Ceramics

Event Profile: THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR (BCTF 2008) represents the best of British talent, an exhibition where buyers are inspired by the variety, quality and originality of products. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors - The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting & General Public. Exhibitor's Profile: The manufacture or sale of products for craft, needlework, or art activities such as: decoupage, quilting, teddy bear and doll making, tapestry, papercraft, sewing, cross stitch, stencilling, stamping, weaving, embroidery, spinning, painting, or knitting, Training and courses involving craft, art or needlework, Craft kits, Magazines or books, you must have a presence at The Needlework, Craft & Quilt Fair - THE exhibition for companies targeting CRAFT enthusiasts. Organizer: Primary Sport Management Hammonds Barn, London Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(144)-246446 Fax: +(44)-(144)-246456

Ancient Khmer and Southeast Asian Ceramics: New Archaeological Findings, Production and the Revival of Techniques A collaboration between the Center for Khmer Studies, National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival and Heritage Watch and part of the International Khmer Ceramics Festival, December 11-29, 2007 CKS Conference Hall, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap, Cambodia December 13-15, 2007 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS This conference aims to bring together Cambodian and international scholars specialized in ancient Khmer and mainland South East Asian ceramics, with contemporary potters and craftspeople working to revive ancient production techniques. In light of illicit trading in antiquities, the objective is to raise awareness of the archaeological importance of ancient Cambodian and mainland South East Asian ceramics, and to highlight the new opportunities for sustainable economic development in the region through contemporary ceramic technology. Scholars based in Southeast Asia are especially encouraged to participate. Dr. Dougald O'Reilly, Chair Prof. John Miksic, Mr. Chhay Rachna, Dr. Philippe Peycam, Mr. Serge Rega, Mr. Eric Llopis, Miss Suzanne Freilich Panels Include: Economics of ceramics in ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia. Craft and production in ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia. Appraisal, typology and chronology of ancient Khmer ceramics. Revitalization of ceramic production in Cambodia. Contemporary ceramic production and slowing the illicit trade of antiquities. AGENDA Thursday, December 13, 2007 13:30 Optional visit to two ancient Khmer sites 19:00-20:30 Cocktail reception Friday, December 14, 2007 8:00 Registration 8:30 Opening of the Conference Philippe Peycam, CKS Director, & Mr. Serge Rega, NCKCR 8:40 Panel 1: Economics of ceramics in Ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia. 9:30 Panel 2: Craft and production in ancient Cambodia and mainland South East Asia. Tea Break 10:30 Panel 3: Appraisal, typology and chronology of ancient Khmer ceramics. 11:30 Discussion 12:00 Lunch 14:00 Panel 4: Chronology of Khmer ceramics. 15:00 Panel 5: Revitalization of ceramic production in Cambodia. Tea Break 16:00 Panel 6: Contemporary ceramic production and slowing the illicit trade of antiquities. 16:30 Discussion 16:50 -17:00 Closing by Dr. Philippe Peycam, CKS Optional dinner Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:30 - 10:30 Visit to the ceramics workshop and ancient kiln reconstruction at the National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival If you wish to participate, please fill in the short attendance form attached, and email it no later than November 20, 2007 to conference@khmerstudies.org.