I.Lewis on sat 29 jan 00
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There has been a lot of news about the forthcoming conference in Denver and
though the thought of coming north to participate and meet you all is
attractive. But the cost for three days is just a bit out of the range of my
spending power at the moment. However, I can see the point of attending such
meetings and of making contributions. Having attended and spoken at National
Ceramics Conferences in Australia I do appreciate the hard work put in by
organisers, the effort made by presenters of papers , the value of the =
social
exchanges which take place at interim times and the benefits people take =
away to
use after the event.
One of the things which would occur after an Australian NCC was the =
distribution
of a document which contained records of lectures and addresses by notable
people. In addition Janet Mansfield, who is I understand a featured artist =
at
Denver, in her role of publisher and editor made sure outstanding writing =
was
published for the greater good of Aussie clayworkers who for a variety of
reasons couldnot attend.
There have also been other events which have had their content published. =
The
Salt Glaze Exhibition in Germany put out Catalogues with essays which were =
most
informative documents.
Given that NCECA conferences are for all who have an interest in clay, =
ceramics
and the transfer, through education, of cultural heritage associated with =
our
art and craft, then it seems necessary to ensure that not only is it well
publicised beforehand to get the greatest level of attendance but also that
transactions, lectures, research papers and other information should be
published for sale, not only to members of the organisation but to the =
greater
World audience.
Sadly, unable to come over to meet a lot of Internet Friends,
Ivor Lewis
Louis Katz on sun 30 jan 00
Dear Ivor Lewis
The NCECA Journal is available for sale. Conference attendees recieve it for
free, unless they attend by day pass or institutional membership. Details are
available on our website at http://nceca.net
Louis
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> ------------------
> There has been a lot of news about the forthcoming conference in Denver and
> though the thought of coming north to participate and meet you all is
> attractive. But the cost for three days is just a bit out of the range of my
> spending power at the moment. However, I can see the point of attending such
> meetings and of making contributions. Having attended and spoken at National
> Ceramics Conferences in Australia I do appreciate the hard work put in by
> organisers, the effort made by presenters of papers , the value of the
> social
> exchanges which take place at interim times and the benefits people take
> away to
> use after the event.
>
> One of the things which would occur after an Australian NCC was the
> distribution
> of a document which contained records of lectures and addresses by notable
> people. In addition Janet Mansfield, who is I understand a featured artist
> at
> Denver, in her role of publisher and editor made sure outstanding writing
> was
> published for the greater good of Aussie clayworkers who for a variety of
> reasons couldnot attend.
>
> There have also been other events which have had their content published.
> The
> Salt Glaze Exhibition in Germany put out Catalogues with essays which were
> most
> informative documents.
>
> Given that NCECA conferences are for all who have an interest in clay,
> ceramics
> and the transfer, through education, of cultural heritage associated with
> our
> art and craft, then it seems necessary to ensure that not only is it well
> publicised beforehand to get the greatest level of attendance but also that
> transactions, lectures, research papers and other information should be
> published for sale, not only to members of the organisation but to the
> greater
> World audience.
>
> Sadly, unable to come over to meet a lot of Internet Friends,
>
> Ivor Lewis
>
Veena Raghavan on sun 30 jan 00
Message text written by Ceramic Arts Discussion List
>
Given that NCECA conferences are for all who have an interest in clay,
ceramics
and the transfer, through education, of cultural heritage associated with
our
art and craft, then it seems necessary to ensure that not only is it well
publicised beforehand to get the greatest level of attendance but also that
transactions, lectures, research papers and other information should be
published for sale, not only to members of the organisation but to the
greater
World audience.
Sadly, unable to come over to meet a lot of Internet Friends,
Ivor Lewis<
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As someone who cannot afford to go to NCECA but would love to do so, I
would like to second Ivor's suggestion. It would be wonderful to have
access to some of the information discussed at NCECA. After the event, we
get these tantalizing titbits in posts by Clayarters, who did attend, and
wish we could know more about the process or other information they are
referring to. So, yes, please, is there some way that non-attendees could
have access to all the wonders and ideas discussed?
To all those who are going to attend. Have a wonderful time.
Veena
Veena Raghavan
75124.2520@compuserve.com
Dwiggins, Sandra (NCI) on mon 31 jan 00
This brings up an interesting point...what happened to all the video that was
taken during the demonstrations last year? I particularly would like to see
the Karen Douherty stuff preserved and available. That was probably the last
time, or the first time she had some documentation of her work habits and
technique. I would also think that the Nan Smith demonstration, which was
quite complex, should be available on video. There was a video person at all
the demos. I hope that it just wasn't a feed to the screen and not an actual
taping. If so, it would be a terrible waste.
Also, I think it would be extremely difficult to publish the slide lectures.
The lectures I attended relied heavily on slide material and the speakers
commenting on the slides. The format is the same as most workshop presentations
and art history courses. The lecture on Art Deco/Art Nouveau tiles is now a
book. That was a superb lecture---as was the presentation on three-legged pots.
Although that's not a book, it certainly should be. Can't imagine how these
presentations could have been transmitted....unless of course we could get a
live feed over the Web.
Any geeks who are also clay people out there interested in taking up that
challenge? Russell?
Sandy
-----Original Message-----
From: Veena Raghavan [SMTP:75124.2520@compuserve.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 4:22 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: NCECA. How does the rest of the Clay World know the results?
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Message text written by Ceramic Arts Discussion List
>
Given that NCECA conferences are for all who have an interest in clay,
ceramics
and the transfer, through education, of cultural heritage associated with
our
art and craft, then it seems necessary to ensure that not only is it well
publicised beforehand to get the greatest level of attendance but also that
transactions, lectures, research papers and other information should be
published for sale, not only to members of the organisation but to the
greater
World audience.
Sadly, unable to come over to meet a lot of Internet Friends,
Ivor Lewis<
------------------
As someone who cannot afford to go to NCECA but would love to do so, I
would like to second Ivor's suggestion. It would be wonderful to have
access to some of the information discussed at NCECA. After the event, we
get these tantalizing titbits in posts by Clayarters, who did attend, and
wish we could know more about the process or other information they are
referring to. So, yes, please, is there some way that non-attendees could
have access to all the wonders and ideas discussed?
To all those who are going to attend. Have a wonderful time.
Veena
Veena Raghavan
75124.2520@compuserve.com
Russel Fouts on tue 1 feb 00
Sandra,
>> Any geeks who are also clay people out there interested in taking up that
challenge? Russell? <<
Who you callin' a geek!
I agree that it would be great to see the videoed presentations made
available. "Up on Three Legs" was a great presentation and, you're right, it
should be a book. However, the simplest solution to the slide lectures would
just be to video them as well. Could be published on video, CD (if smallish)
or DVD (more likely).
A "web cast" would probably be expensive and of little use to most people
here who have slower lines. I have a cable connection (geek) and still
experience problems with "web casts".
"The best solution isn't always the most complicated."
Russel ("Glad to be Geek")
Russel Fouts
Mes Potes & Mes Pots
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
Http://www.mypots.com
http://www.Japan-Net.ne.jp/~iwcat
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