Comments on: Old School: A Homecoming Show

By: Marcia Tennyson

Marcia Tennyson — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:49:01 +0000

Very cool to be exhibiting where you learned! I’m got an art ed degree partially because of the inspiration of Mr. Becker, he’s an amazing guy! I always enjoy seeing your work!

By: Kirsten Price

Kirsten Price — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:35:46 +0000

Jeff,
I enjoyed your story and your ceramic work is beautiful! If I get a chance to stop over and see it in person I will. Keep doing what makes you happy and share it with others. Perhaps I need a new hobby…

By: Janice Threlkeld

Janice Threlkeld — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:11:47 +0000

I really enjoyed reading about your beginnings. What a blessing to have a passionate teacher and what looks like an incredible high school ceramic dept. And to think your high school celebrates the arts with a gallery, amazing in these times when art is getting cut from many curriculums. Loved your high school award winning pitcher and cups.

By: Kip

Kip — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:48:06 +0000

Wow, this is your HIGH SCHOOL ceramics department? I am beyond jealous. Congrats on the show, it looks lovely!

By: lucy fagella

lucy fagella — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:48:54 +0000

So rare to see in a H.S. Kudos to that school district for knowing the importance of the arts in childrens lives… and of course to that dedicated teacher!
Thanks so much for sharing!

By: Seth Jovaag

Seth Jovaag — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:02:32 +0000

When does this show at VAHS run? I’d like to put a little story in the Verona Press. Call me at 843-7384 or email me at ungreporter@wcinet.com
Thanks,
Seth Jovaag

By: elizabeth Burtt

elizabeth Burtt — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:12:48 +0000

I have classroom envy! I am so gonna show this post off at work. I have a hard time even getting buckets for my classroom. Sigh, so glad to see they are doing it right somewhere! Your former teacher sounds fabulous, we need more like him in the school system.

By: jim

jim — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:19:12 +0000

hey jeff, great post… glad to see the infamous clay shop that you started in. i have to admit it surpasses anything i had in my mind. it’s mindblowing that this is a high school ceramics lab… i’ve seen much less well-equipped at the college level. the show looks great, when i first looked at the pics before reading the post i was curious if that big piece against the wall was one of yours.

By: Matty Trueherz

Matty Trueherz — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:59:51 +0000

Hi Jeff,
Its crazy how much this reminds me of my highschool. Because I am still in highschool this is a great realization of how rare the opportunities I have are. I have, on multiple occasions, been able to fire at several woodfired kilns in my area. I also am able to test and make whatever glazes I want, and have also recently been able to take on a kiln building project with all expenses paid for by the school. Awsome post, I enjoyed reading it very much.
thanks,
Matty

By: Zervas

Zervas — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:31:32 +0000

Wow dude, a wall of memories just hit me. Thanks for sharing.