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This week I finished off one of my assignments – in the form of tiny little bookmarks. And what reminder would be on the end of the ribbon – Little books of course. Just for 2012 the National Year of Reading.

Whether your favourite read is Fifty Shades of Grey, Vogue Magazine, Spiderman Comics or the Journal of the Australian Ceramic Association – Just enjoy the pages and the feel of paper between your fingers while you still can.

One of life’s simple pleasures – reading.

And dont forget to check out what’s happening over at Mud Colony for all the latest on ceramic news

Happy clay days

Debby

dont forget to check out what every one is up to on Mud Colony http://mudcolony.blogspot.com.au/

A very special thank you to Artfelt Art Prize http://www.artfeltartexhibition.shutterf… for exhibiting my Banksia at the Ramada hotel Ballina in the lead up to the Artfelt competition.
Check out some of the amazing entries for the Art Prize on their facebook site. Jacqueline King and her volunteers work tirelessly for Artfelt – “This annual art prize is where outstanding art meets social purpose as ALL money raised goes to support the work of Heartfelt House, a not for profit organisation supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.”

And a huge thank you to the Ramada Hotel & Suites in Ballina http://www.ramadaballinabyron.com.au for showcasing my work in their foyer in the lead up to the Artfelt Art Prize exhibitions. If you are around Ballina way there is nothing more relaxing than sitting beside the water, drinking cappacino and letting the Ramada’s Hummingbird cake simply melt in your mouth. It is one of my favourite treats.

Happy clay days and as always Dont forget to check out all the other interesting things that are happening at Mud Colony http://www.mudcolony.com.au

Debby

Canberra was fantastic last week. At the Australian National University I was immersed in clay, learning so much from Janet De Boos and Greg Daly. I cant recommend the ANU ceramics course highly enough. I made some new ceramic friends and learnt a few new throwing techniques as well.

While I was in Canberra I did some family tree research and I want to sincerely thank the soldier who placed a poppy on the wall of remembrance for one of my relatives. The Australian War Memorial has so much to see. Discovery and Interaction, exhibits and a research area – not to mention some great sculptures. The memorial dome and the eternal flame are places to sit awhile and remember those who gave their lives.

and then it was home to my studio to contemplate how lucky I am to be able to play with clay and to check out other ceramicists like my friends at Mud Colony – check them out – http://mudcolony.blogspot.com.au/
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Happy clays days
Debby

The best of this week came in the form of seeing the talented Hayden Mathrick demonstrating how to sprew with wax, the inspiring Ray Cavill http://www.raycavill.com/  show us some throwing and turning techniques, and an insightful talk by Marcelle Townsend-Cross on Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression.

So much to learn so little time – and Dont forget to check out whats happening with everyone at Mud Colony <a href="http:// http://www.mudcolony.blogspot.com.au/” title=”Mud Colony” target=”_blank”>
Happy clay days everyone

Debby

There are some interesting tips to get motivated on Empty Easel this week http://emptyeasel.com/2012/06/26/5-productivity-tips-for-procrastinating-artists/
I always find going to exhibitions, open days, or the beach gets me inspired. And on rainy days – looking through ceramic mags like the Journal of Australian Ceramics just fills me with ideas and appreciation for other potters.
Last weekend I went to Tweed Arts Unlimted Open Day at Tweed Heads – Potters, Spinners, Weavers, Embrodierers and Painters – such a creative group. Whatever inspires you – do it

Happy clay days
Debby

Enter Now “Did you know that for an entry fee of $30 (which all goes to Heartfelt House) your work will be featured on Facebook, on the website and in a commemorative book at the end of the exhibitions regardless of selection as a Finalist?…can’t top that for value!