San Francisco Ceramic Circle
Ceramic societies with websites and publications
This listing of useful organizations for ceramic enthusiasts
is provided as a convenience for SFCC members ( and other ceramic
enthusiasts ) who want to periodically supplement the SFCC program
of lectures with additional information about various aspects
of ceramics.
The following ceramic organizations are local, national
or international in scope and many periodically publish newsletters
and/or journals of interest. Some hold regular and/or annual meetings.
All charge annual dues. More details are available on their web
sites
The Northern Ceramic Society (England). Web
site
Issues four newsletters annually and an annual journal focussing
mainly on British Ceramics. Organizes meetings around G.B. and
an annual Summer School at extra cost.
The Wedgwood Society of New York ( USA ). Web
site
Holds monthly meetings in NYC. Issues brief monthly newsletters
including a synopsis of their meetings and publishes their journal
"Ars Ceramica" annually. The WSNY holds auctions among
members in NYC. Main focus is Wedgwood from the beginning to modern
times.
Friends of Blue ( England ) Web
site
The focus is on blue transfer printed British pottery. Issues
a quarterly bulletin. Annually organizes one major meeting at
extra cost.
The French Porcelain Society ( England ). Web
site
Main focus is on French porcelain. It has produced publications
on a variety of topics. It also has resource listings on the web.
The Transferware Collectors Club ( USA and England ). Web site
Main focus on printed pottery and porcelain. Annual meeting at
cities in USA and England at extra cost. Members only access to
a bulletin archive, transferware pattern database and classified
ads.
American Ceramic Circle (USA). Web
site
Membership applications are due before September. Interest is
on Ceramics of all countries and periods. Issues Spring and Fall
newsletters and publishes a Journal annually. Holds an annual
conference at extra cost in November rotating among major cities
with ceramic collections and occasional special events..
English Ceramic Circle ( England ). Web
site
Primary focus on British ceramics. Holds monthly meetings and
occasional special events in the UK (London) Publishes proceedings
annually with many back issues still available.
The Spode Society ( England ). Web
site
Specifically interested in the products and history of Spode and
Copeland .
The Derby International Porcelain Society ( England ). Web site
Specifically interested in the products and history of Derby porcelain
and other Derbyshire ceramics.
The Northern California Doulton Collectors' club. Web
site
Main focus on Doulton character jugs, Toby jugs, figurines, character
figures, flambe, Kingsware, series ware, Bunnykins, etc. (Royal
Doulton collectibles). 4 Newsletters and club meetings yearly
( 2 open to the public ) and an annual sale.
The China Students' Club of Boston (USA). Web
site
Main focus study, appreciation and understanding of all forms
of ceramic art. Publishes newsletter "SHARDS" in PDF
format accessed from web site. Holds monthly lecture meetings.
Guests are welcome at all meetings.
The Connecticut Ceramic Study Circle (USA). Web
site
Main focus study, appreciation and understanding of all forms
of ceramic art. Holds monthly lecture meetings with program posted
on their web site. Visitors $15 per lecture.
The Caughley Society ( England ). Web site
Main focus is on Caughley Porcelain. Publishes four news letters annually.
Friends of Doccia ( Italy ). Web
site ( English Link )
Focus on Doccia ( Ginori ) and related ceramics. Publishes a Journal.
Organises occasional meetings and field trips
Friends of the Sevres Museum Society ( France ). Web
site ( English link )
Lecture program ( in french ). Issues publications. Web site has
a useful bibliography.
Majolica International Society ( USA ). Web
site
Holds annual meeting and publishes newsletters
Wedgwood Society of Southern California ( USA ). Web
site
Holds meetings ( usually monthly ) and publishes newsletters
Clarice Cliff Collector's Club. Web
site
Holds annual meeting and publishes on line newsletters
Flow Blue International Collectors' Club. Web
site
Holds annual meeting and publishes 5 newsletters annually
International Willow Collectors. Web
site
Holds annual meeting and publishes occasional newsletters
White Ironstone China Association. Web
site
Holds annual meeting and publishes 4 newsletters annually
The National Shelley China Club (NSCC). Web
site
Holds annual conference and publishes 4 newsletters annually
Tea Leaf Club International. Web
site
Holds annual conference and publishes 5 newsletters annually
Quimper Club International. Web site
Holds annual conference and publishes a journal