Ergonomics in the Studio

Tips, Tricks and Techniques BY Rosemary Schalek Ergonomics in the Studio All of us in the Studio deal with many of the same health and safety issues, regardless of our specific physical condition.  It can be a daunting task – handling 25lbs of clay is not easy.  However, there are some things we can do … Read more

P&S Tile Cutters

Tips, Tricks and Techniques, by Rosemary Schalek How to use the P&S Tile Cutters We have two tile cutters available to P&S Members.  There is a cutter which yields a 4 inch square tile and a cutter which yields a 6 inch square tile. Each cutter has a spring loaded plunger/release button which pushes a … Read more

Pit Firing on the Beach

Some of the Potters and Sculptor members went to the beach on May 18, 2016 to do a Pit firing in conjunction with one of the pottery classes offered by the Emeritus institute. Students used fruit peels, horse hair and more to achieve a variety of unique effects. It was a great time for all and many beautiful … Read more

Storage Solutions

Potters and Sculptors member Mary Doyle was at Target the other day and snapped some photos of some great storage ideas that other club members might be interested in. These plastic storage bins will fit easily in the art lockers and are see through for quick access to your supplies. If you are planning on … Read more