Category Archives: Class

Throwing large

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Rae

Making large pots seems is a challenge that all potters attempt.  In one sense, throwing a large pot is evidence of accomplished skill because it shows that a potter can maneuver the technical challenges to handling a lot of clay. After I … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Storage

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Rae

When making functional pottery it is vital that the pots perform their role well; but, when making dinnerware sets, it is also necessary to consider how those pots function when they are NOT in use.  So once you have acquired … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Challenge #2

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Rae

“Technical ability grows naturally with experience, but conceptual rigor needs constant attention and exploration.”  Sean O’Connell Although not all potters aspire to be production potters, all potters will benefit from the skills required to make dinnerware.  Potters who can make multiple pots … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Challenge #1

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Rae

Although not all potters aspire to be production potters, all potters will benefit from the skills required to make dinnerware.  Potters who can make multiple pots similar in form and size are efficient throwers and have the technical skills to … Continue reading →

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Production Pottery – Tools

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Rae

There are two fundamental challenges to making dinnerware.  The first challenge is to make similar pieces look similar (i.e. one salad plate should look like all the other salad plates).  This is accomplished by making pots that are the same … 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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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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Lists and Plans

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Rae

It is Sunday evening and I am contemplating what I want/need to accomplish this week.  I am a consummate list maker so when a Sunday night falls on the eve of a new month, I can’t resist the compulsion to … Continue reading →

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Resolutions Reviewed

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Rae

As a true Resolutionist, I couldn’t let the end of June pass without a status review of my 2011 resolutions (it is a neurotic burden).  June is the half-way mark after all.   So here it is: Better Pots – The … Continue reading →

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Having a Partner

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Rae

Julie and I met at a community art center while taking pottery classes; and, in 2008, we started working together.  Working with a partner has been great because I have made more pottery, tried more glazes, attended a lot of … Continue reading →

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