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online slideshow- indigenous pottery making

updated sat 9 aug 08

 

Sarah Gutierrez on thu 7 aug 08


I am new to clayart and have been listening to all the debates and discussi=
ons with curiosity.=A0 I must say that this particular=A0video has inspired=
me to come out of the=A0shadows and express my appreciation for all the=A0=
resources and images that are shared on clayart.=A0 One thing is fairly obv=
ious=A0- the love=A0of clay is a common thread.=0A=0A=A0=0ASarah Gutierrez=
=0Awww.sassafrasspottery.com =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A----- Original Message ----=0AF=
rom: Eric Mindling =0ATo: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.=
ORG=0ASent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 7:57:40 AM=0ASubject: Online slideshow=
- Indigenous Pottery Making=0A=0AHello Potters,=0A=0AI've just put together=
a slideshow highlighting the process of clay making and vessel forming in =
a Zapotec village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Open the link below and click "start s=
lideshow" and suddenly you'll be traveling to a far away land of potters.=
=0A=0Ahttp://albums.phanfare.com/traditionsmexico/2451397#imageID=3D3974914=
5=0A=0AIn part 2, which I'm editing right now, I'll take you through the wo=
nderfully smoky firing process.=0A=0APlease let me know if you've enjoyed t=
his, it will inspire me to pull more images together from the archives on o=
ther pottery processes here in Southern Mexico.=0A=0ABuen dia,=0AEric Mindl=
ing=0AHead Honcho=0ATraditions Mexico inc.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ATraditions Mexico =
Hands On Tours=0AOaxaca, Mexico=0ATOURS www.traditionsmexico.com=0AINDIGENO=
US POTTERY www.manos-de-oaxaca.com=0ATRAVEL THROUGH IMAGES www.traditionsme=
xico.phanfare.com=0A

Eric Mindling on thu 7 aug 08


Hello Potters,

I've just put together a slideshow highlighting the process of clay making and vessel forming in a Zapotec village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Open the link below and click "start slideshow" and suddenly you'll be traveling to a far away land of potters.

http://albums.phanfare.com/traditionsmexico/2451397#imageID=39749145

In part 2, which I'm editing right now, I'll take you through the wonderfully smoky firing process.

Please let me know if you've enjoyed this, it will inspire me to pull more images together from the archives on other pottery processes here in Southern Mexico.

Buen dia,
Eric Mindling
Head Honcho
Traditions Mexico inc.




Traditions Mexico Hands On Tours
Oaxaca, Mexico
TOURS www.traditionsmexico.com
INDIGENOUS POTTERY www.manos-de-oaxaca.com
TRAVEL THROUGH IMAGES www.traditionsmexico.phanfare.com

Logan Johnson on thu 7 aug 08


Hey There Eric,

What a SUPER slide show !=A0 Thanks so much for posting it .=A0=20
=A0I used to think waiting for the next episode of "Project Runway" was har=
d.=A0 But waiting for part two of your show is really going to be rough! ;o=
D=A0=A0=A0 Oh well, If I can wait to open the kiln after a glaze firing I g=
uess I can tough it out 'till you finish editing.
Thanks again !
Logan

Logan Johnson=20
Yakima Valley Pottery & Supply=20
719 w. Nob Hill blvd.=20
Yakima Wa. 98902=20
(509) 469-6966=20
www.yakimavalleypottery.net

=0A=0A=0A

Bob Johnson on thu 7 aug 08


This was terrific! More!

Bob
Southern Oregon

-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Eric Mindling
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:58 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Online slideshow- Indigenous Pottery Making

Hello Potters,

I've just put together a slideshow highlighting the process of clay making
and vessel forming in a Zapotec village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Open the link
below and click "start slideshow" and suddenly you'll be traveling to a far
away land of potters.

http://albums.phanfare.com/traditionsmexico/2451397#imageID=39749145

In part 2, which I'm editing right now, I'll take you through the
wonderfully smoky firing process.

Please let me know if you've enjoyed this, it will inspire me to pull more
images together from the archives on other pottery processes here in
Southern Mexico.

Buen dia,
Eric Mindling
Head Honcho
Traditions Mexico inc.




Traditions Mexico Hands On Tours
Oaxaca, Mexico
TOURS www.traditionsmexico.com
INDIGENOUS POTTERY www.manos-de-oaxaca.com
TRAVEL THROUGH IMAGES www.traditionsmexico.phanfare.com

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Kris Bliss on thu 7 aug 08


wow, thank you eric !!
bliss

-

I've just put together a slideshow highlighting the process of clay making
and vessel forming in a Zapotec village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Open the link
below and click "start slideshow" and suddenly you'll be traveling to a far
away land of potters.

http://albums.phanfare.com/traditionsmexico/2451397#imageID=39749145

In part 2, which I'm editing right now, I'll take you through the
wonderfully smoky firing process.

Please let me know if you've enjoyed this, it will inspire me to pull more
images together from the archives on other pottery processes here in
Southern Mexico.

Buen dia,
Eric Mindling
Head Honcho
Traditions Mexico inc.




Traditions Mexico Hands On Tours
Oaxaca, Mexico
TOURS www.traditionsmexico.com
INDIGENOUS POTTERY www.manos-de-oaxaca.com
TRAVEL THROUGH IMAGES www.traditionsmexico.phanfare.com


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Potterybyjohn on thu 7 aug 08


Eric,

You have a very nice presentation; beautiful images, well organized,
informative and the kicker, a little folk music to enjoy while you look.
Makes me want to go to the edge of the village to make some mud too. I hope
you do make the firing one too. I'll be waiting.

John Lowes
Sandy Springs, GA

Hollis on thu 7 aug 08


I'm with Kris. Thank you. What a great presentation. And who makes the
music?
Hollis Engley
Hatchville Pottery
E. Falmouth MA
hatchvillepottery.com

On Aug 7, 2008, at 3:17 PM, Kris Bliss wrote:

> wow, thank you eric !!
> bliss
>
> -
>
> I've just put together a slideshow highlighting the process of clay
> making
> and vessel forming in a Zapotec village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Open the
> link
> below and click "start slideshow" and suddenly you'll be traveling to
> a far
> away land of potters.
>
> http://albums.phanfare.com/traditionsmexico/2451397#imageID=39749145
>
> In part 2, which I'm editing right now, I'll take you through the
> wonderfully smoky firing process.
>
> Please let me know if you've enjoyed this, it will inspire me to pull
> more
> images together from the archives on other pottery processes here in
> Southern Mexico.
>
> Buen dia,
> Eric Mindling
> Head Honcho
> Traditions Mexico inc.
>
>
>
>
> Traditions Mexico Hands On Tours
> Oaxaca, Mexico
> TOURS www.traditionsmexico.com
> INDIGENOUS POTTERY www.manos-de-oaxaca.com
> TRAVEL THROUGH IMAGES www.traditionsmexico.phanfare.com
>
>
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> No virus found in this incoming message.
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> 8/6/2008
> 8:23 AM
>

Jeanie Silver on thu 7 aug 08


Eric
Your Zapotec slideshow was terrific! Great photographs and impressive
potters-can't wait for part 2...
Jeanie in Pa.