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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-17 | Cary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | great! |
| 2009-11-11 | Kait | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-04 | Terri | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the resources. I didn't even know where to start looking. |
| 2009-10-27 | robert | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | No | i have to continue research to answer my questions completely. but he did give another resource. i would certainly keep him on board! |
| 2009-10-16 | Lea | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Always there when I need him! :) |
| 2009-10-06 | Melissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, Ric. I appreciate your suggestion...and will give it a try. |
| 2009-10-05 | Sue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-30 | Elaine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Your answer was clear, concise and prompt (about two hours). |
| 2009-09-22 | Jenni | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your info. It was perfect for what I needed. |
| 2009-09-19 | Angela | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Ric, I never noticed the pins. They are actually there but have sunk in deep and are not holding the wire. I'll have to fish them out and reinstall them the correct way. Thanks for your help!! |
| 2009-09-10 | kris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Rick, That all makes perfect sense. I'll try the tin foil until I have a chance to redrill.Glad you are there. Kris |
| 2009-09-09 | Barb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your service and your prompt reply. |
| 2009-09-05 | Christine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for the fast answer. I will try this out and hope it will work. I know it's a long shot. Bye christine |
| 2009-09-01 | Sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Rick, You confirmed what we were thinking. Nice to know it is worth pursuing a repair. Yes the new ones cost the earth. Thanks for responding so quickly and clerly. |
| 2009-08-30 | KT | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your help - I'll follow up on your advice and hopefully I'll soon have my very own wheel. :) |
| 2009-08-28 | Mark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Ric thanks for your quick response and for the information. I do not know why this showed up as a private question, it was not meant to be. Mark |
| 2009-08-28 | Lea | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-19 | Jerry | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-09 | Alan | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-03 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Ric, thanks for the quick and honest response. John. |
| 2009-07-29 | Paula | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! |
| 2009-07-28 | teresa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for the great response.I may just spray the glaze on which will eliminate the brush and hence stick.Maybe I'll add some syrup to that mix.Thanks |
| 2009-07-25 | Karen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! Now I know I won't be (unintentionally) poisoning my fiance. :) |
| 2009-07-25 | Wendy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | good To have some sound advice Thanks |
| 2009-07-23 | Colby | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction! Your advise was perfect |
| 2009-07-20 | kaye | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the quick response. Looking forward to trying these recommendations. |
| 2009-07-17 | Natasha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great, would definitely use the service again! |
| 2009-07-17 | Terri | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much ffor your quick response. |
| 2009-07-14 | Nancy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciate the help since I know nothing about clay and what to do with it! |
| 2009-06-25 | Julie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
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Ric Swenson
Expertise
For nearly 40 years I have been involved with pottery. I specialize in wheelthrown pottery, but spent 12 years as Plant Manager of Bennington Potters, Inc. where I learned all about RAM pressing, slip casting, jiggering, OSHA regulations regarding clay manufacture, safety, etc. I have specific knowledge in forming techniques, texturing clay, clay bodies, glazes and application techniques, as well as firing and kiln building.
Experience
I have taught ceramics and art history at the high school and college level in Anchorage, AK (UAA) and Bennington, VT.for 12 years. I ran Bennington Potters, Inc. for 12 years 1982-94. I was manager of Fine Art Tile Co.,San Antonio, TX for several years and taught Pottery classes in Atlanta, GA. at Elements (Kickwheel Pottery Supply), Currently in JingDeZhen , P.R. China, teaching Ceramics and Oral English.
Organizations
American Ceramic Society (Chair of Design Div. 1985-7)
Current member of Tucker Arts Guild, Tucker, GA. Art Station member, Stone Mountain, GA
Publications
CERAMICS MONTHLY, AMERICAN CRAFT
Education/Credentials
BFA, Drawing and Painting, Pacific Lutheran Univ., Tacoma, WA. 1970 with certification to teach Art K-12.
MFA, Ceramics, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. 1976
Awards and Honors
One Man Show of Pottery, Anchorage Historical and Fine Arts Museum.
Alaska Art Bank Collection, Collection U. of Puget Sound, JingDeZhen Ceramics Institute, China.
Over 70 juried entries in State and Regional art shows over 30 years. Solo exhibition, 2006, The Pottery Workshop, JingDeZhen, China. Exhibitor and Conference participant, Wu Yi Shan Univ. China 2007.
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