services, including sculpting and 3-D models, master and case molds, and production mold manufacturing to thousands of satisfied customers. Visit www.custommolds.net or call (800) 404-5521 to get started.

Potter’s retreat in Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico. March and April. Do you need some time away from everything to focus on your creativity? Access to a ceramic studio with gas kilns, wheel and plaster-mold possibilities. Addicts and beginners welcome. Help from a practicing potter available. E-mail ninepinepottery@gmail.com for more information and pictures.

The Past and Future of China Painting, a 10-day workshop, starts in Paris, France June 30, 2010. Explore museums for 3 days then travel to a 17th century farmhouse to study new and old techniques with Gail Ritchie-Bobeda. All levels welcome, limited to 8. Room and meals plus much more included. Call (831) 458-9473; e-mail bayje@sbcglobal.net; or go visit www.myfrenchstonehouse.com.

2010 Ceramic Tour of China. 18-day tour beginning June 14th will have a hands-on teapot workshop in Yixing, your own studio time at the Fuping International Ceramic Village and also include major attractions in Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Yixing and Souzhou. Led by ceramics professor Xiaosheng Bi. Total price $3,590. Contact: Xiaosheng Bi at (240) 472-5204 or xiaoshengbi@yahoo.com.

2010 June 11-28, Ceramic China-Tour and Exchanges. Shanghai, Yixing, Hangzhou, Yellow Mountain, Jingdezhen, Xi’an and Beijing, plus Shanghai World Expo. Contact: Guangzhen Zhou; Tel. (800) 689-2529; Website: www.ChineseClayArt.com; Email: ChineseClayArt@hotmail.com.

Tuscany 2010. A stimulating workshop programme with throwing, sculpture, soda firing, wood firing, raku, porcelain, shino. Visit www.lameridiana.fi.it - La Meridiana International School of Ceramics. Since 29 years.

Craft & Folk Art Tours. Ecuador, Bhutan, Morocco, Christmas in the Carpathians, Myanmar (Burma), Southern India, Chiapas (Mexico). Small, personalized groups. CRAFT WORLD TOURS, 6776CM Warboys, Byron, NY 14422; (585) 548-2667; www.craftworldtours.com.

Discovery Art Travel Overseas Ceramic Workshops & Tours-CRETE, GREECE September 27-October 12, 2010. MOROCCO, October 27- November 17, 2010 NEW ITINERARY, including Fez, Chefchaouen, Essaouira. Small (Max. 12) culturally sensitive groups using local interpreters and experts. Denys James, Canada; (250) 537-4906; www.denysjames.com; denys@discoveryarttravel.com.

Crete, Greece 2010 Ceramics Excursion, September 27- October 12. Explore Minoan sites and museum collections, hands-on in ancient pottery village, history, architecture, stunning nature, and splendid cuisine. Register by April 1 and save $100. Discovery Art Travel; www.denysjames.com; (250) 537-4906.

Morocco 2010 Ceramics Excursion, October 27- November 17, NEW ITINERARY, including Fez, Chefchaouen, Essaouira ,Volubilis, Marrakech, Casablanca, a camel ride in the desert, and more. Denys James, www.discoveryarttravel.com.