Shards 'n Snippets Spring-Summer 2019
04/08/19 17:27 Filed in: Shards 'n Snippets
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Week #2! Thanks to all who have contributed ( over $1000 to date ) for "Tuesday July 23rd thru Wednesday August 21st" - It's a great opportunity to assist in matching $5000 in GRANT FUNDS for Tile Heritage - principally for the Archiving Project and including the restoration and conservation of valuable historic books recently donated to the Tile Heritage Library!
(THF student intern Emery Joy managing the newly received book and periodical collection.)
THE STORY !
The Foundation recently received a collection of more than 50 historic California Faience tiles, historic and contemporary books on art pottery and tiles (approx 200) as well as many periodicals. They came to Tile Heritage from the estate of the late Dr. Kirby W. Brown, author, historian, researcher and grandson of one of the founders of California Faience.
California Faience, producer of art pottery and ornamental tiles, was located in Berkeley, California 1913-1959. Kirby’s grandfather, William Victor Bragdon, was one of the two founders of the company.
In 2015 in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name - the culmination of many years of collecting and research - Dr. Brown published a history: California Faience, Ceramics for Cottages and Castles.
Dr. Brown’s mother, Elizabeth “Bettie” Bragdon Brown had the foresight to preserve the records, photography, memorabilia and many books from the California Faience company. These records created the substance for Kirby’s research, and he preserved it all.
Our sincere thanks to all who contribute to and support the ongoing work of the Tile
Heritage Foundation. All contributors will be acknowledged on the THF Supporters web page.
TILE HERITAGE SPONSORS 
Calendar/Events/Workshops
29/05/19 18:12 Filed in: Calendar/Events
EVENTS & FUN TIMES AHEAD!
TILE HISTORY evolves every day . . . Tile Heritage Foundation is here to RECORD it!
. . . CHECK OUT what’s happening . . .
Here's a UNIQUE opportunity... 30th ANNUAL TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN POTTERY and UDU DRUM WORKSHOP with Instructors: Abbas M. Ahuwan and Frank Giorgini. This year's program will be very special in that Prof. Abbas M. Ahuwan will be returning to the USA from Nigeria to lead the workshop along with Frank.
DETAILS: http://udu.com/Udu_html/uduworkshop.html
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E-News Winter 2019
20/01/19 17:53 Filed in: E-News
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Founded in July 1987 Tile Heritage is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year. Supporters like YOU... members, major contributors, industry sponsors, generous grantors... everyone... have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation’s mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the U.S., both past and present. THANK YOU!
E-News for Winter 2019
Here’s What’s Below
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
Stands Tall in Long Beach, California
Massive Collection of Post-Depression Tiles Preserved
Museum of Architectural Ceramics
Batchelder in Birmingham!
Mud Making Magic
Wanted: Tilenuts with Cameras in Hand!
E-News Winter 2019 in Print
Prior to 2010 E-News
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Stands Tall in Long Beach, California
Dedication and patience are the keys to preservation, and our congratulatory salute is extended to Long Beach Heritage and the Port Authority of Long Beach whose negotiations achieved what appeared several years ago to be a pipe dream, namely the careful removal, tile by tile, of the magnificent, historically important mural that had adorned the Port Authority Administration Building for nearly 60 years. The building itself had been scheduled for imminent demolition.
Brian Worley Art & Restoration of Claremont, California tackled the job. Work commenced on September 26, 2018 with the careful marking of every tile, numbering each row and lettering each column consecutively, before the tiles were removed column by column.
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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.”
Founded in July 1987 Tile Heritage is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year. Supporters like YOU... members, major contributors, industry sponsors, generous grantors... everyone... have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation’s mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the U.S., both past and present. THANK YOU!
Here’s What’s Below
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
Stands Tall in Long Beach, California
Massive Collection of Post-Depression Tiles Preserved
Museum of Architectural Ceramics
Batchelder in Birmingham!
Mud Making Magic
Wanted: Tilenuts with Cameras in Hand!
E-News Winter 2019 in Print
Prior to 2010 E-News
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Stands Tall in Long Beach, California
Dedication and patience are the keys to preservation, and our congratulatory salute is extended to Long Beach Heritage and the Port Authority of Long Beach whose negotiations achieved what appeared several years ago to be a pipe dream, namely the careful removal, tile by tile, of the magnificent, historically important mural that had adorned the Port Authority Administration Building for nearly 60 years. The building itself had been scheduled for imminent demolition.
Brian Worley Art & Restoration of Claremont, California tackled the job. Work commenced on September 26, 2018 with the careful marking of every tile, numbering each row and lettering each column consecutively, before the tiles were removed column by column.
READ MORE ....
Shards 'n Snippets Fall 2018
03/01/19 22:31 Filed in: Shards 'n Snippets
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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!
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.”
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!
READ MORE ....
Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2018
28/09/18 17:48 Filed in: Shards 'n Snippets
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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 . .
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.”
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 Filed in: Shards 'n Snippets
We're social … connect to Tile Heritage ……. share this site... Thank you!
… 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 ....
… 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 ....
E-News Winter 2018
09/03/18 22:43 Filed in: E-News
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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.” See E-News in Print if images are not showing here.
Founded in July 1987 Tile Heritage is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. Supporters like YOU... members, major contributors, industry sponsors, generous grantors... everyone... have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation’s mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the U.S., both past and present. THANK YOU!
E-News for Winter 2018
Here’s What’s Below
Merola Tile Sponsors Hand-Print Mural Workshop
Global Monument Hand-Print Mural:
“You can have a HAND in it!“
Landmarking Empire State Dairy
A Statement from the Artist:
Katia McGuirk
Eric Rattan: Born to Dance
New Book: Banking on Beauty
E-News-in-Print
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Merola Tile, Sponsor of Monumental Mural, Holds Workshop!
On Friday, February 23, 2018, National Tile Day, the first of many Global Monumental Hand-Print Mural workshops was organized for the 90+ employees at Merola Tile in Manalapan, New Jersey. The full day event was organized by Katia McGuirk, mosaic artist, tile maker and THF board member who had this to report:
“The Merola Tile family is extraordinary! Diverse, kind, gracious, happy at work, loyal and eager to share their stories. All expressed and experienced the joy of creating! It was with joy in my heart that I touched and was touched by so many wonderful folks who loved their short/sweet conversation with clay. The Merola magic is real!”
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.” See E-News in Print if images are not showing here.
Founded in July 1987 Tile Heritage is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. Supporters like YOU... members, major contributors, industry sponsors, generous grantors... everyone... have made possible the continued fulfillment of the Foundation’s mission to Document and Preserve tile history in the U.S., both past and present. THANK YOU!
E-News for Winter 2018
Here’s What’s Below
Merola Tile Sponsors Hand-Print Mural Workshop
Global Monument Hand-Print Mural:
“You can have a HAND in it!“
Landmarking Empire State Dairy
A Statement from the Artist:
Katia McGuirk
Eric Rattan: Born to Dance
New Book: Banking on Beauty
E-News-in-Print
c
Merola Tile, Sponsor of Monumental Mural, Holds Workshop!
On Friday, February 23, 2018, National Tile Day, the first of many Global Monumental Hand-Print Mural workshops was organized for the 90+ employees at Merola Tile in Manalapan, New Jersey. The full day event was organized by Katia McGuirk, mosaic artist, tile maker and THF board member who had this to report:
“The Merola Tile family is extraordinary! Diverse, kind, gracious, happy at work, loyal and eager to share their stories. All expressed and experienced the joy of creating! It was with joy in my heart that I touched and was touched by so many wonderful folks who loved their short/sweet conversation with clay. The Merola magic is real!”
READ MORE ....