Thursday, December 29, 2016

January Meeting

Our next meeting will be held at Atlantic Pottery Supply on January 8th. The general meeting starts at 2pm. 
We will have a hands-on program creating and duplicating stamps by Christie R. And Sandy W. 
Members are encouraged to bring favorite stamps and organic material they'd like to share with other members. 
Please plan to enjoy for our pot luck meal, and socializing with your clay loving friends. 

Wednesday, December 7, 2016


    Clay Network Showcase 2016 is now at Archway Framing, in Atlantic Beach, FL., through December.

For our participating members, there will be $400 in prizes to be awarded to the best works!
 
Pottery makes great gifts! See our display, and shop for handmade pottery. Meet the artists at our reception December 15th, 5-9pm. We will have complimentary wine and appetizers, music, art, and friendly people.

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Display at the Beaches Library

Clay Network artists are on display at the Beaches Library in Neptune Beach until the end of August. The attached pictures don't do it justice.I hope you get a chance to stop by and see it in person. Thanks to everyone who loaned their pottery for this display! 





Friday, June 24, 2016

July Meeting

  We will be having our bi-monthly meeting SUNDAY, 10 July, at Wild Ginger Studios. 
We will start at 2pm.

 There will be a glaze spraying demonstration by Gary Mease that will kick off the meeting. There will be three types of cone 5-6 ash glazes from which to choose. 

If you would like to try out the technique please bring a bisqued piece with either YOUR base glaze applied or have the bottom waxed and ready to go for dipping in the studio satin white.



Examples of the ash glazes that will be used for the demo are present on the Wild Ginger Pottery Studio website. 

After the demo, we will conduct the general meeting which will be followed by the fantastic pot luck. Please consider bringing a dish to share.

Library display items will be ready for hand-off. If you would like to have some of your pots displayed, please bring them to the meeting.




PLEASE, Bring a clean gallon jug, or a gallon jug with water, if you want to make yourself some "Magic Water". We will provide the ingredients for that.

 Reminder: We have an actual library that is available at meetings for members to "check out" materials. 

We look forward to seeing everyone.


 Please check our Clay Network Facebook Page for the most up to date information.
You may contact our corresponding secretary at claynetwork2014@gmail.com if you have additional questions.

https://www.facebook.com/theclaynetwork

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Featured Member Artist: Margaret Jimeson

Clay Network is pleased to introduce the Featured Member Artist series that will highlight the talent of one of our members
Margaret Jimeson is a founding member of Clay Network who began her career in ceramics over 55 years ago and will celebrate her 90th birthday in April 2016. Clay Network is honored to have this gifted and talented individual as part of our group and we have chosen her as our debut Featured Member Artist.
CN: Tell us about yourself
MJ: I was born in Baltimore, MD and am one of 6 children. I was unable to finish high school and began working early on. I have been married 67 years. When my children were in junior high, I returned to school to get my GED.
CN: When did you begin your career in pottery?
MJ: Well, I remember I was throwing a pot on the wheel and my friend came in and said that President Kennedy had been shot. That was a while ago! 
I attended a Jr. college in Baltimore graduating with honors in General Studies. Later, I received a Senatorial scholarship for the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore where I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Art Education. I graduated from college while my daughter was graduating HS. I taught Elementary Art for 15 years. Later, I took a sabbatical and received a Master's in Art Education at the University of MD at Towson College. While teaching art, I obtained my Master's in Ceramics at the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore. Eventually, I worked part-time while focusing on ceramics at the prestigious Potter's Guild of Baltimore. You have to be juried in to this talented group.
CN: Why ceramics?
MJ: Pottery was the love of my life. I wasn't comfortable with art when there were too many tools between me and the art. I want to make stuff with my hands. That's why I love clay.
CN: What is your favorite book? 
MJ: "To Kill a Mockingbird"…I have read it several times
CN: What is your favorite pottery book?
MJ: A hand building book by Paulus Berensohn: Finding One's Way With Clay, Pinched Pottery and the Color of Clay
CN: Who is your favorite potter?
MJ: I really like a hand builder from Jacksonville; Charlie Brown. His pots are totally black, burnished pots. I was attracted to his work. He was a giving person. I loved the simplicity. Potters should be giving with their knowledge. He was like that.
CN: What is your favorite tool?
MJ: Hands. I try to get as few tools as possible between me and the pots as I can. I couldn't be a potter if I couldn't use my hands.
CN: What is your best tip?
MJ: Repetition--develop things that lead to multiples. If you have an idea, find a way to replicate it. I use styrofoam for this technique. Make what people like even if it isn't what you always want to make. That way, your hobby isn't costing you money.
CN: Tell us how Clay Network began
MJ: I moved to Florida in 1979. Several of us got together to just meet other potters and order supplies in bulk because it was cheaper. There was a shop where we all bought supplies: Atlantic Beach Pottery. Later, we became more organized and developed by-laws. It began small and has really grown now.
CN: Is your pottery in collections or exhibits?
MJ: Over the years, I have sold my pottery all over. It resides mostly with private collectors. I do have a commissioned hanging piece for the Unitarian Church.
CN: Do you have any advice for the rest of us?
MJ: Use your hands. Use the least amount of tools as possible.
(2016, #1)

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Our next meeting will be Sunday, May, 1 at 2pm.
Please check our Clay Network Facebook Page for the most up to date information.You may contact our corresponding secretary at claynetwork2014@gmail.com if you have additional questions.
https://www.facebook.com/theclaynetwork
Please check our Clay Network Facebook Page for the most up to date information.You may contact our corresponding secretary at claynetwork2014@gmail.com if you have additional questions.
https://www.facebook.com/theclaynetwork