Re: [Clayart] Clayart Digest, Vol 126, Issue 8
Bonnie Hellman via Clayart
appreciate what Terry Lazaroff has done. Big job! Congrats to you, Terry.
Bonnie Hellman
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> 1. Re: chemicals in florida/givaway (Paul Randall)
> 2. Re: chemicals in florida/givaway (Antoinette Badenhorst)
> 3. Re: chemicals in florida/givaway (Dragonbelly Ceramics)
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> Date: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:30:20 +0000
> From: Paul Randall <pa...@plrandall.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Clayart] chemicals in florida/givaway
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> Hi all,
> A bit of melancholy floats around. Although I joined this group in the
> 70?s my earnest work in clay and activity here started later than most. I
> greatly value what I learn here.
>
> I have been fortunate to have always found a way to keep making art
> throughout my life. I'm 72 years this month, hopefully many years left.
> When I read Terry?s words it reminds me of the inevitable task that lays
> ahead. When I look around my home and studio, it seems an impossible feat
> to accomplish.
> Paul
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> ________________________________
> From: Clayart <clayart...@lists.clayartforum.com> on behalf of Terry
> Lazaroff via Clayart <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:11:03 PM
> To: clay clay <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> Cc: Terry Lazaroff <terryl...@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Clayart] chemicals in florida/givaway
>
> Hello All.
>
> I am taking my morning coffee thinking about the years of camaraderie with
> this great group. I can see that many of the original members have gone
> silent. You have said what was necessary to be said; I have also posted
> less and less as the years whizzed by. I think of Mel telling us that he
> has taken his collection of pottery to the local museum. It is now my turn
> to do the same.
>
> In two days, Francine and I will say goodbye to the house that has been
> our home for the past 38 years. My children live within walking
> distance. So, we were blessed to watch them build their lives. We enjoyed
> our grandchildren dropping by for milk and cookies after playing in the
> park. They are now entering college and university. They still drop by to
> say hello and to let us know what is going on in their lives.
>
> The most difficult part of this new adventure has been the downsizing.
>
> I started with my collection of photos. There were family images,
> grandparents, parents, and my own family images. I have digitized most of
> the older black and white photos over the years. The difficult part was
> throwing the physical, paper images into the recycle bin. This was a
> difficult task.
>
> Next came the closing down of my home studio. I managed to sell my studio
> equipment off piece by piece. Items that remained went to the ecological
> collection site. I gave my collection of books to the Val David, 1001pots
> residency site. I will participate with 1001Pots.com one last time this
> summer.
>
> I have found that downsizing is a brutal event. Decisions on what to hold
> on to, and what to discard was emotional. My military memorabilia,
> farewell gifts, received on posting. I threw everything, with the exception
> of my Commissioning Scroll, and my service medals. I spent 32 years in
> uniform travelling all over, and of course, bringing home souvenirs. It
> all went to the goodwill.
>
> My studio is bare and clean. One good thing is working with clay. It is
> easy to wash the walls and the floor. I received a good fee for my
> equipment. My chemicals were sold for a small amount. It was more
> important to have them taken rather than feeding the dump.
>
> I did take temporary storage. I have a large collection of
> two-dimensional art and my bronze sculptures. I also have wax models that
> need cleaning and casting. This will have to wait until the move settles
> down. Then I will make the final attack at culling the remaining work.
>
> My only regret is that I did not make this move when I was a bit younger.
> The Senior Residences in my area are very difficult to find, especially one
> that meet our requirements. The wait list was two years.
>
> All in all, I am moving positively towards my new life journey.
>
> I will go silent for a while and contact the list once the dust settles.
>
> Terry
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Clayart <clayart...@lists.clayartforum.com> on behalf of mel
> jacobson via Clayart <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 9:45 AM
> To: clay clay <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> Cc: mel jacobson <mel...@mail.com>
> Subject: [Clayart] chemicals in florida/givaway
>
> >From Kathi Shultz...k1claylady@aol.com
> she has gobs of chemical to give away as she
> is retiring...She lives in Florida.
> Check it out.
> mel
>
> website: www.melpots.com<http://www.melpots.com>
> WWW.clayartarchives.com
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> Date: Sun, 10 May 2026 09:49:16 -0500
> From: Antoinette Badenhorst <porcelainb...@gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Clayart] chemicals in florida/givaway
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> All the best with this new phase in your life Terry. May Gods blessings
> stay with you.
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>
> Best wishes,
> Antoinette Badenhorst
> www.porcelainbyantoinette.com
> www.teachinart.com
> MSClayworks.com
> arts.ms.gov/artist/antoinette-badenhorst
> www.aic-iac.org/en/member/antoinette-badenhorst
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> On Sun, May 10, 2026 at 1:45?AM Terry Lazaroff via Clayart <
> cla...@lists.clayartforum.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello All.
> >
> > I am taking my morning coffee thinking about the years of camaraderie
> with
> > this great group. I can see that many of the original members have gone
> > silent. You have said what was necessary to be said; I have also posted
> > less and less as the years whizzed by. I think of Mel telling us that he
> > has taken his collection of pottery to the local museum. It is now my
> turn
> > to do the same.
> >
> > In two days, Francine and I will say goodbye to the house that has been
> > our home for the past 38 years. My children live within walking
> > distance. So, we were blessed to watch them build their lives. We enjoyed
> > our grandchildren dropping by for milk and cookies after playing in the
> > park. They are now entering college and university. They still drop by to
> > say hello and to let us know what is going on in their lives.
> >
> > The most difficult part of this new adventure has been the downsizing.
> >
> > I started with my collection of photos. There were family images,
> > grandparents, parents, and my own family images. I have digitized most of
> > the older black and white photos over the years. The difficult part was
> > throwing the physical, paper images into the recycle bin. This was a
> > difficult task.
> >
> > Next came the closing down of my home studio. I managed to sell my
> studio
> > equipment off piece by piece. Items that remained went to the ecological
> > collection site. I gave my collection of books to the Val David, 1001pots
> > residency site. I will participate with 1001Pots.com one last time this
> > summer.
> >
> > I have found that downsizing is a brutal event. Decisions on what to hold
> > on to, and what to discard was emotional. My military memorabilia,
> > farewell gifts, received on posting. I threw everything, with the
> exception
> > of my Commissioning Scroll, and my service medals. I spent 32 years in
> > uniform travelling all over, and of course, bringing home souvenirs. It
> > all went to the goodwill.
> >
> > My studio is bare and clean. One good thing is working with clay. It is
> > easy to wash the walls and the floor. I received a good fee for my
> > equipment. My chemicals were sold for a small amount. It was more
> > important to have them taken rather than feeding the dump.
> >
> > I did take temporary storage. I have a large collection of
> > two-dimensional art and my bronze sculptures. I also have wax models
> that
> > need cleaning and casting. This will have to wait until the move settles
> > down. Then I will make the final attack at culling the remaining work.
> >
> > My only regret is that I did not make this move when I was a bit younger.
> > The Senior Residences in my area are very difficult to find, especially
> one
> > that meet our requirements. The wait list was two years.
> >
> > All in all, I am moving positively towards my new life journey.
> >
> > I will go silent for a while and contact the list once the dust settles.
> >
> > Terry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Clayart <clayart...@lists.clayartforum.com> on behalf of mel
> > jacobson via Clayart <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> > Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 9:45 AM
> > To: clay clay <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> > Cc: mel jacobson <mel...@mail.com>
> > Subject: [Clayart] chemicals in florida/givaway
> >
> > From Kathi Shultz...k1claylady@aol.com
> > she has gobs of chemical to give away as she
> > is retiring...She lives in Florida.
> > Check it out.
> > mel
> >
> > website: www.melpots.com<http://www.melpots.com>
> > WWW.clayartarchives.com
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> Date: Sun, 10 May 2026 12:14:11 -0400
> From: Dragonbelly Ceramics <li...@dragonbellyceramics.com>
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> I wish you the best of luck in this difficult process. I've helped my
> parents through it and we're now helping my in laws. A lifetime of
> collecting art from all over the world needs to be distilled into a small
> apartment, donated to museums, or distributed among family.
>
> Best,
> LJ
>
> On Sat, May 9, 2026 at 10:11?PM Terry Lazaroff via Clayart <
> cla...@lists.clayartforum.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello All.
> >
> > I am taking my morning coffee thinking about the years of camaraderie
> with
> > this great group. I can see that many of the original members have gone
> > silent. You have said what was necessary to be said; I have also posted
> > less and less as the years whizzed by. I think of Mel telling us that he
> > has taken his collection of pottery to the local museum. It is now my
> turn
> > to do the same.
> >
> > In two days, Francine and I will say goodbye to the house that has been
> > our home for the past 38 years. My children live within walking
> > distance. So, we were blessed to watch them build their lives. We enjoyed
> > our grandchildren dropping by for milk and cookies after playing in the
> > park. They are now entering college and university. They still drop by to
> > say hello and to let us know what is going on in their lives.
> >
> > The most difficult part of this new adventure has been the downsizing.
> >
> > I started with my collection of photos. There were family images,
> > grandparents, parents, and my own family images. I have digitized most of
> > the older black and white photos over the years. The difficult part was
> > throwing the physical, paper images into the recycle bin. This was a
> > difficult task.
> >
> > Next came the closing down of my home studio. I managed to sell my
> studio
> > equipment off piece by piece. Items that remained went to the ecological
> > collection site. I gave my collection of books to the Val David, 1001pots
> > residency site. I will participate with 1001Pots.com one last time this
> > summer.
> >
> > I have found that downsizing is a brutal event. Decisions on what to hold
> > on to, and what to discard was emotional. My military memorabilia,
> > farewell gifts, received on posting. I threw everything, with the
> exception
> > of my Commissioning Scroll, and my service medals. I spent 32 years in
> > uniform travelling all over, and of course, bringing home souvenirs. It
> > all went to the goodwill.
> >
> > My studio is bare and clean. One good thing is working with clay. It is
> > easy to wash the walls and the floor. I received a good fee for my
> > equipment. My chemicals were sold for a small amount. It was more
> > important to have them taken rather than feeding the dump.
> >
> > I did take temporary storage. I have a large collection of
> > two-dimensional art and my bronze sculptures. I also have wax models
> that
> > need cleaning and casting. This will have to wait until the move settles
> > down. Then I will make the final attack at culling the remaining work.
> >
> > My only regret is that I did not make this move when I was a bit younger.
> > The Senior Residences in my area are very difficult to find, especially
> one
> > that meet our requirements. The wait list was two years.
> >
> > All in all, I am moving positively towards my new life journey.
> >
> > I will go silent for a while and contact the list once the dust settles.
> >
> > Terry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Clayart <clayart...@lists.clayartforum.com> on behalf of mel
> > jacobson via Clayart <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> > Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 9:45 AM
> > To: clay clay <cla...@lists.clayartforum.com>
> > Cc: mel jacobson <mel...@mail.com>
> > Subject: [Clayart] chemicals in florida/givaway
> >
> > From Kathi Shultz...k1claylady@aol.com
> > she has gobs of chemical to give away as she
> > is retiring...She lives in Florida.
> > Check it out.
> > mel
> >
> > website: www.melpots.com<http://www.melpots.com>
> > WWW.clayartarchives.com
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