Clay Times Back Issues Volume 3 Issue 8 • Jan/Feb 1997 | Page 20

Tile Heritage Foundation
Zelige Tiles. I had not previously
been exposed to the techniques of

Mixed Fruit. Earthenware with majolica
glaze. 6” x 6” by Asheville Tileworks,
a conference exhibitor.

making these tiles (intricate geometric patterns created by various
shaped mosaic tiles to create a larger tile or pattern), but in an enjoyable 45 minutes, Karlson transformed me into an aficionado.

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The third lecture
that stood out for me
was Shel Neymark’s
odyssey after being
awarded the contract to
build a large fountain
and bench in an
Albuquerque park-like
setting. He was able to
work through the potential logistical and artistic
nightmares, inevitable
Porcelain tile decorated with glazes, engobes and
on a project of this size,
slips, fired to cone 10 in oxidation; by Roberta
to create a stunning comWagner,
conference exhibitor and article author.
position that is in the final
stages of completion. His
organization which exemplifies the
sense of humor and clear technical
Foundation’s mission: “to promote
and artistic knowledge made the
an awareness and appreciation of
project come alive.
ceramic surfaces. ”
As a grand finale to the lecDuring the afternoons, we
tures, Carolyna Marks of “World
divided into three groups and
Wall for Peace” fame talked about
toured via bus a whole host of
her work on a wall in Russia. She
Santa Barbara treasures, including
was then bestowed with the Tile
several spots not open to tourists.
Heritage Award, an annual honor
given to an individual, company, or In addition to seeing prime exam-

Architectural tile installation by Shel Neymark, conference lecturer.
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