Empty Bowls 2008
For the NWA Food bank

Formerly the Ozark Food bank

Mark you calendars for

Tuesday Nov 11, 2008

2007

Empty Bowls Soup Dinner -

was Nov 13 at George's Majestic

 

The event was a great success and We took in over $6000 for the food bank in 2007.

For the NWA Food Bank

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Boston Mountain Potter's Association

 

The next BMPA meeting will be Wednesday, Aug 13th at 6p.m. Hope to see a lot of new faces along with the faithful.

The BMPA now meets the second Wednesday(except occasionally) of each month at FRSCS at 6p.m. BMPA is a gathering of like minded people interested in clay. Old BMPA site

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Used Equipment

Used Equipment Pictures

We have a select stock of used equipment for sale from time to time along with some of our customers.  Here's a selection.

Looking for older wheel to get back into clay - Michelle or Reta 479-879-2954.

Used L&L kiln - Bill & Nori Allen,479-

100 cft Downdraft Car Kiln - used for two years, ^9 in ten hrs., 2600 bricks w/ Fiberfrax  $5000.00 contact Jamie or Lynn or call 479-684-9363, see pictures

2000lbs Silicon Bronze in IN607 with assay and certificate alloy 873, contact Hank Kaminsky at 479-442-5805

Alabaster for carving.  It's a bargain at $1.50/lb.  Pick-ups only at Flat Rock.

 

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Closed Dates

Dec 25, 2008 -Jan 1, 2009 / Personal Holiday

April 5-12, 2008 / NCECA Conference

Please note the dates so that you can plan ahead.

Thank you for your business, and remember to keep your hands muddy.

--Kelley

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Cultural Arts District in Fayetteville

fayettevillearts.org

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University of Arkansas

The UARK Ceramics department had a Symposium on Ceramics Jan 31-Feb 2, 2008.  It was free.

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Community Notes

NWA Empty Bowls will also be participating again this year at the Fayetteville Arts Festival Sat Aug 30 (only) with the public decorating bowls that will be part of the bowls for our annual fund raiser. 

Heartwood Festival 

Sat. Aug 30, 9-5 with artists booths, demonstrations & live, local music.  444-0888   428 S Government St, Fayetteville, 444-0888

 

 

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Area Clay Classes:

We have a wonderful program for adults, but here are some opportunities for children and others for adults in the nwa area to experience clay:

Children - Kathy Thompson Art - Fayetteville 479- 521-1502

Children - Chris Weaver - Prairie Grove 479-846- 0899

Children - Phyllis Anderson- Rogers 479-925-7390

Children - Martha Molina- Fayetteville 479-871-2778

Children - Nancy Engber - Fayetteville 479-442- 7003

Children - ACO - Springdale 479-751-5441

Children - Camp War Eagle - 479-750-7303

9yr-Adult - Boys & Girls Club - Fayetteville 479-442- 9242

Both - Eureka Springs School of Arts - 479-253- 5384

Adult - Jim & Sara Young - Rogers lake area 479- 789-3345

Adult - Jerry Faulkner - PG/Lincoln 479-966-0596

Adult - Flat Rock Clay classes and workshops - 479-521-3181

I am sure there are many more, but these are just the ones that popped in my head today. And, outside the Fay-Rogers area there are even more as in LR, Hot Spr, Mt View, Tulsa, Ft Smith-VB and Joplin areas. Check out your local entertainment sections of the papers and yellow pages. Happy mud fingers!

 

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Opportunity!

Let me know if you know if anything and I'll list it. 

Kelley

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Pottery Supplies, Clay Workshops & Resources

Flat Rock Clay Supplies

Studio & Gallery

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Glass Fusing & Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Workshops in AUGUST

 

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Shimpo Slab Roller $698

Giffin Grip $146

Orton Kiln Vent $299

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New Pottery Class Schedule

Wheel Throwing w/ David Johnson - Tuesdays 6pm till 9pm

Wheel Throwing w/ David Johnson  - Wednesdays 11am till 2pm

Wheel Throwing w/ David Johnson - Wednesdays 6pm till 9pm

Handbuilding w/ Kelley Wilks - Thursdays 11pm till 2pm

Handbuilding w/ Kelley Wilks - Thursdays 6pm till 9pm

 

 

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  • Rare-Earth Oxides Now in Stock
  • Tons of New Raw Materials
  • FiberFrax Paper is Here
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  • Tool of the Month - Clay Shapers are 25% - 35% off
  • Orton Vent Master 2 is now $299

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     86 Different Moist Clay Bodies to pick from!   

Because Everyone is Different

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Looking for a little color in the cone 5-6 range?

Try one of the 28 Different Laguna Cone 5 Clays we have in stock.

And now 12 more from Aardvark Clays.

That's right. Forty different Cone 5 Clay bodies!

14 Low Fire - 40 Mid Fire - 32 High Fire • Over 80 in all!

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Workshops

Link to Workshop Page for info and pictures from past workshops.

Skutt Kiln Olympic Orton Dawson Controller Kiln sitter Amaco Paragon Geil Cress kilns August 2nd (Sat) For Beginners, Teachers and Artists who want to Learn More About Firing Your Electric Kiln , we are offering a 6 hr course on the firing principals and will go over loading, bisque & glaze firing, electricity, voltage, kiln sitter, cones, controllers, ventilation, safety and troubleshooting. It'll run from 10-4p and is $49 (lunch is included). Mike just finished additional training at Skutt!!!!  The workshop is limited to the first 12. Register early. Secure Sign-Up

You asked and we listened Two great days of workshops

Save $25 when you take both Aug 16-17, 2008

Skutt Kiln Olympic Orton Dawson Controller Kiln sitter Amaco Paragon Geil Cress kilns

August 16 (Sat), 10-4ish, Glass Fusing

with MerleneWalker

Glass Fusing is the joining of glass together by heat. It is one of the most versatile ways of working with glass today. Join us in this fun filled, hands on, information packed, exciting class. No experience
is necessary and you don't have to be an artist! Beginners will make two pendants and pair of earrings or refrigerator magnets, Learn the basics of glass cutting, placement and firing while receiving extensive information on the technical aspects of kilnwork, safety, and studio set up. Tools, glass and firing are provided!


The low fee of $145 includes glass and an assortment of tools you'll need to make your own jewlery.

Secure Sign-Up

Skutt Kiln Olympic Orton Dawson Controller Kiln sitter Amaco Paragon Geil Cress kilns

 

Aug 17(Sun), 9-3 ish, Precious Metal Clay

with MerleneWalker

Precious Metal Clay is a wonderful new form of fine silver and gold which can be manipulated like clay, but after firing is solid silver or gold. True alchemy!

Participants will explore the many methods of imprinting textures on Precious Metal Clay as well as learn to carve, fire and finish it. Working with simple tools, we will experiment with pinched, rolled and hollow forms and finishing techniques, plus fire the PMC to final pieces.

 

Your PMC and tools are supplied for this Great Workhsop for just $145

Secure Sign-Up

 

Let me know who and what you are interested in.  I am working on the next workshops with people such as Dan Hammett, Cynthia Bringle & Billy Ray Mangham.


 

Topical Weekend Classes - NEW

We're now offering on Saturdays, a series of 3 hr topical classes. Most of these sessions will be lead by David Johnson. David's training was based on principals passed down through the Bauhaus, a tradition traced back to the 15th century in Germany. With over 30 years experience as a production potter, he offers answers to problems for all levels of clay enthusiasts.

Secure Sign-Up (pay to save $5)

The Saturday topical classes are from 10am-1pm and $49 unless noted and are at Flat Rock Clay and aPotteryStudio.com at 2002 S School, Fayetteville, ARkansas, 479-521-3171

  • Aug 23, For the Birds - bird houses, feeders & baths for your feathered friends.
  • Aug 30, open - LaborDay Weekend
  • Sept 6, Texture - Yes, some things are skin deep.
  • Sept 13, Mold Making $65 / professional mold maker will show you the ropes and work with you to make a mold to take home.    
  • Sept 20, Bowls - brush-up on throwing bowls, and help us make bowls for the Empty Bowls Nov 11 (bowl making session open and FREE from 1pm till...)
  • Sept 27, open - BB&BBQ
  • Oct 4, Goblets - more than just a bowl on a stick.
  • Oct 11, Platters - the TURKEY stops here!
  • Oct 18, Pitchers - is baseball season over yet? catch this one.
  • Oct 25, For the Birds - wondering what to get grandma for the holidays? lots of good ideas here.
  • Nov 1, Mugs & Handles - get a grip on this reality; pulling handles.
  • Nov 8-9, Building a Clay Oven - ever wanted to cook your own bread or pizza in an authintic cob oven? This class is very hands on and will be an exciting process. It will be in Winslow and run both full days until we finish - still just $49 and camping available.
  • Nov 15, Candles for the Holidays - Open to all levels to make 3 oil candles one day and glaze them the following week (Nov 22).
  • Dec 6, Bottles - tis the season, let's all do a bottle, or two, or three...
  • Dec 13, Kiln Firing & Maintenance - this is the one we do 4+ times a year for teachers and those new to firing their own electric kilns.  You will learn bunches about what goes on in the firing and how to take care of your kiln to make it last as long as you can. You will also have hands on with loading a glaze and bisque firings. 
  • We will resume the classes in January 2009.

 


 

Pottery Classes - (also have gift certificates)

Pottery Class Schedule Click Here

We are now in our new classroom and having a great time.

Wheel Throwing w/ David Johnson - Tues 6pm till 9pm OPENINGS

Wheel Throwing w/ David Johnson - Wed 11am till 2pm OPENINGS

Wheel Throwing w/ David Johnson - Wed 6pm till 9pm OPENINGS

Handbuilding w/ Kelley Wilks - Thurs 11am till 2pm OPENINGS

Handbuilding w/ Kelley Wilks - Thurs6pm till 9pm OPENINGS

 

Each class is limited to the first 8 paid registrants.  $169 For 6 classes along with $1.50/lb of clay for items you want to keep. Demonstrations will be given each class and glazing demonstrations will be as needed. These are for beginning to intermediate students; Those looking for more advanced levels should look into our monthly topical workshops or studio space.

Contact us at info@flatrockclay.com or 479.521.3181 (why we didn't answer)

for any further information and to register.

 

 

Tool/Product of the Month:

January's Product

Flat Rock Clays bisque tiles for you to paint with Duncanand other glazes

Bisque 4 1/4" tiles

After years of requests we have brought in a large qty of bisque tiles for you to decorate.  They're great for school and community projects or birthday parties for you or your children. 

$0.59 each / $4.95 for 10 / $39.95 for case of 100

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November's Product

Spectrum's 1500 midfire glazes

I love these.  They come dry in one gallon buckets and larger.  We stock the 1 gal dry (7.5 lb dry).  We use a half dozen in the studio and with our classes along with some of the 1100.  The 1500 are great at staying suspended and wonderful to work with. We have favorites and many of our customers have theirs.

No October Special Product - crazy busy!!!!!!~!!!!!! could have been the NorthStar Porta-Roller, the Giffin Grip, or the Orton Vent Master, your pick.

September's Product

Shimpo VL Whisper potters wheel is our favorite for the best bang for your buck. It's the most silent wheel on the market with more than enough power for most anything you want to make.

Youski made this bowl in April on his visit here. But I have yet to even bisque it, because it's too big for my Skutt 1227 kiln - that's big. We use the wheels in the studio so you can give it a test drive for yourself. I'm sure you will like it also.

August's Product

Chroma-Color underglazes

Or as Mike calls them the Easy Underglaze System.

THE Underglaze System for Schools and Contemporary Studios!  Compare to Mayco Stroke and Coat at $13.95 per pint.  72 Colors • Certified Non Toxic • Approved for K-6 Grades!  All Colors are the same price!  Glossy without a clear.  Flip Top Squeeze Bottles • No more crusty lids!  And they have some cool names! 

1 Pint 9.95 ea  Sale!  $8.95

2-11 pints 9.45 ea

Case of 12 Mixed Colors 109.95

Click here to order

July's product

North Star Extruder Die Sets

We now stock North Star products and have their extruders and dies in and on special. The dies are wonderful and will fit the Ceramic Supply extruders that we have carried. NS has a wide variety of dies and even bead makers. Come see all the possibilities.

Click here for Prices

June's Product

Duncan Glazes and Underglazes We are now the largest Duncan distributor in the area, and your low-fire headquarters. We stock the clear glazes in the 1, 3.5 & 5 gallons for dipping and brushing. Duncan glaze and underglaze is reduced at least 20%, from 1oz to gallons with no min or max purchase. Come check out our selection.

*No sales taxes for Arkansas Public Schools for your clay and glazes. Purchase Orders are gladly accepted.

May's Product

Wonder Bat System at FRC

Wonder Bats are here and you'll love them. They're made with a treated composite panel product that was developed for applications in exterior and high moisture interior environments. They are similar to Plaster in the way they release the pot when it becomes leather hard. Drilled for standard 3/8" diameter pins on 10" centers. Best of all, no holes on the top side! Their standard bats come in 8" sq and 12", 14", 16" 20" and 24" round.

The Wonder Bat System, pictured, uses an Adapter Plate and comes with six 6" square inserts. This is great for smaller objects like cups and sm bowls. All of the Wonder Bats are made with a phenolic resin. They don't swell up and they don't warp like thinner mansonite. And they're priced less than plastic bats!

Click here to order

 

Monthly Specials

We are offering specials of the month. We also have in-store specials that are not advertised, so come by often and check in to see what's new and a hot deal.

 

But Wait! There's More.

Sale extended to include:

Shimpo Wheels - Amaco & Spectrum Glazes

Books - Kemper - Doo Woo - Peter Puggers

Slab Rollers - Thomas Stuart - Dolan Tools

 

Ramblings of a Mud Girl

New one coming soon!

Ramblings Archive Page

Mike's BLOG ! ! !

 

Call For Entries

Empty Bowls 2008 planning committee.  Call to get involved this time around in this wonderful cause and thanks again to all those that helped our first year with it.

 

What's Up at Flat Rock

 

Studio web site....

Ceramic Slips 2/20/08

Secure Ordering Area 9/2/07

Warehouse Clean Up Sale 8/31

7 Day 07/07/07 Sale 7/07/07

Glaze Mixing Equipment 6/30/07

Raku Kilns 6/25/07

North Star Equipment 6/05/07

8 Day Sale 5/31/07

School Specials 5/11/07

Duncan Glazes

Sale and Closeouts 5/31/07

Wonder Bats 3/19/07

Another Phone Line 2/14/07

Paper for Glass Fusing/Slumping $3.25 sq Ft

New Robin Hopper Book 2/10/07

Micro Crystalline Wax 11lb slabs $32.95 2/10/07

Glass Kiln Page 2/03/07

Price comparisons 2/01/07

Sale page updated 05/31/07

Rare Earth Oxides are here!

18 New clay bodies added on 11/16/06

Including Tom Coleman Porcelain by Aardvark Clay.

Flat Rock has the largest selection of Books on pottery in the area.  Come check it out and enjoy. Now up to 40% off list. Take that Amazon!

We now have Clay Times and Pottery Making Illustrated magazines. Besides getting them about a week before subscribers, we have CT current issue for $4.99 (list is $7.50), and the PMI's are 20% off also.

 

MKM coco ribs and decorating discs at Flat Rock Clay and Pottery suppliesMKM Tools The coco ribs , the decorating discs , an assortment of the wooden ribs and ribs on throwing sticks .

 

 

 

Mike found the password to the web page! He has been adding pages, photos, shipping info, slashing prices. He says "Sell it instead of moving it around" while we remodel. So if you find dead links, upside down pics, nasty words about the UPS guy. Don't take everything he says to heart. He has a VERY dry sense of humor.

Thanks, Kelley

That's Not True. I don't have a sense of humor that I'm aware of.  

Thanks, Mike


The Mud Club  is now the Boston Mountain Potter's Association.

Don't forget we have Gift Certificates for your friends and family whom you may not know exactly what they need for that special gift!!!

We have a warehouse stacked full of raw materials.  Large quantities are available for the studio potter, schools and others.  We are also stocking more Laguna moist clays than ever before. Now 41 different mixes!

Please contact us for a bid on large equipment. We are distributors for:

Amaco glazes and equipment

Bluebird Equipment incl Soldner Wheels

Brent wheels and equipment

Ceramic Supply Co tools slab rollers and extruders

China Clay Art Tools

Dolan Tools

DooWoo Tools

Giffin Tech Giffen Grip and Lid Master

Kemper Tools

Laguna CLAY equipment tools and glazes

Olympic Kilns pottery & glass

Orton cones and kiln vents

Pacifica Wheels

Paragon Kilns pottery & glass

Peter Pugger

Sherrill Mud Tools

Shimpo wheels equipment and tools

Skutt Kilns pottery & glass

Soldner Mixers

Spectrum Glazes

Thomas Stuart Wheels

Venco pugmills and equipment

and many others including kitchen items, clay shapers and more... 

 

If you find a better deal, please let us know. We are striving to give you the most for your money. Thanks

Remember to check our website for regular updates and specials. We are here for you, servicing all your Pottery Supply needs. Thank you for your continued support and Happy mud fingers,
Kelley & Mike

Please contact Flat Rock Clay Supplies at info@flatrockclay.com or 479.521.3181 why we didn't answer to sign up for workshops, submit inquiries or send feedback.