Glossary of Terms

Aardvark A national supplier of clay and ceramic materials. Bat A circular disk used on the wheel as a work surface for throwing. Bisque The first firing of pottery before glazing. Blistering A glaze defect where bubbles rise and break, leaving sharp edges. Bloating Air “blisters” or raised bumps on the clay surface, usually during … Read more

Raku Firings

Pat Bettendorf and Bob Napack have offered to organize weekly raku firings on Friday mornings. Richard Moren will also participate. They are eager for studio participants, and as they say, participation in the process is half the fun. They will also fire any member’s raku-glazed ware even if they don’t wish to participate. If you … Read more

Leadership & Head Supervisor Awards

John Doyle December 16, 2016 Cassie Tsubota Decenber 6, 2015 Leslie Palm July 12, 2015 Carolyn Lindquist December 19, 2014 Muriel Solar July 13, 2014 Sundy Hufft December 9, 2013 Barbara & Allen Mescon July 14, 2013 Eve Marsh December 6, 2012 Junko Shiki July 14, 2012 Bob Bishop December 6, 2011 Hugh W. Batten … Read more