American Bonsai Potters
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thams
Omono
Hey Al, is Kit that you referenced in your post the same person as Kathy Boehme? Michael Jonas just posted one of her pots up for auction.
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
Yes
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
Here is that Jim Gremel pot. It is, inside dimensions 18" x 13" x 1/2"
thams
Omono
Good stuff, Al - thanks!!
Grant Hamby
Shohin
Any way to add a feature that would allow one to search potters by state? That might be cool.
thams
Omono
Maybe - wordpress has a bunch of cool plugins to add all kinds of features to the site. I'll see if there's a way I can categorize them based on a search.
thams
Omono
So all told I have 106 artist entries for the website. I only have about a quarter done (to some degree) so far, but I'm cruising along. Bonsai potters are a friendly bunch! Everyone has been more than happy to supply whatever I need for the site. Of course it's free publicity for them, but it's still been a great experience chatting with so many.
Grant Hamby
Shohin
Even just a state index might be cool. I think I'd like to look at a list of states and click each one to see the potters from that state. States with no potters could either be omitted or grayed out.
thams
Omono
Anyone have a Ron Lang and/or Sharon Edwards Russell signature I could use? Thanks!
Grant Hamby
Shohin
I should probably note that the small dark red Sara Rayner I submitted is one of her few porcelain pieces. Just in case anyone says, "That doesn't look like stoneware..." lol
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Thams....
I could have just let my phone leave Thams at thanks!
Your efforts are appreciated.
You should have a link to this thread on the site.
A search by state would be cool.
Sorce
I could have just let my phone leave Thams at thanks!
Your efforts are appreciated.
You should have a link to this thread on the site.
A search by state would be cool.
Sorce
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Bonsai Potters are one of the most important group of artists in the country that are the least appreciated.
BrianBay9
Masterpiece
I don't think they are under appreciated. They just don't get to stand up and do demos/workshops in front of adoring crowds. Maybe they should? Any way some American potters could do demo's showing the work that goes into a quality pot? I have no idea if that's practical, but I'd love to see the steps demo'ed. Perhaps like a cooking show where you show steps but have completed stages ready to view?
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
You are right. I didn't think through my remarks carefully.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Lang/Weil ceramics is doing a make your own pot workshop in Feb. Unglazed pots only sadly.
thams
Omono
I think in some respects they are under appreciated - but that's true with all artists. Many people don't realize the amount of time it takes to make a good bonsai pot. Additionally, potters that can make a custom pot to customer specs (including the glaze and textures) deserve extra kudos. Replicating glazes can be an amazing challenge in some cases. I too would love to see some demos, though.
thams
Omono
So I currently have out dozens of emails to various potters to get more information. I'm interested in capturing all the local amateur potters as well. I'm planning to reach out to ALL (if possible) bonsai clubs across the US to identify any potters that would be willing to share their work. I've been able to find contact information for a fair number of clubs. For those that I can't find info for, I might reach out to people here. Thanks.
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Stone Garden Pottery, LLCMark & Becky Hanner
MHanner@aol.com
I met this man and his wife last summer at our show. I'm sure he would not mind me sharing his link. He does really nice work and his pots are "sweet" fired at very high temperatures. Here are three trees I put into his wares this last fall. Two Mugos and a Shimpakur Name/Shohin.
thams
Omono
Fantastic! I'll reach out to them to see what they would like included in their entry. This is good stuff.
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