I don't remember seeing this announced on the list, so I have posted it
here for general inspiration.
 
Last year was my first time at the seminar, and I enjoyed it very much.
Of particular note were the later evening kitchen sessions where people
exchanged advice regarding ceramic pieces.  Stuck on a sherd that you just
can't pin down?  Bring it.  I took advantage of the members' paper
session, and I received very worthwhile feedback on my research of potters
in the American West.  While I cannot attend this year, I do hope to
continue with the seminar in the future.  I know that several American
Archaeologists attend the seminar, including Terry Majewski and George
Miller (from time to time).  I believe that they would also be happy to
recommend the seminar.
 
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Ceramics of Yorkshire and the North East
 
A Summer School at Keele University in Staffordshire in association with
The Northern Ceramic Society
 
Saturday 16th August to Saturday 23rd August 1997
 
Course Director: Christopher Wakeling
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Description-
Few parts of Britain can offer so varied a history of ceramic production
as Yorkshire and the North East of England.  From the creamware associated
with Leeds in the eighteenth century to the innovatory designs of the
Hornsea pottery in the 1960s, the region has made an important
contribution to English ceramics.  This course will explore the
development of pottery and porcelain in the region between the Tyne and
the Don.  Coinciding with the course will be an important exhibition of
Yorkshire ceramics at Clifton Parks Museum, Rotherham.
 
Lectures-
The lectures are intended to provide a variety of approaches as well as
covering a broad range of material.  There will be lectures on individual
factories and groups of factories such as Rockingham, Sunderland,
Ferrybridge, and Hornsea, as well as types of ware such as dry-bodied and
faience.  Other lectures will explore the economic and cultural
backgrounds to the development of ceramics in the region, and the problems
which remain for anyone seeking to understand the pottery and porcelain of
Yorkshire and the North East.
 
Seminars-
In order to add further depth to the study, a programme of seminars has
been arranged, allowing discussions in smaller groups.  In each of the
seminars, wares of a particular type or period will be examined more
closely.  Members are encouraged to bring wares to these sessions for
discussion and attribution.  The detailed arrangements for these seminars
will be sent to all course members together with the full lecture
programme and joining arrangements a few weeks before the start of the
course.
 
The Lecturers will include-
John Cockerill
Nick Dolan
Diana Edwards
John Griffin
Minnie Holdaway
Terence Lockett
Kathy Niblett
Chris Wakeling
 
Members' Research-
The members' paper sessions provide an opportunity for members of the
course to speak on topics of interest, and are an important ingredient of
the course.  We would be pleased to hear beforehand from anyone who might
wish to offer relevant papers, including themes which might link the topic
of the course with overseas factories or collections.
 
Visits-
There will be a programme of visits to places connected with the theme of
the course.  One full-day visit will be made to the Clifton Park Museum,
Rotherham, to view the important exhibition of Yorkshire pottery and
porcelain which is being organized by the Northern Ceramic Society.  It is
also planned to visit the Stoke-on-Trent City Museum and Art Gallery and
one county house.  There will be an afternoon when members of the course
are free to visit local sites and museums of interest, further details of
which will be given later.
 
There will be a reception hosted by members of the Northern Ceramic
Society and course lecturers on Saturday for newcomers to the course.
 
Keele's Ceramic Summer School-
Founded in 1964, Keele's Ceramics Summer School has established a
reputation as on of the foremost events for those interested in the study
of ceramics.  In addition to the formal programme there are many
opportunities for informal discussion with members of the course, including
lecturers, many of whom are resident for the week.  It attracts
participants from many parts of the world, and we hope again this year to
welcome visitors from Europe, America, and further afield.
 
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Course #47FU590
Ceramics of Yorkshire and the North East
 
While formal registration closed on Friday, February 7th, I found that late
registration for international participants was not impossible.
 
Direct inquiries to Mrs. Angela Davies by telephone at
Newcastle (01782)583244
fax (01782)583248
Centre for Continuing and Professional Education
Keele University, Keele, Staffs. ST5 5BG
 
The course is L308.00 for residential students
L221.00 for non-resident
they will expect a deposit of L50.00 if there is still room available.
Fortunately, they accept Access or Visa
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