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Brooklyn Potters gathers members into a community to enhance shared aesthetic and technical interests in the clay arts. Interaction and exchange is facilitated between clay artists as well as with the general public of Metropolitan New York through exhibitions, lectures, discussions, workshops, publications, conferences, studio visits and art making activities as well as regularly scheduled membership meetings.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Show

From Ellen Reznick


I saw a spectacular show today at The Stux Gallery in Chelsea at 530 W. 25th St. 
The artist is Kathy Ruttenberg who sculpts in clay and combines human and animal forms to tell dream-like stories which are provocative and touching. Her mastery of the material and her color sense is impressive and beautiful. I thought of Viola Frey's work but Kathy has a unique vision which needs to be seen to be appreciated. The last day of the show is Saturday so try to see it ASAP.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Recipe as Promised


From the Prez - 


CARROT-GINGER DRESSING       Adapted from Gwyneth Paltrow’s  Goop.com

1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sweet white miso
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
¼ cup grapeseed or another neutral oil
1 cup water
Whiz the carrots, shallot and ginger in a blender or food processor till finely chopped. Scrape down the sides, then add the miso, vinegar and sesame oil. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the grapeseed oil and the water.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Job Opportunity!



The Clay Studio (TCS) seeks a Studio Technician to provide technical and administrative support to our Education Department and building maintenance as needed.

The Clay Studio is looking for an individual with the following competencies:
  • Customer focus and effective communication
  • Planning and organizing
  • Occupational knowledge and skills
  • Great attitude
The Studio Technician will support the Educational Program by:
  • Supervising of interns and volunteers
  • Updating and monitoring schedules
  • Tracking inventory
  • Firing reduction and oxidation kilns
  • Maintaining safety of facilities and studios
The Studio Technician establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their respect & trust. Views students, artists, faculty and staff as key customers and communicates with them to ensure an excellent educational experience and positive perception of TCS. Orchestrates multiple activities at once to maintain smooth running operations. Accurately scopes out projects to assess key challenges, objectives and outcomes. Maintains a safe environment by using the technical skills and knowledge of operating and repairing equipment. Uses education of firings and materials to process student work and to educate others. Provides assistance and information to all within the TCS community, having patience and a great attitude while remaining productive at work.  

Qualifications & Compensation
  • A Bachelors degree in Arts, Arts Education or related field
  • 1+years studio technician experience in a studio
  • Salary of $25K, depending upon qualifications, experience, and performance
  • Studio space is included
Reporting Relationship

The Studio Technician reports to the Vice President on all matters related to job description, obtaining appropriate and final approvals from manager to build alignment. 

Work Schedule 

The Studio Technician works 40+ hours per week, on salary. Normal hours for the position are 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The Studio Technician is expected to be present for all scheduled gas firings for the School and special events that regularly occur outside of normal business hours; in these instances hours are adjusted accordingly. The Studio Technician also works First Friday events as scheduled.

To Apply

E-mail cover letter and resume to Jennifer@theclaystudio.org with Studio Technician in the subject heading.

Deadline

June 1, 2013

Friday, May 10, 2013

Post From Tony Moore / Wood Fire

Hello Wood-fire Enthusiasts,
 
You are invited to participate in the next wood-firing of  my Anagama-Noborigama kiln in Cold Spring, NY loading on Sat. June 22, firing Thur June 27 thru Sun June 30 and unloading on Sat. July 13. Please sign up and let me know your availability for loading and stoking shifts.
 
Please  see the attached firing announcement for details, firing fee forms, recommended clays for wood and directions to the kiln.
 
Please let me know if you intend to participate.
 
If there are any questions, please get in touch, but first please look at the attachments.
 
Looking forward to seeing you again in June.
Happy potting.
Best,
Tony
 
Telephone (845) 265 3097
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Monday, May 6, 2013

BWAC SHOW- OPENING MAY 11

Some of our Members will be participating in the upcoming BWAC Spring Show.
The BWAC Gallery is located in Red Hook Brooklyn, on Van Brunt Street, across from Fairway.
Participating members are Susan Handwerker and Rene Murray.
Check out the poster for further details:




Friday, April 26, 2013

REMINDER: BPG MEETING 4/28/2013

 Brooklyn Potters Meeting 4/28/2013

1. I'll be happy to bring my carrot ginger dressing recipe to the meeting for the folks who asked for it.

2. Looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting Sunday the 28th. We will have the pot luck from 6-7 pm and Nami Sakai will present
from 7-9 pm.

3. I am doing an Empty Bowls fundraiser with a friend in Bay Ridge Brooklyn in conjunction with neighborhood potters and the Bay Ridge Arts Festival to
raise funds for a local food bank and a lunch program. Both are run by church's with little funding besides some donations. We are doing this
on May 4th at one of the churches. If anyone would like to donate a bowl or two or more, bring them to the meeting or email me to pick them up from you.
Location
of the fundraiser is the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Bay Ridge.


Donations of bowls accepted at April 28th meeting

All proceeds to benefit the food pantry at the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Ecumenical Lunch Program at Mt Zion Church, serving the Bay Ridge and Sunset Park communities.

Multiple bowl pick up available by arrangement.
Please email emptybowlsbr@gmail.com or contact Ed Huml for additional information.

Many thanks in advance!!

Warm regards,
Ed Huml & Danielle Bullock
organizers

Monday, April 22, 2013

Tony Moore - Wood Fire

Hello Wood-fire Enthusiasts,
 
You are invited to participate in the next wood-firing of  my Anagama-Noborigama kiln in Cold Spring, NY loading on Sat. June 22, firing Thur June 27 thru Sun June 30 and unloading on Sat. July 13. Please sign up and let me know if you can be available for stoking shifts.
 
Please  see the attached firing announcement for details, firing fee forms, recommended clays for wood and directions to the kiln.
 
Please let me know if you intend to participate.
 
If there are any questions, please get in touch, but first please look at the attachments.
 
Looking forward to seeing you again in June.
Happy potting.
Best,
Tony
 
Telephone (845) 265 3097
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June 2013 Wood-firing Announcement.pdfJune 2013 Wood-firing Announcement.pdf
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Tony Moore 2013 Firing Dates.pdfTony Moore 2013 Firing Dates.pdf
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Directions to Tony Moore Kiln.pdfDirections to Tony Moore Kiln.pdf
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Recommended Clays for Wood.pdfRecommended Clays for Wood.pdf
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2013 Firing Fee Form.xls2013 Firing Fee Form.xls
53K   View   Open as a Google spreadsheet   Download  
2013 Firing Fee Form.pdf2013 Firing Fee Form.pdf
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