Pit Fire: A Point Arts Tradition

A shallow pit, 3 or 4 feet across is dug in beach sand and a layer of sawdust is spread out. Bisque fired claywork is arranged on top and sprinkled with copper, seaweed & rock salt for color. The whole pit is covered in newspaper, kindling and finally cow dung. A short prayer is offered to the goddess of fire to ensure a successful firing, and the first match is lit.

Slip Molding: A Chance to Learn

Teresa & Giovanna offered the rest of the guild (and a few friends), the opportunity to learn the basics involved in plaster
mold making. A second workshop continued the process, and the completed two-piece molds were filled with slip, liquefied clay. After drying and burnishing, the reproducible pieces will make
their way to the pit fire and take on individual character.

Bead Fest: An Excuse to Hang

Sometimes it's just time to have fun, sit on the floor and learn some jewelry finishing techniques, maybe get a chance to finish off some old projects that have been hanging around. Rimona gives guild members tips on how to give their pieces of jewelry an artistic finishing touch.

Presentation: At Last

Even when a piece is finished, there's still the matter of professional presentation and readying for sale. And then...
on with the show.

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