Category Archives: Sous-potter

March 6

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rae

It is cold today.  March is a potluck of weather conditions.  But I don’t mind working in the studio when it is cold if I run the heater, have warm throwing water, and the clay isn’t cold.  Cold clay gives … Continue reading →

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Sous-Potters

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Rae

“Throwing pots is fun; throwing pots with friends is great fun.” – Me I love making pots and having a friend to share the fun with is even better.  Julie and I are partners and friends.  And, so are Tori … Continue reading →

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Summer Luxuries for a Potter

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Rae

Summer in eastern NC is relentlessly hot and humid.  Although I love going out to the studio in the morning in my p.j.’s and working until after 8 in daylight, it is hot and I long for the cool autumn … Continue reading →

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Longer Days

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Rae

In eastern NC, spring is filled with yellow, pine pollen and it seems to be overtaken by summer heat very quickly.  So spring isn’t one of my favorite seasons.   But, since I have been ‘potting’, my appreciation of this time … Continue reading →

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Handmade Holiday

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Rae

Handmade gifts can express something more than an average store-bought gift.  A handmade present is one-of-a kind.  And, in our lives of homogeneous chain stores and generic gift cards, this is refreshing. Handmade gifts made by you are even more special.  … Continue reading →

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On making gifts

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Rae

It is mid-November which means that gifts must be started very soon.  I thought I got a great start on the Advent calendar in July.  I made four sets of jars.  To date, I have glazed 1.5 sets of jars … Continue reading →

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What’s new in the studio….

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Rae

There is a new Sous-Potter at Firetower Studio West!  Last week, Julie adopted  a 3-year old shepherd-mix from a rescue group.  Tori is very sweet and is adjusting to her forever-home very well.  Braum and I are excited about our … Continue reading →

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Consequences of a Hurricane and a Canceled Show

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Rae

I didn’t get to see my very good friends who live in Cary. I spent the day reading. My dad had a generator on stand by for me so I could power my wheel even if the electricity went out. … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Rae

I spent my July 4th weekend, welcoming Jeff home, visiting with friends and family, and making Christmas gifts.  I don’t usually start Christmas projects before the fall; but, with such a full craft show schedule, I have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Retreat

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Rae

My friend came for the weekend.  As Jeff was away and Julie went out of town, I thought it would be fun to have a retreat weekend.  I invited her and her dog on the condition that it would be … Continue reading →

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