The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 53 No 2 July 2014
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OPEN<br />
SW408<br />
<strong>2014</strong><br />
16& 17 AUGUS T<br />
AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS<br />
OPEN STUDIOS <strong>2014</strong><br />
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August; lOam - 4pm<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the world's most significant<br />
moments have included mud. from the<br />
biblical creation <strong>of</strong> Ada m to that f amous<br />
mind altering festival at Woodstock and<br />
although we find ourselves in an age <strong>of</strong><br />
ra pidly advancing technologies, this<br />
humble, sticky stuff, continues to inspire<br />
and obsess thousands <strong>of</strong> makers throughout<br />
the world who still call themselves<br />
·potters'.<br />
Th is August. hundreds <strong>of</strong> potters across<br />
Australia will open their studios to the<br />
public over a weekend that promise s to<br />
be a ce lebration <strong>of</strong> clay. creativity an d<br />
community. <strong>The</strong> event is hosted by <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Ceramics</strong> Association (TACA).<br />
According to Shannon Garson, TACA<br />
President and an award winning full-time<br />
potter, the <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Ceramics</strong> Open<br />
Studios is an exciting event that shines<br />
a spot light on <strong>Australian</strong> ceramics and<br />
<strong>Australian</strong> artists whose primary medium<br />
is clay.<br />
·<strong>The</strong> open studios weekend is an<br />
important event for both clay workers<br />
and the community. It's an event that<br />
fosters the development. appreciation<br />
and recognition <strong>of</strong> potters and pottery<br />
throughout Australia.·<br />
Over 130 ce ramics studios around the<br />
nation have registered for the <strong>Australian</strong><br />
<strong>Ceramics</strong> Open Studios - from well- known<br />
exhibiting artists to lesser known skilled<br />
artisans. from inner city studios to regional<br />
pottery groups - so connect w ith your loca l<br />
studio trail and plan your weekend <strong>of</strong> mud.<br />
Many artists will <strong>of</strong>fer practical<br />
demonstrations and you may even be asked<br />
to share a pot <strong>of</strong> tea from a handmade<br />
teapot. <strong>The</strong>re will also be opportunities<br />
galore to take home a handmade piece.<br />
direct from the maker.<br />
For a fuillisting <strong>of</strong> the open studios visit: http://tinyurl.com/openstudios<strong>2014</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Ceramics</strong> Association<br />
T: 1300720124, E: mail@australianceramics.com. www.australianceramics.com<br />
128 THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS JULY <strong>2014</strong>
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