Dear Members and Friends,

The American Ceramic Societyshares the world’s outrage, horror and sadness stemming from the events of September 11 in New Yorkand Washington, D.C., and the fate of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

We are all struggling with our feelings—shock, anger, grief, andloss—yet we marvel at the bravery and dedication we have seen as allAmericans cope with this tragedy. TheAmerican people are strong, united,and determined to rise in defense of freedom. We will not let fear ruleour lives.

The Society has no plans to cancel or postpone any scheduled activity or function.

Times like these require all of us to support one another. The Society has received many messages expressing sorrow and concern, which are sincerely appreciated.

The American Ceramic Society and its staff will make a contribution to The September 11 Fund created by The United Way and New YorkCommunity Trust. This fund will be used to help respond to the immediateand longer-term needs of the victims, their families, and communities affected by the events of September 11.

President Executive Director

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Potter’s PAGESThe official newsletter of Potters Council of The American Ceramic Society

Vol. 1 Issue 2 4th Quarter 2001

Potters CouncilFounders

Karen Terpstra, University ofWisconsin

Steven Hill, Red Star Pottery

Cynthia Bringle, Studio Potter

Patrick Horsely, Studio Potter

Joyce Lee, Studio Potter

Dannon Rhudy, Studio Potter

Mel Jacobson, Studio Potter

Susan Filley, Studio Potter

Cindy Butler-Jones, Butler-JonesPottery

Jonathan Kaplan, Ceramic DesignGroup

Steven Branfman, The Potters Shop

Tim Frederich, Orton Foundation

In addition, the following ACerS staffmembers are helping to set direction:

Ruth Butler, Ceramics MonthlyBill Jones, Pottery Making IllustratedMark Mecklenborg, PublisherSteve Hecker, Advertising Sales

ManagerDavid Houghton, Graphic DesignerGarry Moon, Membership Manager

Editor

Christine Schnitzer, Director-Membership, Meetings &Expositions

Production

David Houghton, Graphic Designer

©The American Ceramic Society

The American Ceramic Society assumes noresponsibility for the statements and opinionsadvanced by the contributions to its publica-tions. Registerted names and trademarks, etc.used in this publication, even without specificindication thereof, are not to be considered

unprotected by law.

In These PagesFounders Group Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Call For Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Volunteer Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Online Directory Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

ACerS Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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Founders Group UpdateThe Potters Council Founders Group

met at ACerS headquarters inWesterville, OH on July 28 to begindeveloping the infrastructure and poli-cies that will guide the organization inthe future. The retreat began with adiscussion of desired outcomes:

• A clear understanding of andagreement to the PottersCouncil mission and goals

• Determine number of boardmembers; adopt roles and qualifi-cations, define balance criteria;define quorum; identify ex-officio,

• Establish length of terms, adopttransitional model, set policy onelection or appointment andterm limits

• Set number of board meetingsper year, define venues andestablish minimum attendancerequirements

• Establish officer positions; adoptspecific duties, define length ofterms and succession criteria,define election process

• Establish standing committees,adopt committee charges,define committee membership

Leadership models and styles werethen reviewed in order to define thecontext in which volunteers andleaders can be identified and serveeffectively. It was determined thatwithin the life cycle of an organiza-tion, the Potters Council is rapidlygrowing into young adulthood,which is exactly the time when sys-tems are developed. We are alreadyover 1300 members strong and weneed leaders committed to the craftto direct the organization effectively.Below are the primary results of themeeting.

The BoardThe following nine Board positions

were identified for the Potters Council:• President• President-Elect• Immediate Past President

• Clay Art Moderator (permanentposition)

• 1 Board-appointed member• 3 At-large members• ACerS Executive Director or his

representative (ex-officio)The Founders spent time dis-

cussing the roles of The PottersCouncil Board. To summarize, theBoard shall:

• support the purpose, missionand goals of the Potters Council

• set strategic direction• represent Potters Council

membership• establish policy• approve annual budget• measure progress of goals,

objectives and programs• approve annual slate of Board

candidates• approve standards The Board will meet at least twice

a year, in the spring and fall.Recognizing that most potters areself-employed, travel support will beprovided to board members toensure that attendance at meetingsis maximized. The Founders Groupfelt that it was important to stayconnected to the general member-ship and established a policy of openboard meetings. Not only are Boardmeetings open to the membership,but also the last hour of every Boardmeeting will be devoted to hearingconcerns directly from the members.

Nominations and ElectionsProbably the most difficult issue

facing the Founders was to define theelection process. All agreed that para-mount to the success of the PottersCouncil was finding the right peopleto serve. The Founders will act as thefirst Nominating Committee and areseeking volunteers for election to theBoard and appointments to commit-tees. See the call for nominations onpage 9 of this issue for a specificdescription of positions and the qual-ifications desired.

The process for populating theBoard and Committees will work likethis:

• Call for volunteers and nomina-tions will be issued in the latesummer of each year (now forthis year)

• A slate of candidates for Boardand officer positions as well ascommittee appointments andchairpersons will be approved bythe Board at their Fall meeting

• A slate of 3 candidates will beissued to the general member-ship each year in January forelection of 1 at-large Boardmember

• Induction of Board membersand officers will be formalized atthe Spring meeting

There is a slightly modified initialplan that will be adopted for the firstyear in which:

• 1 at-large Board member will beappointed for 1 year

• 2 at-large Board members willbe elected, 1 for a 2-year termand 1 for a full 3-year term

• 1 Founder will serve as Past-President

CommitteesFour standing committees were

identified• Executive Committee• Nominating Committee• Membership Committee• Health and Safety CommitteeThe Executive Committee will

consist of the three presidential posi-tions and the ACerS ex-officio. Theprimary purpose of the ExecutiveCommittee will be to act on behalf ofthe Board during the periods betweenBoard meetings. They intend to meetquarterly, probably by phone.

The Nominating Committeewill be responsible for identifyingcandidates to serve in leadershippositions. Committee members willbe appointed by the Board for aterm of 2 years and will include:

• Immediate Past President (chair)• 2 members with previous Board

experience• 2 members without Board

experienceThe Membership Committee

will be chaired by the President-Electand will have 5 additional members,each of whom will serve a two-yearterm:

• 3 non-Board members• 1 Board member• 1 ACerS staff (non-voting)The Membership Committee shall

advise and recommend on all mat-ters pertaining to membership serv-

ices offered to all types of PottersCouncil members and potentialmembers, as well as review and rec-ommend the Board on categories ofmembership.

The Health and SafetyCommittee will be populated by 5members who have specific knowl-edge and experience on relevantissues, and chaired by a Board mem-ber appointed by the NominatingCommittee. An ACerS staff memberwill also serve on the committee tosupport their work.

This committee will identifyhealth, environmental and work-

place safety issues of importanceand concern to potters; and in con-junction with ACerS staff, produceinformation products that willaddress these issues.

Obviously, quite a bit of informa-tion to digest. These rules for oper-ation will be a work in progress for a period of time as the PottersCouncil continues to grow andchange. But it is a starting pointand I thank the Founders Group fortheir hard work. Look for the officialrules to be posted on the Website (www.potterscouncil.org) soon.

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Soyong Kang Partington, along with 49 other artistsand arts administrators received $7,500 fellowshipsthrough the Arts Council of Indianapolis 2001 CreativeRenewal Arts Fellowship Program. This is the secondtime the Arts Council has awarded these grants.Funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., the fellowship program was created to honor artists and arts administrators and to infuse the arts community withnew energy.

Soyong’s proposal was to attend World CeramicExposition in Korea 2001 (WOCEK).

After spending hours on the phone with the personwho is in charge of workshops, Soyong co-hosted andmonitored Raku Workshops during WOCEK.

Katia Schuartz, a recent graduate from SantaMonica City College, was awarded the MostOutstanding Potter Award Scholarship. The award was given as recognition for her “educational effortsand success in the field of ceramics”. Her work hasbeen featured in Clay Times and she will be continuingher studies at Cal State Long Beach. Look for her work on display at the Freehand Gallery in Long Beach, California.

Deborrah Pagel, the ceramics/pottery teacher andfine arts department chair at a new high school, HolyTrinity Academy, in Melbourne, FL, has been a potterfor about 15 years. She is very interested in the devel-

opments in our field and in opportunities for her stu-dents. As a new school they have an opportunity tobuild their program from the ground floor and shewould like to do some unique things, such as creatingworkshops and lectures that would benefit both herstudents and the ceramics community at large. Cananyone help? Connect Deborrah at dpagel@htes.org.

We are over 1300 strong! And we want to hear aboutyou! So please write to us and tell us what’s happeningwith you. Have you won an award recently? Have yourecently opened a new studio? Completed a furthercourse of study? Signed a major production contract?Had a baby? Gotten married? Anything that you wantto share about yourself as a professional potter will beconsidered.

Since this newsletter is quarterly, notices of upcomingshows, workshops, etc. will not be timely and thereforewill not be included.

Send News items to:Christine Schnitzercschnitzer@acers.orgFax: 614-794-5892The American Ceramic Society735 Ceramic PlaceWesterville OH 43081

Member News

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The American Ceramic Society3 R D A N N U A L A R T I S T W O R K S H O P

F E A T U R I N G J A C K T R O YANCIENT CLAYS IN INFORMATION AGE DAYS:

WHERE DOES OUR LEARNING TAKE US?November 16–17, 2001The American Ceramic Society HeadquartersColumbus, Ohio

Discussion Topics will include but are not limited to:• Throwing • Firing • Glazing• Teaching Methods • Marketing• This is an open forum workshop. Attendees

are encouraged to participate by contributing their experiences.

Workshop Schedule:Friday, November 16

4:00pm—Registration opens5:00pm—Welcoming reception5:30pm–7:00pm—Lecture/slide show

Saturday, November 179:00am–5:00pm—Workshop12:00 noon–1:00pm—Lunch break

The $125 registration fee includes the 11/2 day workshop, Friday evening reception, breaks and lunch on Saturday.

For registration information see uson the web at www.ceramics.org,call Michael O’Toole at 614/794-

5824, or email motoole@acers.org

POTTERS COUNCIL MEMBERS

RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT

OFF REGISTRATION FEES

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Pottery Making IllustratedCeramics Monthly

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Discover the Excitement of Slipware!FORTHCOMING!Mary Wondrausch on Slipware By Mary WondrauschCo-Published by The American Ceramic Society, Westerville, Ohio, USA and A&C Black Publishers, Ltd, London

In this revised reprint of her classic book, Mary Wondrausch examines the history of slipware,narrating its development in many countries and discussing the techniques and practicalitiesinvolved.

This new edition features many more color images, as well as new pictures not previously includ-ed. The story has been brought up to the present, showing how the current generation of slip-ware artists is using this exciting medium.

Slipware has a long tradition of being used for commemorative wares and as such, it has playedan important part in marking historical events both for individuals and nations. This special rolemakes this book essential reading for potters, ceramic collectors and historians alike. MaryWondrausch on Slipware is a valuable reference tool as well as a lively read.Publication date: November 2001 (tent.)Hardcover • 150 pages (approx.) • Color photos throughoutISBN 1-57498149-8 • Order code: G073List price: $40 • Member* price: $32

Irma Starr Demonstrates the Lost Art of 17th Century English SlipwareA Video PresentationThe Burnap collection of 17th century English slipware pottery at the Nelson AtkinsMuseum of Art in Kansas City is one of the finest in North America. Four objects werechosen by Irma Starr to demonstrate four lost techniques of slip trailing, combing,feathering and marbling.

Her research over the years, based initially on the writings of Shoji Hamada and BernardLeach, has involved not only throwing the shapes of that period but also analyses of theclay body, the slip colors, and the decorative techniques themselves, especially finecombing. Starr demonstrates a technique taught to her by potter Warren MacKenzie,who was taught the skill by Leach at Cornwall, England.

This video presents a rare look into a classic technique.Running time: 50 minutes • Order code: D064List price: $30 • Member* price: $27

To Order:The American Ceramic Society

P.O. Box 6136Westerville, OH 43086-6136, USA

Phone: 614-794-5890E-mail: accounting@acers.org

Please include shipping address with orderShipping/Handling:

North America: $4 for the first book; $2 each additional.

Outside North America: $8 for the first book;

ACerS reserves exclusive sales rights in North America; A&C Black reserves exclusive sales rights in British

Commonwealth Territories and the European Union.

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In each newsletter, we will pull from the ACerSarchives, an authoritative article on a topic of impor-tance to potters. Our second article is "Tin-VanadiumYellows and Praseodymium Yellows", by E.H. Ray, T.D.Carnahan and R.M. Sullivan. Originally published byThe American Ceramic Society in 1961, in the Januaryissue of the Ceramic Bulletin.

acers classics

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Call for VolunteersDo you want to get involved? Do

you feel a commitment to the craft?Then the Potters Council needs you!!

We are seeking volunteers to serveon the inaugural Potters CouncilBoard, the Nominating Committee,the Membership Committee and theHealth and Safety Committee in thefollowing capacities.

At-Large Board MembersWe need at least four candidates,

from which two will be elected bythe general membership to serveone of two terms—one for a two-year term and one for a three-yearterm. Must be able to commit toattending two Board meetingsannually, have a demonstrated com-mitment to the craft, and a willing-ness to work on behalf of the PottersCouncil.

Nominating CommitteeNeed two members who are not

on the Founders Group, each willing

to serve a two-year term. TheNominating Committee will beresponsible for putting forth a slateof candidates annually for Boardapproval to fill officer and Boardpositions, as well as committee posi-tions and chairpersons. This is a crit-ical committee and will require peo-ple who have broad range of con-tacts within the field and can objec-tively evaluate potential candidates.The Founders Group was adamantthat those serving in the PottersCouncil leadership positions must becommitted to the craft and not simply looking to service their ownspecial interests.

Membership CommitteeNeed three volunteers to serve.

Among the first activities of theMembership Committee will be recommendation to the Board cate-gories of membership and appropri-ate dues. They will also develop andrecommend a protocol by whichother arts organizations can be asso-

ciated with the Potters Council, aswell as begin work on defining localPotters Council chapters.

Health and Safety CommitteeLooking for five members who

have experience and knowledge inissues relating to health, environ-mental and workplace safety issuesof importance to potters. This com-mittee is expected to deliver oneinformation product annually.

That’s a total of 12 positions thatneed to be filled. If you want to get involved and feel you have theability to contribute your time, or ifyou know of a colleague who youthink would be good in any partic-ular position, please complete thenomination form below and returnit to the address listed on the bot-tom of the form no later thanJanuary 1, 2002. These will bereviewed by the Founders Groupand volunteers will be contacted nolater than February 1, 2002 withfurther information.

Yes, I am interested in volunteering to serve the Potters Council of The American Ceramic Society.

Name __________________________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________________City, State Zip __________________________________________________________________Country __________________________________________________________________Phone, FAX __________________________________________________________________Email __________________________________________________________________I would be interested in serving in the following capacity(ies): (check all that apply)

❏ Board ❏ (2-year term) ❏ (3-year term)❏ Nominating Committee❏ Membership Committee❏ Health & Safety Committee

Unless otherwise noted, the length of service is two years.The following information is requested and encouraged, but not required. Please attach a separate piece of paper when answering these questions.

I have served on Boards or Committees of other organizations❏ Yes ❏ No

Please list the positions you have held.Please tell us why you want to serve.

Return this form no later than January 1, 2002 to:Garry Moon, Membership Manager

The American Ceramic SocietyPO Box 6136

Westerville OH 43086-6136FAX: 614-794-5892

Or respond via e-mail to: gmoon@acers.org

Online Directory goes live in November!

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Check out the Potters Council Membership Directory onthe website (www.potterscouncil.org ). This online direc-tory is a great way to locate ceramic artists and potterswho work in your neck of the woods or have interests sim-ilar to yours. This directory is fully searchable by last name,city, state, country, and specific areas of interest. In addi-tion, you can add your website address and a brief descrip-

tion of your work and professional interests. You can alsoupdate your information anytime it is appropriate.

Only Potters Council members can use the onlinedirectory and you will need to enter your membershipnumber to gain access. Your member number is printedon your membership card.

Search the DirectoryYou can search by Last Name,

City or Professional Interests.This is a text based function andyou have three options witheach criteria:

• Equals will get you exactmatches

• Begins with will get youall records that begin withthe letters you entered

• Contains will retrieverecords that have those let-ters, words or phrasesembedded within their fieldvalues

One noteworthy commenthere: The Professional Interestscriteria is only as good as theinformation that is entered bymembers. Below you will learn more about adding your own infor-mation, but keep in mind that a search in this field may not get youan exhaustive list.

You can also search by State, Country and Who Are You inCeramics. Please keep in mind when using this last filter, that not allmembers have provided this information.

Browse the DirectoryPretty self-explanatory here. The entire membership list can be

viewed in sections based on the first letter of the last name. A click ona specific name will get you the address, etc. of the member.

Update Your Membership InformationHere is the really fun part. Not only can you tell us about address

changes, but you can also tell your fellow potters about yourself.Complete The Professional Interests field with a self-description of 50words or less, telling your fellow members about your specialty (raku,wood firing, glazes, etc.), or your abbreviated artist’s statement, yourother hobbies, whatever. Please do keep in mind that these postingswill be reviewed before they are made available to the general mem-bership. Any inappropriate content will be deleted. Address changeswill be posted on the web within 2 working days. The ProfessionalInterests information will be posted within 5 working days.

Print copies of the directory (basic contact info only and a geo-graphic index) will be available as an Adobe Acrobat file from the website. If you do not have access to the web, please complete the formbelow and send it with payment to the address listed on the bottomof the form.

Please send me a print copy of the Potters Council Membership Directory:

Member Number ____________________________________________________________________________

Name ____________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City, State Zip ____________________________________________________________________________

Country ____________________________________________________________________________

My $7 payment is included:

❏ Check ❏ Cash ❏ Credit Card❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American ExpressAccount Number ______________________________________________________Expiration date ________________________________________________________

Payment must be in US dollars and drawn from a US bank. Remit with payment to:

Potters Council DirectoryThe American Ceramic SocietyDept. 315Columbus OH 43265FAX: 614-794-5892

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Potter’s PAGESThe official newsletter of Potters Council of The American Ceramic Society

Vol. 1 Issue 2 4th Quarter 2001

Mission–

The Potters Council of The American Ceramic Society

is dedicated to meeting the needsof studio potters and ceramicartists by providing forums for knowledge exchange and professional enhancement.

Goals–Support studio pottery as a profession and

recreational activity by providing valuable pro-grams and services.

Provide forums for discussion of issues and ameans to address them.

Tap into The American Ceramic Society’swealth of technical knowledge in ceramics.

Organize and work with existing groups on alocal, regional, national and international level.

Allow you to share opportunities.

Promote public awareness of ceramics.