ANNOUNCING THE MING AWARD!
The Ming Award is named in honor of ceramic icon, Mrs. Chen Sui-Ming, fondly known as “Ming” in the ceramics industry.  An accomplished artist, ceramist, and teacher of ceramics, Ming ran her own studio on Long Island, New York, then later in Folsom, California, for many decades. Click here to read more

Click here to read the requirements for The Ming Award
 

2011 Ft Worth 2011 Denver 2010 Ft Worth 2011 Phoenix 2011 Enumclaw 2012 Phoenix

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These images are some of my most recent pieces.  Click on the image for the larger view.
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This is my newest piece.  Click on the image for a larger view.

Click here for my Illustration and Supply Sheet

Rip'n Tear is my favorite technique. Theses are the pieces I've done and they are my favorite.

Click here to see examples of my work!

Melon piece

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Welcome to Infoceramics!

My name is Sara Cantlon and I have been working in Ceramics for over 34 years.  I am a certified teacher and CFE Licensed Associate. My proudest accomplishment is my Instructor and Judges certification with Ceramic Art Institute (CAI).  

I am on the Competitive and Judging Committee for the Exhibitors Association.  I manage the Ming Award for the competition and I am the Master classification and competitive chairperson for the Ft. Worth/Arlington and Phoenix shows.

I am experienced with both High and Low fire ceramics and have been since 1976.  I have taught in California, Arizona, New Mexico Utah, Oregon and Oklahoma.  The most exciting and challenging teaching for me was in Australia!

 

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General Definitions of Ceramic shops in THE area:

Traditional Full Service Ceramic Shop -  This type of shop SELLS,  ceramic color product from at least 2 major color manufacturers, tools, brushes, firing, greenware, bisque, slip, equipment, and classes.  Nothing is furnished for the learning process; you must purchase tools etc. for the learning process.  Product is furnished for some structured classes.  Open at least 48 hours a week, most of the time longer. Usually accessible by yellow page or search engine. 

 Contemporary Ceramic Shop - This type of shop furnishes one manufacturer’s color, brushes, glazing and firing.  The customer must purchase bisque. Glazing is done by the shop and a clear dipping glaze is used.  A fee is charged by the shop according to each shop's format.  Help is provided in some shops, others shops are not staffed for teaching.

If you are interested in learning about judging and clerking at a show please give me a call. Exhibitors Association will initiate a new certification program for future judges and clerks. The cost of the program will be discussed at the meeting.Check my web site for more information. Even if you do not want to judge, it will help anyone who owns a shop or teaches know what to tell students and customers about the guidelines of creating a competitive piece.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!

JUDGING CLASSES CONTINUE!!!!
I want to thank Cast Away Island Ceramics for giving Exhibitor Association a class room for Judging classes.  Since they are closing, the classes are now being held in Allen and other locations.  If you are interested in attending please get in touch with me. I will give you the directions to the new location.  The classes are still free and the next class will be on
Sat. Sept. 17th at 10:00.  Hope to see you there.

Click here for EA (Exhibitors Assoc)Judges Score Sheet/Entry Form
Click here for EA Judging Classifications and Categories

There is a new shop in Fort Worth, TX!  Serendipity Ceramics
101-B Saddle Road
Fort Worth, TX 76108
Call 817-246-6811 for information.

I NEED YOUR HELP!  If you know where I can find the mold for this piece, please email me at infoceramics@verizon.net

 

Click here for pictures from the Oregon Retreat
hosted by
Marchelle Burnham.
She is the West Coast Distributor for Colors for Earth

Back Door Ceramics Adrian, Oregon
PH: 541-372-5413 or 541-372-5521

 
bakdor@fmtc.com

2012 Show Schedule!

Phoenix 2012 Show - January 14th & 15th
at Arizona State University - West Campus
4701 West Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85306

San Bernadino 2012 Show - January 20th & 21st
National Orange Show Even Center
689 Southeast Street
San Bernadino, CA 92408

Click here for entry form
Only checks and cash will be accepted.  No credit cards.
For classifications and techniques click here.

Email infoceramics@verizon.net or call 214-968-1816 with questions.

Click on links below for Photo Gallery of Past Shows:
Ft Worth 2010 Show photo gallery of winners.
Phoenix 2011 Show photo gallery of winners.
Dallas 2011 Show photo gallery of winners.
Ft Worth 2011 Show photo gallery winners.