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south africa - potters b&b and workshops

updated sat 27 feb 99

 

Robert Compton on fri 26 feb 99

Hi,

We corresponded awhile back about the B&B program. We have a new web
site you might want ot look in on for the program now. On another front
though I am interested in coming to South Africa in the winter/spring of
2000 and would like to see if I can connect with potters groups there about
giving workshops. This is mostly just a method we use to get together with
potters. Do you have any leads or ideas??

We are just in the early planning stages now and if nothing pans out in
South Africa we will probably go back to New Zealand for the 4th time to
give workshops there. We did workshops in northern Ireland, Wales, England
and the rep of Ireland last spring, and are interested in staying in english
speaking countries, to make giving workshops easier.

TIA

Bob

TMartens wrote:

> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> That blues thing certainly translates across the ocean too. Here in
> SA blue is just as popular. My gripe is that I can't find a recipe
> for a blue I like. It is either too regular, too dark/light.....wish
> I could find a recipe for a nice satiny medium blue with spitty spots
> in it.( OK so I am in my spotty phase, pots not face, I am past
> *that*)
> All the recipes posted either have the dratted Ghastley(unobtainable)
> or some other goodies I can't get.
> Toni with the blues blues.
> >message---------------------------- Someone, don't remember who,
> >mentioned that all of her customers wanted blue colors. Everyone I
> >deal with has the same preference, blue colors. This is a question
> >for those of you have been in "pots" for 10 years or more. Do color
> >preferences go in cycles like house decorating colors? Or are blues
> >just preferred by most people? Does the region you market in make a
> >difference? Diane Bird Lady in Florida

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