Disqus - Friends of klineola

Re: Elizabeth Brim Sculpture In Spruce Pine

Ron Philbeck — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:50:04 -0000

That's amazing. Elizabeth was teaching at Penland when I was there one summer.

Re: Comments and Disqus

Ron Philbeck — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:58:12 -0000

I better register before it's too late. I survived the body snatching last night. For some reason every thing is black and white around here today. Like in the Wizard of Oz.

Re: Coffee Break #8

Ron Philbeck — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:55:32 -0000

I think the ClayMatters Guild in Charlotte NC is having Hayne as their workshop in Feb. of 09. So maybe I'll get to see him in action.

Re: Coffee Break #8

Ron Philbeck — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:02:18 -0000

I'll let you know as it gets closer. I think it gets announced in Nov. Hope all is going well getting ready for the firing. Man, if you make paella for the firing you'll have some happy stokers.

Ron Philbeck

Ron Philbeck Pottery

www.philbeckstudios.com

www.pottersjournal.blogspot...

Re: Early Influence

Ron Philbeck — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:46:39 -0000

Hey, Nice to see where that influence comes from and how you've made it your own. I checked his website out and luckily you can view it in English also. I'll be going back to it tonight to read more.
My pal Amy recently asked 'what was your earliest aesthetic experience?' I can't say I really know the answer to that for sure but what I came up with was this early model Ford truck that a man named Mr. Fisher drove out to our farm when I was a kid. (5 yrs or younger) The truck was painted yellow and white. Mr. Fisher would drive it out to the orchard where he'd help my grandfather sell apples. I'll have to ask my dad what model the truck was. Anyhow I think it would interesting to explore early artistic experiences, and to see how they have worked their way into our work.

Re: Results from XXVIII

Ron Philbeck — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:08:17 -0000

Can't wait to see these beauties in person!

Re: Results from XXVIII

Ron Philbeck — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:03:11 -0000

Yea I'll be there for sure. Looking forward to seeing all the pots. Maybe it won't get too wet. Good luck getting all set up.
Ron

Ron Philbeck

Ron Philbeck Pottery

www.philbeckstudios.com

www.pottersjournal.blogspot...

Re: Ron & Sarah

Ron Philbeck — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:18:22 -0000

Hey It was awesome to see you today. The pots looked amazing! Wish I would have won the drawing .

Re: Heading Over The Mountain

Ron Philbeck — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:17:05 -0000

Have fun! I decided I couldn't go this year due to $. and then at the last minute had a chance to take someone's place for FREE! Drat, still can't go, too much to do here. I was there in 2000 and it was amazing. Hope you'll get a blog post or two in while you're there.

Re: Where'did It Go??

Ron Philbeck — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:05:02 -0000

I have been missing a Mark Hewitt pot for about 4 years now. It's a tall, ice tea tumbler that I bought at Blue Spiral in the early 90's. It's a beauty, quite large compared to some that he makes now. I last saw it in my father's cupboard and wonder if it somehow got broken and thrown away. ? Or maybe it's in your storage unit. When you get back you can have a look for me.

Re: A-Y-U-M-I

Ron Philbeck — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:28:35 -0000

A-W-E-S-O-M-E

Re: Sad News from Scotland

Ron Philbeck — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:30:57 -0000

I really enjoyed when Alan put that statement up. It spoke of him and his work perfectly. He was a maker 24/7 saying that he made those little animals and such in the evenings in front of the telly. I learned a good deal from him in the short time I knew him here in cyberspace.

Re: UC V Report, Part II

Ron Philbeck — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:25:20 -0000

Is that a Yixing teapot that Pete brought? That John Reeve tankard I've seen at Linda's. It's a nice one. Who brought the R&R slab bowl? Did Ron bring that gnarly teabowl? Who made it? Not Goro, I suppose. Nice Goldberg mixer,yes and Anderson. So you'll have to tell us all of them and who brought what. I have no idea about that oval dish or those celadon bowls.

Re: 21st Century Crockery

Ron Philbeck — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:46:10 -0000

Very nice.

Re: Handling Mugs

Ron Philbeck — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:31:27 -0000

That's a cool pic. Chilly out here this morning so I bet your really cooling off up in the mountains. Have fun getting all finished up. Looking forward to seeing your Obamaware.

Re: XXIX

Ron Philbeck — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:19:28 -0000

Best of luck finishing up. As we speak my kiln is emitting lots of heat into the studio and the digital thingy is reading 1943 degrees and the elements are clicking on and off. Not very exciting really....ho hum

Re: Sanding and Sorting: Some Cups

Ron Philbeck — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:43:17 -0000

I REALLY like these, esp. the one on the right. Have a good show!!!

Re: Wing Road Weekend, more

Ron Philbeck — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:04:03 -0000

I met Becky and Steve at the ACC in Charlotte last year, or the year before? . Anyhow I really enjoy their work. It is very delicate, I can't imagine doing all that carving; some of it on a very small scale. Nice pots.

Re: As Promised

Ron Philbeck — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:52:51 -0000

I don't want to see any naked babies. How was it living with Stan's clay body? Did it snore or eat your food? I bet it stained every thing it sat down on.
Those are good to see really, I have some pots in the barn that I made back in my infancy (I still feel like I'm there sometimes) Maybe I'll dig them out and take some pics.
I really want tot make some salt glazed earthenware, just wish my salt kiln was smaller. I don't want to sacrifice a whole load. Maybe we could do a collective firing sometime this winter.

Re: Cupboard Confidential

Ron Philbeck — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:27:44 -0000

I like that Holly Walker pot way up there on the right. I wish I'd had gotten some of her pots when she lived in NC.

Re: Art Centered

Ron Philbeck — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:33:15 -0000

I agree. We hardly ever see one another work.
I asked Ken once if he's show me his molds for making the great bakers he does. He showed me and we talked about the process, but I've always wanted to go back and see him make a few. I would understand it better if I could see it. Anyhow, some of the Circle of Eight crew has said we are going to start getting together and show each other how we do things. Of course we haven't made time for it yet.

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Every Man a Rembrandt

Ron Philbeck — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:13:21 -0000

Hey, I loved paint by numbers. Fun stuff. I hope you and Stacey and the girls have a good Thanksgiving and safe travels. The invites look great. I am going to try and use that grant money to come to Penland next year. I'd like to take Ayumi's class. I could get lots of marketing info from that. Ron Meyers and Chuck Hines are teaching too so that would be a blast. Don't know what my chances are of getting in either of those classes but I'll give it a shot. If Stacey has any pull maybe she can help me out. :-)
Catch ya later.

Re: Home with a Cold On a Rainy Day

Ron Philbeck — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:28:34 -0000

Hey , Hope you feel better. Good to talk with you today. I hate having to talk on the cell, never a good connection. Anyhow, rest up.

Re: Righteous Wood Kilns vol. # 1

Ron Philbeck — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:56:40 -0000

Now that's a chimney! I love Louise's pots.

Re: Visiting with Brad

Ron Philbeck — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:02:49 -0000

I had a good visit w. Brad too not long ago. Need to post about it. I ordered that book after Brad showed it to me when he returned from England. I think I got mine from a dealer through Abe. Good source.

Looking forward to seeing what you sent w. Brad from me Michael. Thanks!