Postings from around the Seminar

Final Set

My final set has two teacups with similar design patterns. Sadly, the clouds faded completely on the blue one. The big plate has the mystery glaze on it and then a handprint of …

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Press Plates

I made a few small plates using the stamps I made. I also used the stamps on some of my bowls.

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Deruta Pottery

Deruta pottery is a type of pottery where a tin-glaze technique is used. It was invented in the 12th century and peaked in the 15th century. It lost popularity during the industrial revolution as it is a craft that requires lots of time and attention. However, it is still popular today with many people in […]

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Looking In A Mirror To The Past

Throughout history, humans have had lots of ideas of how to represent themselves through art. Today we put a lot of emphasis on a certain type of look. You must be slim and fit and have no imperfections to be seen on TV or in magazines. The Ancient Greeks depicted themselves in a similar way […]

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What are the 4,000 footers of New Hampshire?

Hiking all 48 4,000 footers of New Hampshire is a common goal of many hikers in New England. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) monitors this list as well as its rules. When a hiker is done with all 48 4,000 footers they submit an application to get a patch and join the AMC 4,000 footers…

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What would be the perfect school?

What would be the perfect school for me? This is a difficult question I haven’t previously given much thought. I suppose for me the best school would be somewhere where I am provided a structured schedule. I would like the opportunity to pick and choose which classes it is that interest me and would best […]

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