Monthly Archives: May 2011

Self Sabotage

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Rae

“Just imagine how much you’d get done… if you stopped actively sabotaging your own work.”   – Seth Godin I can always find reasons why I don’t do things.  Truthfully, they aren’t reasons, just excuses.  For instance, last Sunday, I … Continue reading →

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A Potter’s Most Challenging Request

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Rae

I love mugs and I love making mugs – they are probably my favorite pots to make.  However, I shudder with anxiety when some one wants to replace a beloved but broken mug. As a potter, I get a lot … Continue reading →

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Potter’s Tool Kit – Core Tools

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Rae

Acquiring tools will not make better pots - practicing with them will. Tools are a hot topic in pottery.  They are discussed during every demo, at every workshop, and in every class.  A potter’s tool kit is unique to the potter. … Continue reading →

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Pottery – There’s an App for that!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Rae

It is 7 in the morning and you are itching to get into the studio but it isn’t open for several hours.  Here is something to tide you over until you get to a wheel… Virtual Wheel

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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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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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Peak Fest

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Rae

Today, we attended Peak Fest in Apex, our first craft show of 2011.   It was a great show – beautiful weather, lots of people, good bands, and fun. Craft shows take a lot of preparation – planning, making inventory, pricing, … Continue reading →

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Glaze-athon

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Rae

Our first craft show of the year is quickly approaching.  A Bit Off Center will be participating in Peak Fest in Apex, NC.  And, we are very excited. To that end, we have been glazing… and glazing… and glazing.  In … Continue reading →

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