Category Archives: Books

Potter’s Book Club: Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Rae

“Becoming an artist consists of learning to accept yourself, which makes your work personal, and in following your own voice, which makes your work distinctive.” David Bayles and Ted Orland Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of … Continue reading →

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Dragon Wisdom

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Rae

      “Anyone with the time and inclination can acquire the technical proficiency.  To achieve greatness though, that requires artistry, imagination, and thoughtfulness.”                                 … Continue reading →

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Christmas List for a Potter

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Rae

During gift-giving season, many people are searching for the perfect present.  So, I have been commissioned by the elves to help.  To that, here are some suggestions that would surely make any potter smile on Christmas morning. Stocking Stuffers: Sherrill … Continue reading →

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Potter’s Book Club: A Potter’s Workbook by Clary Illian

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Rae

If I formed an actual book club for potters, Clary Illian’s A Potter’s Workbook would definitely be on the reading list.  It would be great fun to work through the assignments with other potters and then have a group discussion. Illian … Continue reading →

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Potter’s Book Club: The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Rae

I have craved a creative life since I started my first journal.  And, as artistic skills didn’t come naturally, I concluded that I wasn’t creative.  Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life dispels a lot … Continue reading →

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Potter’s Book Club: Throwing Pots by Phil Rogers

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Rae

“Throwing has a language all of its own; a pot can be read like a book and the story that it tells should be about the materials from which it is made and the character of the potter that made … Continue reading →

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