Vol. XIV. No. 5. 
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 
September, I9I2 
T is a pleasure always to show Ker- 
amic. Studio readers the work of the 
Newark Society of Keramic Arts. 
This month we show also two photos 
of the exhibit of the Orange Societj^ 
of Arts and Crafts. It is a novel 
idea and a pleasing one, to carry out 
the same motif not only on each piece 
of a set of china but also on tray, 
linen, etc., as well. It will make a 
most attractive ensemble for a lunch or tea table. 
Next month we will illustrate the work of the Four Winds 
Summer School and an interesting exhibit our readers will 
find it. A few pieces finished at the last moment escaped the 
photographer but only a few. 
We find it more difficult every month to get really good 
flower studies both in color and black and white, especially of 
subjects not too hackneyed. We shall add to our competition 
to be closed the fifteenth of October the following prizes, in 
order to procure for our naturalistic friends some new and, we 
trust, better studies. 
For the best study in color of any flower, naturalistically 
treated, first prize $10.00; second prize, $5.00. 
For the best study in color, of any flower, semi-naturalisti- 
cally treated, first prize, $10.00; second prize, $5.00. 
For the best study in black and white, of any flower, 
naturalistically treated, $5.00. 
For the best study in black and white, of any flower, semi- 
naturalistically treated, $5.00. 
We would suggest that at this time of year new studies can 
be made of Phlox, Aconitum (Monkshood), Bell Flower, vari- 
ous Lilies, Delphinium (Larkspur), Stock, Salpiglossis (Velvet 
Flower or Painted Lady), various Dahlias, (show, shingle, 
decorative, collarette and cactus varieties,) Chrysanthemums, 
(old-fashioned, button, and show,) flowering shrubs, such as 
Clethia and Buddleya, Wistaria, Honeysuckle and a dozen other 
things special perhaps to your locality. 
The general feeling in regard to the suggestions made in 
last issue as to changes in Keramic Studio, seems to be that we 
do very well as we are. Some few would like crafts added, 
most prefer to keep Keramic Studio for ceramics exclusively. 
All the letters we have received speak approvingly of the 
photographs of flowers, several wish that they could be ac- 
companied by conventionalizations of the flower forms, and 
designs from them by way of illustration of how the photos 
can be used. To this end we will give a list of the photos on 
hand and ask our designers to send us on approval, a sheet of 
conventionalizations of each or any of the flowers and one or 
more designs based upon the conventionalizations. We have 
photos of German Iris, Cornflower or Bachellor's Button, 
Oriental Poppy, Columbine, Peony, Holly-hock, and all the 
flowers mentioned earlier on this page. 
Others ask for a page of designs for score and dinner 
cards, book backs for Graduation, Guest, Brides and Baby 
Books, also designs for little objects in china to be used for card 
prizes, Christmas presents, etc. We would be glad to have such 
designs submitted to us at an early date. 
We will ask our readers also to send us photos of attractive 
studios, novel and useful contrivances in studios, for use of 
teacher and pupil, work tables, etc., and of anything in this 
line that they think will be of interest to our readers. We wUl 
gladly pay for these photos if they can be used, also for any 
little articles along the lines suggested in the August issue. 
While we will not be able to open a serious crafts department 
as we had hoped, on account of the general feeling that it will 
interfere with the ceramics, we would be pleased with contribu- 
tions describing the methods of making any little article in 
metal, wood, embroidery, etc., suitable for Christmas. These 
should reach us before the last of October. 
We receive many letters, both of praise and otherwise, 
but the following letter is published, not so much for its com- 
mendation, as for the spirit it shows. If more of our readers 
would use the Keramic Studio published designs as inspira- 
tion rather than copy the forward movement in keramic work 
would be even more marked than it is. Such letters are wel- 
come visitors to the editorial table. 
"I enjoy the magazine immensely. Sometimes I would like to copy the 
designs published, as they are so beautiful, but I think I learn more by (nearly 
always) makmg my own designs, even though I camiot make nearly as good 
ones as the professional decorators who are your contributors. But I try to 
improve my taste by studying your illustrations, and I am just selfish enough 
to insist that I get something out of my work for viyselj when I am making 
pieces of china to give away or use in the house. It is such 'fun' to make a 
flesign, one enjoys the mental exercise even when the result is a failure. 
Your editorials are such a help, so original and artistic in tone and so 
frequently applicable to other things as well as to china decoration. I think 
we, who read and enjoy the many fine publications of our day, too often for- 
get to say a word of appreciation and gi-atitude to the publishers, writers and 
artists who contribute so much to our pleasure and our education. This is 
why I venture to say a word just now when the thought occurs to me. 
I do hope you wUl have the articles on 'methods of teaching, conductmg 
classes, etc.,' mentioned in the current number of Keramic Studio. I am sure 
they will be interesting to every reader, whether teacher, pupil or merely 
pri^-ate 'experimenter' like myself. AA'ith best wishes for the continued suc- 
cess of your magazine, I am," Very truly yours, L. B. M. 
Many readers desire the February, 1911, Keramic Studio. 
Here is an opportunity: 
"I have an extra Keramic Studio, February, 1911. Price 
postpaid $1.50. D. Fenton Frazier, 
Studio, 905 N. 9th St., Lafayette, Ind." 
Is it not "better business" to renew your subscription at 
once? 
STUDIO AND SHOP NOTES. 
Leah H. Rodman will, on September 1st, open a New York 
studio at 47 West 36th St. in the building to be occupied by the 
Art China Import Co. and she will also retain her Brooklyn 
studio at the present address, 7 Parkside Court, Flatbush. 
Miss Sally Holt, New Orleans, has moved to a more 
commodious studio at 1434 Pleasant St. 
The third annual exhibition of Decorated White China 
will be held at Burley & Co., 7 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111., 
beginning September 9th, 
