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Shards 'n Snippits Summer 2024
02/07/24 17:43
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Founded in July 1987 . Supporters, industry sponsors, members, major contributors, grantors, advocates … everyone… have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation's mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the US both past and present. Link to: The Relevance of Tile Heritage Today
With the 2024 Flooring Sustainability Summit fast approaching, we wanted to extend a final invitation to attend this first-of-its-kind event. PROGRAM DETAILS & REGISTRATION!
Co-hosted by TCNA, NALFA, NSI and NWFA, the Summit will unite the flooring industry with architects and designers, policymakers, purchasers and more, with the common goal of advancing sustainable building practices.
Among the key topics covered, attendees can expect dynamic discussions around health and material reporting, green building standardization, and alignment on embodied carbon. PROGRAM DETAILS & REGISTRATION!
S. O. S.: Teco Murals at the University of Illinois Endangered!
An investigative report by the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette revealed that the University of Illinois, across the next decade, but starting soon, is going to demolish a whole series of buildings on campus and that the first to go “on the chopping block” ― to borrow the report’s headline ― is the Vivarium Building (1915-16) (illus. 1), which is flanked on its east and west façades at the second-story level by two magnificent, near-identical Teco murals depicting roiling carp overtopped by a rolling wave, all glazed in sumptuous ‘Teco green’. PRESERVING THESE HISTORICALLY VALUABLE CERAMIC MURALS NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE! Full Information provided by Dr. Richard Mohr. CLICK For the FULL STORY . You can help to preserve these murals simply by writing a two or three sentence e-letter to the Chancellor of the University:
Robert J. Jones, Chancellor
Further SPOTLIGHT ON CERAMIC SURFACES . .
Cary Public Art: Brick Sculptures Bring Charm to Black Creek Greenway, Cary, NC.
In his public art series called, “The Arts Alfresco,” Brad Spencer uses brick, a classic industrial building material, to create something that truly defies what people expect of it.
Read the full story here or click the image!
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Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2021
15/10/21 14:47
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TWO (2) DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! DEADLINE APPROACHING OCT. 30th!
CORRECTION! Registration allows THREE (3) PIECES for $35 entry Fee! CALL-FOR-ENTRY
"ART TILE AMERICA 2021
From Sea to Shining Sea"
JURORS for this Exhibition:
Brigid O’Connor, recognized tile designer, fabricator and contemporary tile influencer, & Alfredo Ratinoff, internationally recognized ceramic & mosaic artist and educator. Read the Juror's Statements
PREVIEW - PDF OF ENTRY DETAILS!
DETAILS: Become a SPONSOR of this event!
EXHIBITION HOSTING & PRIZES Sponsors:
$1000 Exhibition "Hosting Sponsor”
Artisan Tile & Marble Company of NJ, Inc.
$500 Exhibition "Promotion Sponsor”
Silverlake Conservation, LLC.
PRIZES:
1. Best in Show: $1000. NS Ceramic, Inc.
2. 2nd Prize: $750. ARTO Brick/California Pavers, Inc.
3. 3rd Prize: $500. ARTO Brick/California Pavers, Inc.
4. Spirit of 21st Century Tile Prize: $500.
Clay Squared to Infinity
5. Tile Heritage Prize: $250. Merola Sales, Co. Inc.
CORRECTION! Registration allows THREE (3) PIECES for $35 entry Fee!
Sale of work during the Exhibition: 50% Artists 50% Tile Heritage
… this is the platform we are using for the Call-for-EntryEMBRACE AVAILABLE RESOURCES
TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!
Register today!
… a GREAT knowledge base……
New ready-to-use-resources highlighting
the healthy advantages of ceramic tile!
TILE HERITAGE APPRECIATES ALL OF IT'S SPONSORS MEMBERS & ADVOCATES!
Shards 'n Snippets Winter-Spring 2021
25/03/21 12:16
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WHAT'S NEW! Full DETAILS coming soon
Online AUCTION Dates: June 1-5 2021
The names of this years GENEROUS & CREATIVE participating tile and mosaic artists will be listed here shortly. Auction items will be previewed from May 20th forward through the auction dates. Once again the garden box cement planters have been generously contributed by Campania International™
UPDATE!
Bucks County Commissioners have approved
the plan for NEW STEWARDSHIP of MPTW!
A final agreement was reached on April 7th 2021 for the Tileworks of Bucks County, a Non-Profit Organization, to steward the working history museum and tile works into the future.
A red-letter day! Katia McGuirk, tile maker and executive director of the Tileworks of Bucks County, outlined her organization's plan for the tileworks during the April 7th presentation. They plan to continue making tile using local wild clay in the traditional Arts & Crafts manner, build a robust marketing plan, and improve tours and add experiences."The tenets of this agreement guarantee that the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works is protected in perpetuity," McGuirk said. "We have adhered to the principals of Bucks County's official Comprehensive Plan."
REGISTER FOR COVERINGS 2021!
July 7-9, in the North Hall of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
Tile Heritage VALUES its SPONSORS!
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Shards 'n Snippets Summer-Fall 2020
06/10/20 18:59
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WITH SINCERE THANKS to all participating TILE ARTISTS & BIDDERS in the THF ART TILE AUCTION in October which was was very successful garnering $2400 in support of the Tile Heritage Archiving Project! We LOVED working with the Bidding Owl Auction web platform ….. and our VERY SPECIAL THANKS to all of the VOLUNTEERS that made the ART TILE AUCTION possible - Vance Kohler, Eric Boynton, Katia McGuirk & Ellie Cheromcka as well as to all of the THF SPONSORS, ADVOCATES & FRIENDS who promoted the Art Tile Auction!
CONSIDER a CAREER!
BEAUTIFUL TILES & MURALS NEED GREAT INSTALLERS!
…a custom panel installation from THF Member Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works
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Shards 'n Snippets Spring 2020
15/06/20 16:11
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TREASURE TROVE - over 100 images (with locations and in most instances, makers) of historic tile installations on storefronts in the San Francisco Bay Area. A 'curated selection' from 1925 to 1940.
Documented and presented by SF Bay Area Tile Historian, Riley Doty. Here is an additional link the curator's introduction to the images and locations.
(you can also click on the IMAGE below to view the installations)
Tile Heritage - A Review of American Tile History Vol X No.2, has been printed and distributed to members and friends of the Foundation around the country, and to some extent, abroad ( where mailing is currently, safely possible.) You may already have received a copy in your own mailbox - we hope so!
TH Review is one of the best, fundamental tools that the Foundation produces that reflects the core of its ongoing mission. Its production is underwritten by Sponsors, Members, Advocates, Supporters and the public at large. We are very appreciative of the voluntary writing of the current contributing tile historians, Michael Sims and Victoria Jenssen, and the editorial skill, love and care at the heart of the publication and at the heart of Tile Heritage.
If you would like to purchase a copy, $12 post paid, please use this PAYPAL LINK to do so. Please provide your USPS mailing address in the Paypal notes area.
Questions? EMAIL: foundation@tileheritage.org
Enjoy the latest POSTS and NEWS... tap the image…
During these unusual times of doing business DIFFERENTLY due to COVID-19, TILE INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS have good, INNOVATIVE RESOURCES, ENCOURAGEMENT & SUPPORT in place to assist!
Tile Heritage Foundation is an archival library dedicated to the preservation of ceramic surfaces and their history. We are looking for a volunteer (pro bono) grant writer and/or proposal writer.
DETAILS: click here or on the image below!
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Shards'n Snippets Fall-Winter 2019-20
22/03/20 23:34
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To safe-keep everyone during this COVID-19 pandemic COVERINGS'20 has been CANCELLED!
Click on the image below for full details.
In halting an event of this magnitude in mid-stride, the owners and board members of the International Tile Exposition as well as the managers of the show, Taffy Event Strategies, have met the global challenge head-on. We'll all miss experiencing the latest tiles and stone from around the world, meeting up with industry friends, supporters and colleagues, the wide array of tile education opportunities as well as honoring amazing tile and stone installations in the Awards Programs. We look forward to Coverings 2021 in Orlando, FL.
MISSION IN PLACE! Tile Heritage Foundation Staff and Volunteers are "safe & sound" at the moment. THF offices and library are on the property of Sheila Menzies & Joe Taylor - so they always 'work from home'... We've been able to plan for some staff tasks and archiving projects to be handled remotely off-site - keeping many aspects of what we do running smoothly with everyone's health and safety as the highest priority
Tile Heritage Foundation is an archival library dedicated to the preservation of ceramic surfaces and their history. We are looking for a volunteer (pro bono) grant writer and/or proposal writer.
DETAILS: click here or on the image below!
Shards 'n Snippets Spring-Summer 2019
24/08/19 18:41
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Silver City CLAY Festival's Founder & Director, Lee Gruber is to be honored at this year's New Mexico Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts: Friday, September 20, 2019.
DETAILS LINK
(click the image below for additional information)
You've found your favorite, fabulous tile! Now what? Who is going to INSTALL your tile?
FIND a CERTIFIED INSTALLER!
https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org
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Shards 'n Snippets Fall 2018
03/01/19 22:31
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WE HAVE WINNERS!
. . . with SPECIAL THANKS to all who participated in the end-of-year Match $5000 in Grant Funds ... your GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS reached OVER $7500 by December 31st! All names were placed in the special drawing for the AZUL ‘Tilish’ Board Game... 6 winners names were drawn!
(The list of winners names is available - email: foundation@tileheritage.org)
AZUL won the coveted Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) award in 2018!
In Azul players take turns drafting colored tiles to their personal player board. Later in the round, players score points based on how they place their tiles to decorate their wall of the palace. Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets while wasted tiles decrease player scores. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. Ages 8 and up for 2 or 4 players.
. . . and to all of our much appreciated SPONSORS, MEMBERS, ADVOCATES & FRIENDS.. your financial contributions, in-kind gifts, volunteer support, Hand Prints for the Global Mural and immeasurable energy maintains Tile Heritage, assisting in safekeeping the archival records of American Tile History - they are a TREASURE!
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… apologies if you are not seeing images correctly here. Try using Safari or Edge - currently Firefox & Chrome randomly drop images on our website, a fix is in “The Works.”
WE HAVE WINNERS!
. . . with SPECIAL THANKS to all who participated in the end-of-year Match $5000 in Grant Funds ... your GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS reached OVER $7500 by December 31st! All names were placed in the special drawing for the AZUL ‘Tilish’ Board Game... 6 winners names were drawn!
(The list of winners names is available - email: foundation@tileheritage.org)
AZUL won the coveted Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) award in 2018!
In Azul players take turns drafting colored tiles to their personal player board. Later in the round, players score points based on how they place their tiles to decorate their wall of the palace. Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets while wasted tiles decrease player scores. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. Ages 8 and up for 2 or 4 players.
. . . and to all of our much appreciated SPONSORS, MEMBERS, ADVOCATES & FRIENDS.. your financial contributions, in-kind gifts, volunteer support, Hand Prints for the Global Mural and immeasurable energy maintains Tile Heritage, assisting in safekeeping the archival records of American Tile History - they are a TREASURE!
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Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2018
28/09/18 17:48
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An on-going INVITATION to the GLOBAL TILE INDUSTRY
to Join in a Celebration of our Tile Community by leaving
a HAND-PRINT for posterity! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO - a progress report and INVITATION!
Mural CONCEPT details
Partner in this FUN & INSPIRING OPPORTUNITY! Details:
or . . . Email for planning assistance: foundation@tileheritage.org
View the promotional VIDEO with some of the Hand Print workshops to date . .
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… apologies if you are not seeing images correctly here. Try using Safari or Edge - currently Firefox & Chrome randomly drop images on our website, a fix is in “The Works.”
An on-going INVITATION to the GLOBAL TILE INDUSTRY
to Join in a Celebration of our Tile Community by leaving
a HAND-PRINT for posterity! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO - a progress report and INVITATION!
Mural CONCEPT details
Partner in this FUN & INSPIRING OPPORTUNITY! Details:
or . . . Email for planning assistance: foundation@tileheritage.org
View the promotional VIDEO with some of the Hand Print workshops to date . .
READ MORE ....
Shards 'n Snippets Spring 2018
19/03/18 11:32
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NEW BOOK! by Maestra Mosaicista, Laurel True
Part field guide, toolkit, how-to manual and travel journal.
For educators, artists, community builders and armchair travelers.
Project Journals will answer these questions:
How are projects set up and organized?
How does the design process work?
Where do I find the right materials?
How can I work around unforeseen challenges?
What is the best technical approach for my project?
The book is available on AMAZON!
MORE INFO..
PLANNING on ATTENDING
COVERINGS’18
in Atlanta in May 8-11th 2018?
You can REGISTER NOW… and grab your opportunity to PRE-REGISTER
to participate in the GLOBAL MONUMENTAL HAND-PRINT MURAL PROJECT!
This is a DONOR wall for POSTERITY to be installed at (TCNA)
Tile Council of North America, Anderson, SC.
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… apologies if you are not seeing images correctly here. Try using Safari or Edge - currently Firefox & Chrome randomly drop images on our website, a fix is in “The Works.”
NEW BOOK! by Maestra Mosaicista, Laurel True
Part field guide, toolkit, how-to manual and travel journal.
For educators, artists, community builders and armchair travelers.
Project Journals will answer these questions:
How are projects set up and organized?
How does the design process work?
Where do I find the right materials?
How can I work around unforeseen challenges?
What is the best technical approach for my project?
The book is available on AMAZON!
MORE INFO..
PLANNING on ATTENDING
COVERINGS’18
in Atlanta in May 8-11th 2018?
You can REGISTER NOW… and grab your opportunity to PRE-REGISTER
to participate in the GLOBAL MONUMENTAL HAND-PRINT MURAL PROJECT!
This is a DONOR wall for POSTERITY to be installed at (TCNA)
Tile Council of North America, Anderson, SC.
READ MORE ....
Shards'n Snippets Winter 2018
19/02/18 22:25
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PLANNING on ATTENDING COVERINGS’18
in Atlanta in May 8-11th 2018?
You can REGISTER NOW… and grab your opportunity to PRE-REGISTER to participate in the GLOBAL MONUMENTAL HAND-PRINT MURAL PROJECT!
This is a DONOR wall for POSTERITY to be installed at (TCNA)
Tile Council of North America, Anderson, SC.
READ MORE ....
… apologies if you are not seeing images correctly here. Try using Safari or Edge , currently Firefox & Chrome randomly drop images on our website, a fix is in the works.
PLANNING on ATTENDING COVERINGS’18
in Atlanta in May 8-11th 2018?
You can REGISTER NOW… and grab your opportunity to PRE-REGISTER to participate in the GLOBAL MONUMENTAL HAND-PRINT MURAL PROJECT!
This is a DONOR wall for POSTERITY to be installed at (TCNA)
Tile Council of North America, Anderson, SC.
READ MORE ....
Shards 'n Snippets Fall 2017
24/11/17 15:04
Participate in the GLOBAL MONUMENTAL HAND-PRINT MURAL!
AN INSPIRING OPPORTUNITY - HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO PUT YOUR HAND IN CLAY!
An open invitation from the Tile Heritage Foundation for EVERYONE in the TILE INDUSTRY to leave your imprint on tile for the Donor Wall for Posterity at COVERINGS™ 2018, Atlanta, GA - May 8-11, 2018. Participate in the GLOBAL MONUMENTAL HAND-PRINT MURAL!
. . . Click on the image below for details . . . or scroll for more links . ..
You can pre-register in advance HERE. Participation registration for the COVERINGS WORKSHOP is currently available through Tile Heritage and will also be available during the workshop at Coverings™in Atlanta, May 8-11 2018.
Donor Wall Participation: $25 (tax deductible). Sign-up today!
Shards 'n Snippets Spring -Summer 2017
25/08/17 16:27
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Northern California Fires . . .Tile Heritage Foundation Library, Archives and Collections are SAFE! It has been a harrowing 10+ days. Most mandatory and advisory evacuations have been lifted. We feel very fortunate that the winds have stayed calm since around October 9th – allowing the ‘First Responders’ on the ground and in the air to have a broader opportunity to manage all the wildfires. It is emotionally and physically draining to be vigilant for long periods of time.
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Northern California Fires . . .Tile Heritage Foundation Library, Archives and Collections are SAFE! It has been a harrowing 10+ days. Most mandatory and advisory evacuations have been lifted. We feel very fortunate that the winds have stayed calm since around October 9th – allowing the ‘First Responders’ on the ground and in the air to have a broader opportunity to manage all the wildfires. It is emotionally and physically draining to be vigilant for long periods of time.
We are also HAPPY to announce that since 5pm yesterday, Thursday 19th, our whole area received some much appreciated rain… it was light but steady for a few hours last evening, dampening down the very dry landscape of the northern counties – this added a huge assist to managing the still burning fires in our area. We are very grateful to everyone working to keep us safe. The fires are not yet extinguished but the % under control has grown significantly.
Winds are still light - an additional blessing … we will sleep more soundly this weekend here in the north counties… we also know that it is increasingly dry and windy in Southern California – a high alert remains in place in the south.
Thank you for all of your connection and support … these have been very wild times this past 10 days.
Sheila & Joe
CLICK here for more information about the fires or click on the image above.
A FREE download of the entire 2017 TILE INITIATIVE SECTION is available online!
Shards 'n Snippets Winter 2017
09/03/17 12:03
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COME TO THE PARTY in Doylestown, PA on MAY 19th!
30 Years of embracing, archiving and protecting American Tile History!
CELEBRATE!
TILE HERITAGE FOUNDATION 30th Anniversary GALA EVENT
Venue EXTENDED to accommodate150 people!
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
May 19th 2017
SAVE THE DATE
MAKE A RESERVATION !
PURCHASE YOUR REGISTRATION TODAY!
Click here for Event Description and Release of Liability form
. . or e-mail Tile Heritage:
foundation@tileheritage.org
Would you LOVE to SPONSOR this event? SPONSOR OPTIONS
Note: Gala Event is one day prior to Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Tile Festival May 20th & 21st.
CHECK OUT AN ARTIST!
MARLO BARTELS.. a Maestro of ceramic sculpture from Laguna Beach,CA . . .
. . . this sculpture, located in Brea, California (photo by Joey Sammut)
Marlo has been producing and installing permanent ceramic and stone sculpture, mosaics, pictorial murals and functional art for cities, institutions and personal clients since 1977. He works with ceramic tile, terrazzo & stone; shaping, forming and glazing the clay elements by hand. See more about Marlo . . .
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COME TO THE PARTY in Doylestown, PA on MAY 19th!
30 Years of embracing, archiving and protecting American Tile History!
CELEBRATE!
TILE HERITAGE FOUNDATION 30th Anniversary GALA EVENT
Venue EXTENDED to accommodate150 people!
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
May 19th 2017
SAVE THE DATE
MAKE A RESERVATION !
PURCHASE YOUR REGISTRATION TODAY!
Click here for Event Description and Release of Liability form
. . or e-mail Tile Heritage:
foundation@tileheritage.org
Would you LOVE to SPONSOR this event? SPONSOR OPTIONS
Note: Gala Event is one day prior to Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Tile Festival May 20th & 21st.
CHECK OUT AN ARTIST!
MARLO BARTELS.. a Maestro of ceramic sculpture from Laguna Beach,CA . . .
. . . this sculpture, located in Brea, California (photo by Joey Sammut)
Marlo has been producing and installing permanent ceramic and stone sculpture, mosaics, pictorial murals and functional art for cities, institutions and personal clients since 1977. He works with ceramic tile, terrazzo & stone; shaping, forming and glazing the clay elements by hand. See more about Marlo . . .
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Shards 'n Snippets Fall 2016
12/11/16 15:23
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Want to know more about Tile Heritage? Quick link …CHECK HERE!
. . . . a lovely mural installed in Ibby's Restaurant in Mid-State Mall, East Brunswick, New Jersey by Abby Hoffman of Sacred Tile, North Brunswick, NJ.
From concept to finished mural: Design, Layout, Carving...wait patiently for drying...firing, glazing, firing, installation, border tile, grouting, aah, it's finished. Next it's fixed to panels, transported, installed and grouted. Come see the mural and enjoy some great food at Ibby's Restaurant in Mid-State Mall, East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Design & Installation details are available at Abby's website . . . or click on the images…
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Want to know more about Tile Heritage? Quick link …CHECK HERE!
. . . . a lovely mural installed in Ibby's Restaurant in Mid-State Mall, East Brunswick, New Jersey by Abby Hoffman of Sacred Tile, North Brunswick, NJ.
From concept to finished mural: Design, Layout, Carving...wait patiently for drying...firing, glazing, firing, installation, border tile, grouting, aah, it's finished. Next it's fixed to panels, transported, installed and grouted. Come see the mural and enjoy some great food at Ibby's Restaurant in Mid-State Mall, East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Design & Installation details are available at Abby's website . . . or click on the images…
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Shards 'n Snippets Spring into Summer 2016
31/08/16 21:51
Yes! you can FAUX us some of the time!
Shared forward from Cfile
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Adriana Varejão isn’t afraid of a little blood. In fact, much of her work uses the austerity of blue and white tile combined with suggestions of gore and violence to confront uncomfortable, tragic historical topics such as slavery and colonialism. Varejão isn’t content to let these things stay buried. She’s honest, recognizing that the grotesque, shameful violence from the past is running under the hood of our modern lives. You don’t get to appreciate her blue and white tile without acknowledging where it came from; that’s the cost of admission.
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Shared forward from Cfile
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Adriana Varejão isn’t afraid of a little blood. In fact, much of her work uses the austerity of blue and white tile combined with suggestions of gore and violence to confront uncomfortable, tragic historical topics such as slavery and colonialism. Varejão isn’t content to let these things stay buried. She’s honest, recognizing that the grotesque, shameful violence from the past is running under the hood of our modern lives. You don’t get to appreciate her blue and white tile without acknowledging where it came from; that’s the cost of admission.
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Shards 'n Snippets Winter 2016
15/01/16 14:52
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NEW BOOK AVAILABLE: Ken Forster's Tiles & Styles
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of our newest decorative arts title, Tiles & Styles—Jugendstil & Secession: Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts Design in German and Central European Decorative Tiles, 1895-1935 by Ken Forster.
PURCHASE LINK
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NEW BOOK AVAILABLE: Ken Forster's Tiles & Styles
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of our newest decorative arts title, Tiles & Styles—Jugendstil & Secession: Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts Design in German and Central European Decorative Tiles, 1895-1935 by Ken Forster.
PURCHASE LINK
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Shards 'n Snippets Fall 2015
20/12/15 16:16
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In San Francisco!
Honoring Millard Sheets: Master of Art & Design . . .
FREE LECTURES & TOURS
on Thursday January 14th 2016
ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
(Full Registration is still OPEN!)
(& free parking available at SRMC)
"CREATIVE COLLABORATION"
Honoring Millard Sheets: Master of Art & Design
January 14—prior to Stonework Symposium 2016 in San Francisco, CA
FULL PROGRAM DETAILS
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In San Francisco!
Honoring Millard Sheets: Master of Art & Design . . .
FREE LECTURES & TOURS
on Thursday January 14th 2016
ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
(Full Registration is still OPEN!)
(& free parking available at SRMC)
"CREATIVE COLLABORATION"
Honoring Millard Sheets: Master of Art & Design
January 14—prior to Stonework Symposium 2016 in San Francisco, CA
FULL PROGRAM DETAILS
Free to Stone Foundation members, Gualala Arts members,
Tile Heritage Foundation members and invited guests.
(however your MUST REGISTER to attend!)
Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2015
09/08/15 16:03
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August 2015… a foray for some R&R
to Penland School of Crafts a wonderful experience!
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August 2015… a foray for some R&R
to Penland School of Crafts a wonderful experience!
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Shards 'n Snippets Spring 2015
07/07/15 17:24
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Silver City Clay Festival - PLAN to be there! details…
Taking place every summer in Silver City, New Mexico, the CLAY Festival
gathers together artists, educators, entrepreneurs, families, youth,
adventurers, and life-long learners to explore clay in its many forms as well
as its impact on our history, present, and future.Silver City, New Mexico.
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Silver City Clay Festival - PLAN to be there! details…
Taking place every summer in Silver City, New Mexico, the CLAY Festival
gathers together artists, educators, entrepreneurs, families, youth,
adventurers, and life-long learners to explore clay in its many forms as well
as its impact on our history, present, and future.Silver City, New Mexico.
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Shards 'n Snippets Winter 2015
10/02/15 10:33
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The BOOK …. and Exhibition Catalog ….
Available now! 275 pages of pictures and story - $48. plus tax and shipping.
Email:Kirby Brown for purchase details.
Of Cottages and Castles: The Art of California Faience
FEBRUARY 22 – MAY 17, 2015
Crocker Art Museum Sacramento CA … More exhibition details
. . .During the first half of the 20th century, the period we refer to as the ‘Golden Era’ in tile making on the West Coast, few companies excelled in the craft of pottery and tile making as did California Faience. The simplicity of the form coupled with the quality of the glaze came to represent the quintessence of Arts and Crafts ideals. Historian Kirby Brown tells this remarkable story from a grandson’s perspective, with his heart in every illustrative detail.
Joseph Taylor, Tile Heritage Foundation.
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The BOOK …. and Exhibition Catalog ….
Available now! 275 pages of pictures and story - $48. plus tax and shipping.
Email:Kirby Brown for purchase details.
Of Cottages and Castles: The Art of California Faience
FEBRUARY 22 – MAY 17, 2015
Crocker Art Museum Sacramento CA … More exhibition details
. . .During the first half of the 20th century, the period we refer to as the ‘Golden Era’ in tile making on the West Coast, few companies excelled in the craft of pottery and tile making as did California Faience. The simplicity of the form coupled with the quality of the glaze came to represent the quintessence of Arts and Crafts ideals. Historian Kirby Brown tells this remarkable story from a grandson’s perspective, with his heart in every illustrative detail.
Joseph Taylor, Tile Heritage Foundation.
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Shards 'n Snippets Autumn 2014
22/12/14 23:56
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First day of Winter . . . .
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First day of Winter . . . .
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Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2014
19/08/14 12:12
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Fragments of History That Fit in a Pocket
Collectors Find Historical Value in Broken Glass
EVE M. KAHN JULY 31, 2014 New York Times link or click image . . .
... provided by Michael Padwee
Historic U.S. Tile Installations Website
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Fragments of History That Fit in a Pocket
Collectors Find Historical Value in Broken Glass
EVE M. KAHN JULY 31, 2014 New York Times link or click image . . .
... provided by Michael Padwee
Historic U.S. Tile Installations Website
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Shards 'n Snippets Spring 2014
20/06/14 13:55
THF Tile Industry Sponsors Gallery Links
THF Supporters and Members
A wonderful exhibition on Gustavino Tiles in New York - thru September 7th 2014!
Shards 'n Snippets Winter 2014
03/03/14 11:48
Joe Taylor of Tile Heritage will join Nawal Motawi of Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor, MI for a tile tour of notable historic tile installations as well as an overview, public discussion, of historic and contemporary tiles.
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Shards 'n Snippets Fall 2013
19/10/13 22:15
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YES! Tile Heritage is FUNDRAISING to KEEP the Archival Legacy MORE ALIVE & in the PUBLIC EYE for posterity! Your contribution is valued and essential for a SPANKING NEW web-accessed archives and digital collections index which is under construction!
Please . . .
today . . .Thank you!
Contributions to Tile Heritage Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law.)
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Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2013
04/07/13 13:55
JUMP IN! Make a DONATION for the THF Archives
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Shards 'n Snippets Spring 2013
15/06/13 16:37
An Emmy-winning film editor and producer, William T. Cartwright helped save the Watts Towers from demolition. . . . Also see “I Build A Tower” in THF Special Features
By Rebecca Trounson, Los Angeles Times
June 5, 2013, 9:14 p.m.
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Shards 'n Snippets Winter 2013
07/01/13 16:53
Thank you!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013,
Datebook: San Francisco Chronicle
(circulation just under 340,000)
"Foundation Built From Decorative Tile"
by Laura Thomas, a freelance writer,
with photography by Alvin Jornada.
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Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2012
27/08/12 12:18
Shards 'n Snippets Winter 2012
29/02/12 16:40
RENEW your THF MEMBERSHIP today . . . or JOIN for the first time
Announcing something NEW & EXCITING . . . ARTISAN TILES FOR SALE AT THF!
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