Category Archives: Inspiration

The List

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Rae

February is in full swing.  Last month, I was focused on closing out 2012 and preparing for 2013.  But now, I am back in the studio and I have been enjoying the time working on various pot forms.   But … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Goals for Creatives

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Rae

One of the benefits of working in clay is that I get to meet lots of creative people – and not just potters.  I have met musicians  painters, book binders, knitters, weavers, jewelry makers and many other craftspersons.  The world is … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Goals for a Potter

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Rae

I know I benefit from setting goals.  So to that end, I thought I would post a few suggestions for New Year’s Goals. Throw larger – I often hear potters discuss making larger pots.  Try to double (or triple) the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dishes

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Rae

One of the things I had hoped to accomplish this year was to make myself a set of Christmas dishes.  I struggled most of the year to develop ideas.  I came up with two designs.  However, I didn’t make a … Continue reading →

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To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Rae

To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time to every purpose, under Heaven       – The Bryds One of the biggest challenges for me as a potter is getting ready for … Continue reading →

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For love and pottery

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Rae

“When you start creating for and in honor of those that have made a difference to you, your work changes.”  Seth Godin  During class,  a potter was finishing a really cute lidded pot.  The pot shape was adorable and the … Continue reading →

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External Motivators

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Rae

There are ways I can stimulate creativity – work, think, engage with inspiration, give myself a challenge, or solve a problem.  Although the first four actions are self induced; solving a problem is often due to something outside my control … Continue reading →

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Chinese Scholar’s Garden

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Rae

During our vacation, Jeff had a training class in NJ which meant I had 2 days to myself.  On one of those days, I went to the public garden on Staten Island.  It was a beautiful day – perfect for … Continue reading →

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House of Surprises

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Rae

Today we visited the Isabella Gardener Museum in Boston.  It is a unique museum filled with pieces Isabella Gardener collected and displayed in a house she had built for her collections.  The collections are housed in several rooms and salons … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Rae

I have been taking workshops for several years.  And, since 2009, Julie and I have been attending week-long workshops.  One was hosted in Asheville and two were sponsored by Arrowmont.  All of them helped me technically; but more than that, … Continue reading →

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