I’ve been sick as a dog since returning from NCECA- a major chest cold! I think the flying from Australia- the getting to Kansas City- and the fury of trying to see everything/do everything in two days took its toll! I thought I could get there on Thursday early, but as the airlines can rule your life- I only got to Kansas City about 4pm- not enough of the day- but we made the most of it- and Friday was crazy- so much fun! Saturday- not much going on except final speeches- I’m ADD and can’t sit through that- as a former academic I’m sort of done with all the theoretical shit- I’m down to basics- that’s why the exhibit hall was my cup of tea!!! Solutions to problems!!! New tools!!

Thoughts-

*so many potters in the USA!!! Lots of diverse work- I think in Australia the “type” of pottery that is seen as good or in style narrows too much.

*nothing you want to make is wrong- it’s all good and ok!

*potters are a great group of people!

Here’s a photo tour of my NCECA:

 

Don’t miss it next year in Portland- start planning now!!!

Redstar Studios in Kansas City is the most state-of-the-art studio I’ve EVER seen!
Chris Guston’s work is phenomenal!
Lisa Clague’s sculpture, Honey Bee, was the best!
Loved seeing a Justin Rothshank cup in person.
The demos!
Candone Wharton and her phenomenal, intricate work!
Eric Stearns demoing.
Janet DeBoos and Choo representing Australia National University
Tissue Transfers!
Handmade Bamboo Brushes!
Me- going crazy!
Elaine Coleman’s beautiful work.
Can’t believe I saw this lovely lady from Alaska, Doris Alcorn.
Judith Wagenseller at the K-12 exhibit.
Seeing Trisha Kyner was great!
So good being there with my buddies! Liz Williams, Hattie Wagenseller, Me, and Judith Wagenseller.