NEW Photography Position - 5pts

 

We have created a new Clayfolk position open to our members. Firstly this position is to help facilitate our members to take photos of their own work by renting out the new photo-cube. Secondly the photographer will take photos during the Clayfolk Show and during two general meetings a year. Since this is a new position it is being created on a trial basis for one year. After the first year we will see what worked and what didn’t and modify accordingly.

Duties :

The Photo-Cube

The Cube will be introduced to the group at the July 14, general meeting. Members will be able to rent the cube very reasonably ($5) plus a deposit ($50) to insure the cube is well maintained. Another aspect of this position is to bring the cube to two general meetings per year for people to photograph work and to become educated in using the cube.

Clayfolk Show Photos

The photographer will be responsible for taking photos during the Clayfolk show (demos etc.) to help with future advertising and the web-page.

If you are interested in this position and/or have any questions about it please contact Penelope by emailing pdews@usa.net or phoning 541-535-1128. 

 

NOTE : You need to own a digital camera, have some knowledge of photography, be able to do simple photo editing (Don Clarke our webpage expert will be able to help with this), and know how to email photos.

 

My heartfelt gratitude to the Clayfolk potters

from Jackson County Empty Bowls

 

The 11th Annual Empty Bowls project, which is a collaborative effort between Clayfolk, The Schneider Museum, The Art Department at SOU and Soroptimist International of Ashland generated $4,224 to donate to four food banks in the Rogue Valley. Clearly without the donations and the support from Clayfolk and other local potters this event would not happen. As the co-chair in 2010 I want to express my gratitude for all of the bowls, the artwork and the products the members of Clayfolk donated. Hannah Brehmer, the Clayfolk representative for 2010, played a major part in making the event successful. I hope Hannah, along with Clayfolk, benefited from the publicity. Dialogue has already begun with Stephanie Friedman, the 2011 Clayfolk Empty Bowls rep. Part of our discussion included ways of providing the potters who donate products more recognition.

 

The Empty Bowls committee welcomes your ideas and suggestions. Thanks for contributing your time and your talent-- it makes a difference for the hungry in our community.

Sue Kurth Soroptimists International of Ashland co-chair Empty Bowls sales 2011

 

Josephine County Empty Bowls

 

This year's EMPTY BOWLS event is on Tuesday, October 12th at Parkway Christian Center - 6PM to 8PM . The event benefits both Options and the local Food Bank. Also, please consider making other pottery items for donation to their auction? Donations will be accepted in September.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

 

OPA empty bowls are selling so well that AN EMERGENCY CALL FOR MORE BOWLS HAD TO BE SENT OUT. Here is a little radio show that highlights hunger and solutions as part of a piece on hunger in Oregon . Check out the link http://www.kink.fm/Combating-Hunger-in-Oregon/7606357

 

 

CALL FOR ENTRIES

 

ACGA Clay & Glass National Juried Competition

An Exciting New Exhibition Opportunity for Clay and Glass Artists

January 22 – March 4, 2011 near Los Angeles at the City of Brea Art Gallery. Open to all forms of handmade clay and glass: functional, decorative and sculptural. The deadline is October 30th. Entry fees are $15 for one piece, $25 for two, and $30 for three. The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) is a non-profit membership organization which began in 1945. It is dedicated to establishing and maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and design in clay and glass. To learn more about the venue and the City of Brea Art Gallery, visit www.breagallery.com. Direct all questions to 2011 acganational@gmail.com or go to www.acga.net and scroll to the right side of the homepage for a link.

 

Niche Awards Call for Entries 2011

The Niche was established in 1989 to celebrate innovation and excellance for American and Canadian fine craft. Categories include Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Metal, Wood, Jewelry, Basketry, Judaica and more.

Entry deadlines and fees :

$40.00 by August 31, 2010 for Professionals (actively involved in design and production of a craft being supplied to galleries)

$18.00 by September 30, 2010 for Students (attending undergraduate, graduate or cerfication in arts/crafts)

Winners are announced at a ceremony in Philadelphia on February 18, 2011 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center . For eligibility, entry guidelines and application go to www.NICHEAwards.com or call 800.432.7238 extension 206 or email to infor@rosengrp.com

 

 

Options for receiving your Newsletter

 

As postage continues to increase, please consider getting your newsletter via your computer. It's fast, fileable, printable and cheaper. If you aren't able to get it electronically, then please enjoy the hard copy that will arrive in your mailbox!!

 

 

Some updates to the Clayfolk webpage

 

There is a new splash page with an update from Shirley and we've added the awesome list of Expert Tips/Tools/Techniques. Plus, I'd like to remind you that the webpage is your webpage and you can use it to announce and list your upcoming events/sales/shows/etc by simply clicking on the Events link and sending in your listing.

And is there someone out there that would like to volunteer to add some logic to the wonderful tips-tools-techniques section. In the current format it is quite random and would probably be more useful if it were organized into categories/etc. So ... if you're good with MSWord and have some free time let me know and I'll send you the original document.

don clarke  enews@clayfolk.org

 

 

Bits and Pieces of Good Information

For Sale

Lockerbie Kick Wheel with motor - $350.

Brent model B electric wheel - $250.

Contact Jon King 541-602-3412 or jonk13@earthlink.net

 

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UPCOMING General Meeting

 

Wednesday July 14th  6pm

At the Cassaleggios'

805 South 3rd Street in Jacksonville

 

Directions from Medford

Take Highway 238 to Jacksonville which will become North 5th in Jacksonville . Turn right onto California Street, go two blocks to South 3rd and turn left going south on South 3rd Street.

 

From Ashland

Take Highway 99 north to South Stage Road, turn left and follow South Stage Road into Jacksonville . South Stage will become California Street in Jacksonville . Go two blocks to South 3rd Street and turn left going South on 3rd.

 

From the Applegate

Take Highway 238 to Jacksonville which will become California Street in Jacksonville . Continue on California Street east to South 3rd Street , turning right going south on South 3rd Street .

 

Once on South 3rd Street continue to the intersection of South 3rd, Graham and Sterling Streets- The driveway for 805 is on the left, opposite this intersection and is marked with a large white sign post. Follow the driveway uphill to the top.