Brenda Heaton
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  • Sonora, KY
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What is your experience with ceramics in general. (Long answer encouraged)
About 8 or 9 years ago we purchased an Olympic electric kiln, an electric pottery wheel and 500 lbs. of clay. I was then completely overwhelmed by my total lack of knowledge. All my equipment sat idle for a couple of years. No classes were available in our area, so I bought several books, watched youtube videos and practiced, practiced, practiced for several hours each and almost every day until I could throw a pot which somewhat resembled those I had studied.
What is your current involvement with electric fired ceramics? (long answer encouraged)
I have to admit, I am pretty much obsessed with making pots and have been for about 6 years now! Nearly every day I am in my studio working on a project. I sell at local craft bazaars 2 or 3 times a year and have a display in a local art gallery
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ArtGypsy/735018693233404.
I only fire one or two times each month and every kiln opening is like Christmas morning!
All our content is viewable by the public. Why do you want to be a member, when you can already see everything as a non-member?
Being a member will allow me to ask questions of other potters when appropriate/needed. Also, maybe some of my experience will be of use to someone else.
Where do you work on your ceramics projects?
home studio
How did you find this network?
search engine

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