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throwing demos at fairs etc

updated sat 7 nov 09

 

Gower on sat 7 nov 09


Lis I am a beginner and I will go to any fair exhibition etc where a potter
is giving a demo. It teaches me. It inspires me. I will buy something if =
I
can learn from it, keep it as an inspiration to keep going with my own work
or just because I love it. I don't know how profitable it is to the
demonstrator in dollar terms but it gives inspiration to beginners, teaches
them and if you give lessons can get you students. Thank you to everyone
who gives of their time to share their passion with others. I hope it is
profitable to you in dollar terms as well. I have never thought of you as
trained seals but as passionate artists.
kind regards
Debby
Mullujmbimby AUstralia

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From: "Lis Allison"
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:24 AM
To:
Subject: On Being a Trained Seal

> On Friday 06 November 2009, Fred Parker wrote:
>
>> I moved away from all of it because I tired of being a "trained seal"
>> whose mission was entertaining in exchange for verbal praise and
>> admiration -- rarely purchases. I have met few who regard what I do as
>
> Love it! For years, when someone is blithering at me about something they
> want me to do, like demo-ing pottery at their Good Cause Open House or
> whatever, when I find myself thinking, 'What am I, a trained seal?' I kno=
w
> to say 'no.'
>
> What opinions do Clayart-ers have about doing throwing demos at sales,
> fairs, exhibitions etc.? I have a viewpoint, but would like to know what
> others think. Give me some perspective, please!
>
> Lis
>
> --
> Elisabeth Allison
> Pine Ridge Studio
> www.Pine-Ridge-Studio.blogspot.com