The Journal of Australian Ceramics

Volume 39 No. 2 - Jun 2000

Graduate Student Issue

National Showcase - p3

Student Graduates - p6

Michele Turner - An Approach to Dry Glazes - p37

Moss Vale TAFE students, Michele Turner and Betty Bray explore safe dry glazes.

Nicola Coady - A Versatile Calcium Matt for Reduction or Oxidation - p38

Nicola Coady discusses a reliable calcium matt glaze and the importance of glaze application.

Selma Fida - Age of Chivalry - p39

Selma Fida, student of Campbelltown College of TAFE, explores metallic glazes.

Tanya Walsh - In Search of a Craze-Free White Chun - p40

Tanya Walsh, student of Chisolm Institute of TAFE, Dandenong works on developing a craze-free glaze for her tableware.

Christine Toft - Metallic Patina - p43

A post-firing technique which requires protective equipment and clothing.

Ewen McDonald - Bringing Toby up to Date - p44

Currently working on a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Honors at the University of Ballarat, Ewen McDonald presents some of his findings on the development of the 18th century, English Toby Jug.

P M Jenkinson - Mid Fire Colour Palette - p46

A student at Carine TAFE, Perth, PM Jenkinson describes how she tested the triaxial to develop a colour palette (starting with just 3 colours) fired under a clear glaze to cones 5.

Yvonne Young - Clay for the Next Generation - p48

During the completion of studies at Sutherland College of TAFE, Gymea, Yvonne Young explored the limits & virtues of a new type of clay body.

Chris James - Rutile Glaze - p50

Chris James presents line blends using a base glaze, rutile & colourant oxides.

Nicole Lister - Pots of Gold? - p52

Speaking from experience, Nicole Lister offers sound advice to assist those wishing to get started in their own professional practice.

Alistaire Whyte - Shibui in the Victorian Bush - p54

During a week-long master class with Alistaire Whyte, Danielle Pacaud learned techniques for tool making, throwing porcelain and valuable lessons which cannot be transmitted by the written word.’ For Alistaire Whyte the experience has awakened ideas for further workshops.

Bev Hogg - Dear Gaudi - p56

In a letter to Gaudi, Bev Hogg praises his architectural achievements in Barcelona, Spain.

Karen Weiss - Mura (with Bells and Whistles) - p58

Karen Weiss profiles Mura Clay Gallery, Sydney from its inception in 1990 to its present day, 10th Birthday Exhibition celebration.

Karen Weiss - Following their Path - p61

Karen Weiss reviews the outcome of a post diploma Ceramic Research and Production Course taken at Brookvale TAFE Sydney by nine artists who had completed their Diploma the previous year.

Joy Stone - Tertiary Opportunities in Rural Areas - p66

Joy Stone of Hamilton TAFE Singleton reports on the limited access to tertiary education experienced by people living in country areas.

Jeanette Becklar - Life After School: An Experience of Small Business - p68

From her own experience, Jeanette Becklar reports on the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) – a self employment programme.

Adrian McMillan - Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying - p70

Discusses recent workshops held at Ararat Prison Education Centre and the advantages of correctional educaton & further funding.

David Coggins - Q & A: Kilns - p72

Dave Coggins provides useful information about what to look for before purchasing an electric kiln.

Mike Kusnik - Q & A: Glaze - p74

Mike Kusnik speculates about why there are so many stoneware glaze pages available on the internet. In doing so he explains the role of raw materials within the glaze formula.

Furnascote - p75

Furnascote NONVIT is a zircon containing refractory designed to be used on kiln linings for protection, repairs and as a mortar.

Ann Storey, Jane Crick, Margaret Hornbuckle, Wendy Bainbridge, Majorie Leneban - Australia Wide - p76

Local News and events from States and Territories

News - p80

Further news about current exhibitions, awards, residencies & events.