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No 189 : March 25, 1970

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The Ancient Art

Auckland professional potter Len Castle spent four days giving tuition to Gisborne potters recently. All facets of the ancient art were covered, from throwing the clav (at lytton High art room) to firing (at the findlay kiln in Russell Street), All members made pots of some shape or form under the Castle eye.

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A dry run shows points to watch for in glazing.

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Joan Sinclair takes the glazed articles from the inside of the kiln

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Len demonstrates how. a jug is shaped.

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Len Castle shows how to hold a small pot for complete coverage in the glazing mix. Watching are, from left: Gil Tyer, Sue Ellis, Madeleine Aldwell, Christine Houlahan, Lesley Armstrong, Doreen Costello, Patricia Moloney.

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Displaying great interest in the finished pots are Doreen Costello, Lesley Armstrong, Eve Armstrong, Wendy Fitzgerald.

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