Category Archives: A Bit Off Center

A Day in the Life

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Rae

Since I have been making and selling pots, I have met a lot of passionate and interesting artists.  It is on the of the unforeseen benefits of being a potter.  Among those are Speight and Nassim Farmer of A-La-Mode Photography … Continue reading →

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Open House and Studio Sale

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Rae

Our first annual Open House and Studio Sale is complete and it was a success.  We really enjoyed visiting with everyone who stopped in.  The weather was so nice that we were able to keep the garage doors open.  And, … Continue reading →

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Studio work

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Rae
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Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Rae

It’s here!  This weekend is the Autumn Leaves Festival in Mt. Airy, NC, a huge 3-day arts and crafts festival that is in it’s 45th year.   And, I am excited that A Bit Off Center is participating this year. We … Continue reading →

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Mum’s the Word

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Rae

A Bit Off Center will be attending MumFest in downtown New Bern  on Saturday, October 8 from  9:30-6:30 and on Sunday, October 9 from 10:30-5.  We are excited to participate in a show close to home and look forward to having great weather and … Continue reading →

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Pottery Hangover

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Rae

I am recovering after a great week-long workshop at Arrowmont so I took yesterday to rest and piddle around the house (although I did unload and reload the kiln).   Workshops are fun but they are a lot of work. … Continue reading →

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Workshops Part 2

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Rae

In general, potters are a very generous community.  Information, ideas, tips, glaze recipes, firing sequences, etc.  are graciously shared – especially at workshops.  When I first began taking workshops, I didn’t expect the potters to be so open about how … Continue reading →

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Waxing… and waxing

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Rae

We are getting ready for a marathon glazing session which means there is a lot of waxing to be done…

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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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Mid-May Maintenance

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Rae

Our first craft show is over, the stores are stocked with inventory, and there are no gifts to be made at the moment.  It is a still time for A Bit Off Center.  We have a few orders to fill; … Continue reading →

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