Tag Archives: Ceramists

Are potters and ceramists down-to-earth?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jan

Potters and ceramists are… Of course, the first thing that comes to my mind is ‘down-to-earth.’ It is a cliché, yes, but is it true? Think about the people you’ve known that you met or know because of clay…. Classmates, … Continue reading →

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Canadian potteries and ceramic studios

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jan

While I was researching something completely different, I came across Industry Canada and the NAICS code for pottery and ceramics, part of a system of categorizing industries. This led me to the Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) site. Through it, I … Continue reading →

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Rollo May’s “The Nature of Creativity,” Part 1

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jan

Last night, I got up around 1 a.m., as I was having trouble sleeping. I started reading from where I had left off with Rollo May‘s The Courage to Create. Very interested in the creative process and the act of … Continue reading →

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Japan: Earthquake, Tsunami, Pottery & Disaster Relief

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Jan

Natural catastrophes can strike at any time. People faced with such calamity were going about their daily business moments before. What has happened and is happening is almost unimaginable. Japan’s earthquake has been upgraded to 9-points on the Richter scale … Continue reading →

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