August 2021

ISSUE #011Hello PottersIt’s less than 3 months to go to Expressions 2021 in October, that’s right – so I hope you are progressing with your pottery creations. We are still looking for help in the running of the club and with Expressions, information is below in the Club News section, so if you can lend a hand in any way, please let us know. Einbunpin has come and gone and proved to be very successful – read the review further on in the newsletter. Plus there are some useful pottery tips that may make your creative pottery life much easier.We really want to see our talented members’ work, so upload your pics to our instagram or facebook page, or email them for inclusion on our social media sites. Ed Trost - newsletter editorclub email: shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com

ISSUE #011

Hello Potters

It’s less than 3 months to go to Expressions 2021 in October, that’s right – so I hope you are progressing with your pottery creations. We are still looking for help in the running of the club and with Expressions, information is below in the Club News section, so if you can lend a hand in any way, please let us know. Einbunpin has come and gone and proved to be very successful – read the review further on in the newsletter. Plus there are some useful pottery tips that may make your creative pottery life much easier.

We really want to see our talented members’ work, so upload your pics to our instagram or facebook page, or email them for inclusion on our social media sites.

Ed Trost - newsletter editor

club email: shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com

Hi Everyone and welcome to our August edition! What a month July was! We (SEQ) started it in lock down and ended it in lock down… but the Club did get lots of clay time in between, and we hope you did too! We: increased our opening times (see further below for more details) and the shed attendance and our kilns ran hot - thank you to all the members who have been busy creating, who popped in to work, or to drop off / pick up firings. (the SPC Inc management committee) celebrated its 1 year anniversary on 23 July, and agreed to the paradox that the time has passed quickly (given all we have achieved - particularly getting to stay in the shed!, and are still working towards - our own lease with the BCC!) but that it also feels like time has passed slowly. had our stall at the Einbunpin Festival on Sunday 25 July - and it was a great day. Please have a read of the Review further below about our clay day out. As for August, well we have more work and fun times ahead of us. We: have a hand building workshop with Adrian on Sunday 22 August, see further below for more information, are urgently calling for more volunteers to help us with organising our Expressions 2021 exhibition - please email the Club (at: shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com) ASAP to express your interest. A meeting of the sub-committee will be called in the coming week - as Ed said above, we only have 3 months to go! are sharing the flyer, further below, for the upcoming Zillmere Festival to be held on 18 September. The organisers are extending the application deadline for stall holders, so if anyone is interested in getting a stall, or sharing a stall with another member, please check out their Facebook page - the Zillmere Festival, and apply ASAP.  Cheers and happy reading! Tamara Vitale – President, SPC Inc. 

Hi Everyone and welcome to our August edition!

What a month July was! We (SEQ) started it in lock down and ended it in lock down… but the Club did get lots of clay time in between, and we hope you did too! We:

  • increased our opening times (see further below for more details) and the shed attendance and our kilns ran hot - thank you to all the members who have been busy creating, who popped in to work, or to drop off / pick up firings.

  • (the SPC Inc management committee) celebrated its 1 year anniversary on 23 July, and agreed to the paradox that the time has passed quickly (given all we have achieved - particularly getting to stay in the shed!, and are still working towards - our own lease with the BCC!) but that it also feels like time has passed slowly.

  • had our stall at the Einbunpin Festival on Sunday 25 July - and it was a great day. Please have a read of the Review further below about our clay day out.

As for August, well we have more work and fun times ahead of us. We:

  • have a hand building workshop with Adrian on Sunday 22 August, see further below for more information,

  • are urgently calling for more volunteers to help us with organising our Expressions 2021 exhibition - please email the Club (at: shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com) ASAP to express your interest. A meeting of the sub-committee will be called in the coming week - as Ed said above, we only have 3 months to go!

  • are sharing the flyer, further below, for the upcoming Zillmere Festival to be held on 18 September. The organisers are extending the application deadline for stall holders, so if anyone is interested in getting a stall, or sharing a stall with another member, please check out their Facebook page - the Zillmere Festival, and apply ASAP.

Cheers and happy reading! 

Tamara Vitale – President, SPC Inc. 

NEW OPENING TIMES  WEDNESDAYS + FRIDAYS 9:00am—1:00pmTuesday + Wednesday + Thursday  + Friday + Saturday Mornings 9:00am—1:00pm Thursday Evenings 6:00pm—9:00pmSESSION FEE — $7.00 per visit, payable either in person using your debit or credit card or by EFT to the club’s bank account. Account name: Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. Bank details: BSB 064124 Account number: 10518225Please let us know via email if you are intending to come to the club so we can maintain Covid-19 regulations on numbers within the studio. 

NEW OPENING TIMES
WEDNESDAYS + FRIDAYS
9:00am—1:00pm

Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday
+ Friday + Saturday Mornings
9:00am—1:00pm 

Thursday Evenings
6:00pm—9:00pm

SESSION FEE — $7.00 per visit, payable either in person using your debit or credit card or by EFT to the club’s bank account.

Account name: Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc.
Bank details: BSB 064124
Account number: 10518225

Please let us know via email if you are intending to come to the club so we can maintain Covid-19 regulations on numbers within the studio

From the Kiln CornerAugust and the Ekka winds are here. There was a rush of work , which came into the kilns with people getting pots ready for the Eubunpin Festival.  The festival was a success except for a few bursts of wind which created havoc.   As usual the kilns seem to never get a rest which means Gus is working overtime as he does the bulk of the loading. He is magic at fitting things in, especially when we get big pieces. And lately we have had a few big ones and strange shaped ones. But they always seem to get fitted in. We are working to get more air flow so the temperature in the kiln is more consistent throughout. This means we may not fit as much in each load. We don’t want to see people missing out, so it is important to plan a head.  Expressions will be at the end of October so start preparing those exhibition pieces and get them fired early, rather than later.  The glaze makers continue to mix their magic chemicals and are making and testing lots of different glazes for us. There have been a few mishaps damaging shelves with running glazes so please be conscious of not applying it too thickly when dipping or pouring. We are using more sacrificial platters to manage these mishaps, however avoidance is the much preferred method to protect our shelves. Remember when completing the firing forms you are declaring that you are responsible for the correct clay name, correct glaze name and correct firing temperature details and you have used the correct firing form. The firing forms are required to be completed before items are allowed to be fired. Failure to do this can result in glazes running onto the shelf during the firing process. To remove the excess glaze off the shelf by grinding, weakens it and the glaze can also seep into the shelf and come back to the surface when fired, causing a new pot to stick to the shelf. The shelves are reasonably expensive so we don’t want to be purchasing them when it can easily be avoided. Take extra care when you are glazing and ask the kiln or glaze team if you are unsure.Clay supplies are still hit and miss and we are trying to keep a range of clays you all like. Unfortunately, Walkers 10, white hand building and Raku Gold are not available. We have sculptural fine which is as close to White Hand Building as we can get. We have some White Earthenware clay to try that vitrifies at midfire for functional ware. Only a few PB103 and JB3 are in stock, we will try for Walkers 10 next week. BRT, White Raku, EW and Stoneware paper clay, and Bennet’s and Feeney’s Terracotta are all at the clubHousekeeping issues: Bats are being put away without being cleaned. Also, tools which includes clay cutters are being put away with clay on them. Please clean your bats (top bottom and around edges), tools, and water containers before putting them away.  As always thanks for everyone’s support and help in keeping the club running smoothly. Greg, Linda, Catharine and Gabriel

From the Kiln Corner

August and the Ekka winds are here. 

There was a rush of work , which came into the kilns with people getting pots ready for the Eubunpin Festival.  The festival was a success except for a few bursts of wind which created havoc.  

As usual the kilns seem to never get a rest which means Gus is working overtime as he does the bulk of the loading. He is magic at fitting things in, especially when we get big pieces. And lately we have had a few big ones and strange shaped ones. But they always seem to get fitted in. 

We are working to get more air flow so the temperature in the kiln is more consistent throughout. This means we may not fit as much in each load. We don’t want to see people missing out, so it is important to plan a head.  

Expressions will be at the end of October so start preparing those exhibition pieces and get them fired early, rather than later.  

The glaze makers continue to mix their magic chemicals and are making and testing lots of different glazes for us. 

There have been a few mishaps damaging shelves with running glazes so please be conscious of not applying it too thickly when dipping or pouring. We are using more sacrificial platters to manage these mishaps, however avoidance is the much preferred method to protect our shelves. Remember when completing the firing forms you are declaring that you are responsible for the correct clay namecorrect glaze name and correct firing temperature details and you have used the correct firing form. The firing forms are required to be completed before items are allowed to be fired. Failure to do this can result in glazes running onto the shelf during the firing process. To remove the excess glaze off the shelf by grinding, weakens it and the glaze can also seep into the shelf and come back to the surface when fired, causing a new pot to stick to the shelf. The shelves are reasonably expensive so we don’t want to be purchasing them when it can easily be avoided.

Take extra care when you are glazing and ask the kiln or glaze team if you are unsure.

Clay supplies are still hit and miss and we are trying to keep a range of clays you all like. Unfortunately, Walkers 10, white hand building and Raku Gold are not available. We have sculptural fine which is as close to White Hand Building as we can get. We have some White Earthenware clay to try that vitrifies at midfire for functional ware. Only a few PB103 and JB3 are in stock, we will try for Walkers 10 next week. BRT, White Raku, EW and Stoneware paper clay, and Bennet’s and Feeney’s Terracotta are all at the club

Housekeeping issues: Bats are being put away without being cleaned. Also, tools which includes clay cutters are being put away with clay on them. Please clean your bats (top bottom and around edges), tools, and water containers before putting them away.  

As always thanks for everyone’s support and help in keeping the club running smoothly. 

Greg, Linda, Catharine and Gabriel

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Do you know anyone that shows an interest in your pottery?

If you do, why not invite them to come and try pottery for themselves. The first session is free and you know that once you have made something with clay… you’re hooked!

If you haven’t already – don’t forget to join the club!

Remember you need to be a member of our club to use the facilities and have first access to join the workshops.

shorncliffepotteryclubincmembership@hotmail.com

Being Respectful, Feeling Safe

The club’s Code of Conduct was written to guide the safety and respect of members. Developing friendships, being co-operative, sharing ideas and skills as well as being respectful to each other in words and actions is something in which the club takes great pride. When members are working in the SPC Inc. studio or interacting with other members via electronic means, everyone has a right to feel safe and not harrassed

The Code of Conduct can be found in your membership documentation or you can request a copy from the Membership Officer here or you can read it here.

Help Please

Since incorporation Shorncliffe Pottery Club has been running with a core committee of seven. Within this committee the members have multiple roles. These roles are ongoing and necessary for the smooth running of the club for its members. There are also initiatives and opportunities available to the club, but we need some more assistance to make these happen. 

In the day to day running of the club, Gus and Linda are doing a great job managing the kilns and firing, keeping the club clean and the storeroom well arranged. To enable the club to be open on more days and to give our two hard workers some time for other things some assistance in the day to day operations of the club would be greatly appreciated. 

Big thanks goes to both Christina Allen for opening the club on Friday mornings and to Catharine Bennett for opening on Wednesday mornings.

Tamara our president is currently also doing the role of treasurer. There are many things that Tamara does on behalf of the club, this has been very noticeable in organising the Expressions Exhibition, liaising with SASArt for the Easter Art Show, and assisting in the organising of the Einbunpin Festival stall. 

We are urgently seeking a member to take on the role of treasurer on a permanent basis. The accounting system we have is very, very simple – no specialised software is involved. If you can help please let us know.

There are many opportunities for clubs to access Grants, such as the Gaming Fund. Thanks goes to Caecelia Skipsey who has volunteered to help write Grant proposals. If you hear of any Grants, email the committee to let them know to pass onto Caecelia.

It has been a yearly and much anticipated event for the Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. and SASArt to hold the Expressions Exhibition. To be able to continue to hold exhibitions, the committee seeks the assistance of some members to form a sub-committee to manage the Expressions Exhibition and exhibitions into the future. 

For members, if you find that you can help in any way please contact us on the club email. shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com

Zillmere Library Display

The display at Zillmere Library (corner of Zillmere Road and Jennings Street) will be showcased for the month of August. Well done to the potters who were selected to display their pots. And a big Thank You to Linda Rosenthal for organising the exhibit.

Club Clay Options and Details

These are the current clay bodies that we have in our store. If you have another clay that you prefer, speak to Gus or Linda to see if they can get it in for you.

BIG thanks to Clare Houston for putting this comprehensive list together.

Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. has signed up with Containers for Change - a simple recycling system for cans and bottles. So if you would like to help the club and donate the money you receive from recycling your cans and bottles, now you can. It’s easy to do. Take your cans and bottles to a Containers for Change site and use our unique Scheme ID number to have the money go directly to the Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. bank account. The club’s Scheme ID number is:  C10465553  If the Scheme ID isn't working (argh technology!) and you get cash instead from the recycling machine, just pop the money in the tea jar in the club’s kitchen. There is a Containers for Change recycle site directly across from the Club entrance. It takes deposits so if you don’t have time to recycle yourself, you can put the cans and bottles into a garbage bag, write our Scheme ID on the bag or a tag, and leave it at the door of the Containers for Change building in Kempster St. when you come to pottery. They also have depots all over the city – just check the website for one closest to you. EASY as 1 2 3

Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. has signed up with Containers for Change - a simple recycling system for cans and bottles. So if you would like to help the club and donate the money you receive from recycling your cans and bottles, now you can.

It’s easy to do. Take your cans and bottles to a Containers for Change site and use our unique Scheme ID number to have the money go directly to the Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. bank account. 

The club’s Scheme ID number is: C10465553 

If the Scheme ID isn't working (argh technology!) and you get cash instead from the recycling machine, just pop the money in the tea jar in the club’s kitchen.

There is a Containers for Change recycle site directly across from the Club entrance. It takes deposits so if you don’t have time to recycle yourself, you can put the cans and bottles into a garbage bag, write our Scheme ID on the bag or a tag, and leave it at the door of the Containers for Change building in Kempster St. when you come to pottery. They also have depots all over the city – just check the website for one closest to you. 

EASY as 1 2 3

Each month in the newsletter we will update the amount generated from the recycling. So don’t throw out those cans and bottles – recycle them for the benefit of the club and watch the dollars grow.

Each month in the newsletter we will update the amount generated from the recycling. So don’t throw out those cans and bottles – recycle them for the benefit of the club and watch the dollars grow.


$39.70

thank you!

August WorkshopA new workshop is planned for Sunday August 22nd. This will be tutored by one of our club members, Adrian Coles. This is a workshop for the handbuilders who would like to explore making something wild and eccentric. Adrian is generously donating his time for this workshop so that members can enjoy a reduced fee to participate. Introducing Adrian ColesAdrian has a Swiss background and comes from a family of famous sculptors and potters. Adrian’s mother was a legend at the Petrie Markets where she was known for her clay birds. Adrian learnt pottery from his mother as a child, selling alongside her at the markets. Later he was apprenticed at Bellbird Glen as a functional wheel throwing potter and then at Ceramicraft as a mould pourer. Adrian transitioned to become an artist, and a life covered in mud, creating wheel works, sculpting and mould making. Adrian is on Instagram – to see more of his work use this link:  www.instagram.com/lets_make_clay/

August Workshop

A new workshop is planned for Sunday August 22nd. This will be tutored by one of our club members, Adrian Coles. This is a workshop for the handbuilders who would like to explore making something wild and eccentric. Adrian is generously donating his time for this workshop so that members can enjoy a reduced fee to participate. 

Introducing Adrian Coles

Adrian has a Swiss background and comes from a family of famous sculptors and potters. Adrian’s mother was a legend at the Petrie Markets where she was known for her clay birds. Adrian learnt pottery from his mother as a child, selling alongside her at the markets. Later he was apprenticed at Bellbird Glen as a functional wheel throwing potter and then at Ceramicraft as a mould pourer. Adrian transitioned to become an artist, and a life covered in mud, creating wheel works, sculpting and mould making. Adrian is on Instagram – to see more of his work use this link:  www.instagram.com/lets_make_clay/

Workshop DetailsWhere:  Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. shedDate:  Sunday August 22Time:  10.00am to 3.00pmWhat to bring:Things which you can press into the clay or to build on top. Suggested are driftwood, stones, leaves, rocks, shells. See Adrian’s photos for inspirationBoard to put under your pieceTools, sponges etcYour lunch. Tea and coffee will be available.Clay:  Almost any clay is suitable but those with more grog would be best. Either BRT, Raku or white handbuilding clay if you want a smoother finish. These will be available for sale at the club on the day. Cost:  $50 includes club entry fee for the dayOther information:  Firing costs are extra. Our firing team has requested that pieces be kept much smaller than works Adrian generally makes. Register your interest The workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants. There is only one way to notify the club that you wish to participate. To register your interest in this workshop please email Ann at this email address: shorncliffepotteryclubincmembership@hotmail.comYou will then be sent confirmation that you have secured a place in the workshop and information on how to pay. 

Workshop Details

Where: Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. shed

Date: Sunday August 22

Time:  10.00am to 3.00pm

What to bring:

  • Things which you can press into the clay or to build on top. Suggested are driftwood, stones, leaves, rocks, shells. See Adrian’s photos for inspiration

  • Board to put under your piece

  • Tools, sponges etc

  • Your lunch. Tea and coffee will be available.

Clay: Almost any clay is suitable but those with more grog would be best. Either BRT, Raku or white handbuilding clay if you want a smoother finish. These will be available for sale at the club on the day. 

Cost: $50 includes club entry fee for the day

Other information: Firing costs are extra. Our firing team has requested that pieces be kept much smaller than works Adrian generally makes. 

Register your interest 

The workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants. There is only one way to notify the club that you wish to participate. 

To register your interest in this workshop please email Ann at this email address: shorncliffepotteryclubincmembership@hotmail.com

You will then be sent confirmation that you have secured a place in the workshop and information on how to pay. 

Club Tuition for Members
by Members

Tuition could be in wheel throwing, handbuilding and glaze making. The rate is $35 per session for up to three hours, but could be less dependent upon session length. From this, the club will take 20% commission. All payments must go through the club.

The club entry fee of $7 will apply for the learner member, but the tutor will be admitted as a volunteer for that session. 

If this is something that you would like as a tutor or a learner please contact the committee using the club email : shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com 

Einbunpin Festival ReviewEven though it was an early start, and some big gusts of wind made us change our setup in the middle of the day (RIP 1 x shade structure), we still had a great day at the festival being nicely positioned between the lagoon bridge and the rotunda (where our friends from SAS Art were set up). Over the day we had:three members, Margaret P, Adrian C and Ann G (and briefly Gabriel K), give throwing demonstrations, 17 people tried our ‘Have a Go’ offer on the pottery wheel, 8 members put items up for sale, 47 pieces sold (across all sellers), and welcomed a few new members.The organising sub-committee sends a HUGE Thank you to Gus for helping us to set-up and pull down, and to members Sarah S, Carmela A, Pat R, Gabriel K and Rebecca M for volunteering their time to assist us on the stall over the day.  See you again next year Einbunpin! Linda, Ann and Tamara

Einbunpin Festival Review

Even though it was an early start, and some big gusts of wind made us change our setup in the middle of the day (RIP 1 x shade structure), we still had a great day at the festival being nicely positioned between the lagoon bridge and the rotunda (where our friends from SAS Art were set up).

Over the day we had:

  • three members, Margaret P, Adrian C and Ann G (and briefly Gabriel K), give throwing demonstrations,

  • 17 people tried our ‘Have a Go’ offer on the pottery wheel,

  • 8 members put items up for sale,

  • 47 pieces sold (across all sellers), and

  • welcomed a few new members.

The organising sub-committee sends a HUGE Thank you to Gus for helping us to set-up and pull down, and to members Sarah S, Carmela A, Pat R, Gabriel K and Rebecca M for volunteering their time to assist us on the stall over the day.

See you again next year Einbunpin!

Linda, Ann and Tamara

Gus has informed us that as of yesterday the “SNAKES HAVE LEFT THE BUILDING.” Joshua the Snake Catcher removed two snakes from the shed. They were creating havoc with the kiln props and one just about caused a heart attack when it popped up in an unexpected place. Going to the fridge is now safe again. Thanks Gus for the quick response.

Gus has informed us that as of yesterday the “SNAKES HAVE LEFT THE BUILDING.” Joshua the Snake Catcher removed two snakes from the shed. They were creating havoc with the kiln props and one just about caused a heart attack when it popped up in an unexpected place. Going to the fridge is now safe again.

Thanks Gus for the quick response.

The Great Pottery ThrowdownIf you have access to Foxtel or Foxtel Go, or know someone who does, the new series 4 of The Great Pottery Throwdown from the UK has just started. It is on Thursday evenings at 8:30pm, repeated Friday mornings at 9:00am and Sunday evening at about 6:00pm, on the LifeStyle Channel. It still has Keith Brymer Jones judging but it also has a new judge (Richard Miller, the kiln manager from previous seasons) and presenter Siobhán McSweeney (Sister Michael from Derry Girls). Start watching for all sorts of clay capers, chaos and challenges.

The Great Pottery Throwdown

If you have access to Foxtel or Foxtel Go, or know someone who does, the new series 4 of The Great Pottery Throwdown from the UK has just started. It is on Thursday evenings at 8:30pm, repeated Friday mornings at 9:00am and Sunday evening at about 6:00pm, on the LifeStyle Channel. It still has Keith Brymer Jones judging but it also has a new judge (Richard Miller, the kiln manager from previous seasons) and presenter Siobhán McSweeney (Sister Michael from Derry Girls). Start watching for all sorts of clay capers, chaos and challenges.

To all our valued members who are having a birthday this month, we hope you have an exciting day and are spoilt rotten by your loved ones:Madeline Barklimore, Georgina Garrett, Ann Gillespie, Paz Grahame, Jenny Kingdom, Ed Trost, Tamara VitaleIf we have missed anybody, our sincere apologies – drop us an email so that we can include you next time!

To all our valued members who are having a birthday this month, we hope you have an exciting day and are spoilt rotten by your loved ones:

Madeline Barklimore, Georgina Garrett, Ann Gillespie, Paz Grahame, Jenny Kingdom, Ed Trost, Tamara Vitale

If we have missed anybody, our sincere apologies – drop us an email so that we can include you next time!

2021 Siliceous Award Entries Open

The $7,000 award will be given to the artist who best presents a work of ceramic excellence in any format. There is also a $1,000 people's choice award generously sponsored by Queensland Electrical Solutions. The 2021 Award is open to ceramicists across Australia and the winning entry will be acquired by Ceramic Arts Queensland for its permanent collection.

Entries close 3 September so - start creating that masterpiece!

Opening Night: Friday  22 October at The Butter Factory Arts Centre Cooroy

Download the entry form, and submit to info@ceramicartsqld.org.au

Good Posture On The WheelOne of the biggest things that you need to keep in mind as a potter is to watch your posture when working on the wheel. Bad posture can result in the following:Stress in your legs and feetInjury to your wristsCreation of a carpal tunnelInjury to your fingersBack pain and headachesRemember to sit at the level of the wheel head, or higher. But don’t be super arched over. Keep your back straight, your arms locked together, and make sure that your body is comfortable. If you feel that you are hunching over, you can use a mirror to check your profile.Options for maintaining good posture when wheel throwing include: some people throw standing up, others like to do it with a chair in a different position, some raise the seat of the wheel or the wheel itself, some like to stand against a wall to brace their body and have more strength, some swear by standing on a foam rubber mat as it reduces the stress on their feet and legs. So you see you have many options. The best thing to do is to be aware of your throwing posture, and if it hurts, take care of the problem right away, don’t let the pain continue. Throwing shouldn’t cause any pain or discomfort. Below are some examples of ways you can heighten your position or wheel in order to maintain good posture.courtesy of spinningpots.com

Good Posture On The Wheel

One of the biggest things that you need to keep in mind as a potter is to watch your posture when working on the wheel. Bad posture can result in the following:

  • Stress in your legs and feet

  • Injury to your wrists

  • Creation of a carpal tunnel

  • Injury to your fingers

  • Back pain and headaches

Remember to sit at the level of the wheel head, or higher. But don’t be super arched over. Keep your back straight, your arms locked together, and make sure that your body is comfortable. If you feel that you are hunching over, you can use a mirror to check your profile.

Options for maintaining good posture when wheel throwing include: some people throw standing up, others like to do it with a chair in a different position, some raise the seat of the wheel or the wheel itself, some like to stand against a wall to brace their body and have more strength, some swear by standing on a foam rubber mat as it reduces the stress on their feet and legs. So you see you have many options.

The best thing to do is to be aware of your throwing posture, and if it hurts, take care of the problem right away, don’t let the pain continue. Throwing shouldn’t cause any pain or discomfort. Below are some examples of ways you can heighten your position or wheel in order to maintain good posture.

courtesy of spinningpots.com

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Posture is vitally important when you are throwing on the wheel. Try to avoid the awkward postures as illustrated above. Stay in the Neutral Posture zone. And try to keep your work area at a handy and comfortable reach position, as shown below.

Posture is vitally important when you are throwing on the wheel. Try to avoid the awkward postures as illustrated above. Stay in the Neutral Posture zone. And try to keep your work area at a handy and comfortable reach position, as shown below.

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Tips For Starting A Ceramics CollectionNot Yet Perfect ceramics by Lucy Aboagye. Photo: Ridhwaan MoollaFrom the Sydney Morning Herald 31 July 2021“Buy what you love and what speaks to you, not what is ‘fashionable’ or the new ‘cool’ thing … classics are always timeless and in demand.” “Have pieces in your space you connect with, whether it’s on a superficial level or in a more personally meaningful way.” “You don’t have to go to interior design shops to find amazing pieces. Visit open studios and buy local.”“Touch ceramics and see how they feel. Mixing and matching finishes, textures and colours adds dimension to a space, from the hallway to a dining table.”“Don’t feel like you need to match pieces. Combining different pieces evokes different moods, emotions and shows your personality.”“Look for objects you are drawn to and think about the environment they will inhabit. If you plan to keep and cherish objects, think about their longevity and how they will inhabit your home for years.”

Tips For Starting A Ceramics Collection

Not Yet Perfect ceramics by Lucy Aboagye. Photo: Ridhwaan Moolla

From the Sydney Morning Herald 31 July 2021

“Buy what you love and what speaks to you, not what is ‘fashionable’ or the new ‘cool’ thing … classics are always timeless and in demand.” 

“Have pieces in your space you connect with, whether it’s on a superficial level or in a more personally meaningful way.” 

“You don’t have to go to interior design shops to find amazing pieces. Visit open studios and buy local.”

“Touch ceramics and see how they feel. Mixing and matching finishes, textures and colours adds dimension to a space, from the hallway to a dining table.”

“Don’t feel like you need to match pieces. Combining different pieces evokes different moods, emotions and shows your personality.”

“Look for objects you are drawn to and think about the environment they will inhabit. If you plan to keep and cherish objects, think about their longevity and how they will inhabit your home for years.”

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Common Glaze Problems

Shivering - A glaze with a lower expansion compared to the clay
Crazing - A glaze with a higher expansion compared to the clay
Crawling - Drying of underglaze before the application of the overglaze or excessive glaze
Blisters - Excessive glaze applied
Pin-Holing - Using glaze that isn’t mixed well or a badly controlled firing process

image courtesy flyeschool.com

President: Tamara Vitale  Vice President: Ken Bull  Secretary: Caroline Schleimer  Acting Treasurer: Tamara Vitale Committee Members: Gus Saunders, Linda Rosenthal,  Clare Houston & Ann GillespieNewsletter Editor: Ed Trost  email: shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com and follow us on website + instagram + facebook…Until next month…  HAPPY POTTING!

President: Tamara Vitale 
Vice President: Ken Bull 
Secretary: Caroline Schleimer 
Acting Treasurer: Tamara Vitale
Committee Members: Gus Saunders, Linda Rosenthal,
Clare Houston & Ann Gillespie

Newsletter Editor: Ed Trost  

email: shorncliffepotteryclubinc@hotmail.com 

and follow us on

website + instagram + facebook

…Until next month…
HAPPY POTTING!

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Ed Trost

Big fan of Squarespace since way back at version 2 I think. 

https://www.trost.com.au
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