NCS Summer School
"Blue and White in Context"
University of Chester, August 7-12, 2007

This course will examine the origins and history of the use of cobalt in ceramics. The popularity of blue and white decoration in Britain will be studied in the context of the imports of such wares from other countries and their subsequent production by local potters.

Highlights will include a trip to the Potteries Museum with an opportunity to see the reserve collection and to enjoy a handling and discussion session. For some, this will include pots from the recently refurbished studio gallery.

Course members may present their own research on one evening. Members are invited to bring two pieces for display and discussion at the pot session.

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American Ceramic Circle
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio
November 2-5, 2006

Pre-symposium tour on Thursday to Northern Kentucky University for demonstration of raku firing, throwing, and burnishing by ceramist Ana England, lunch and tour at the Art Deco Museum Center, and preview of ceramics to be auctioned at Cincinnati Art Galleries. Post-symposium tour on Sunday to private collections of chinese ceramics or Rockingham glazed wares. The collectors' tea on Friday afternoon will feature discussion of members' pieces or questions at tables organized by country and ware (e.g., Italian maiolica, Chinese porcelain).

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