Monthly Archives: August 2011

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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Production Pottery

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Rae

As I was packing pottery for the forthcoming show (which was subsequently canceled), I was very surprised at what we have accomplished.  We made a lot of pots this summer – and multiples give me A LOT of satisfaction. While … Continue reading →

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Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Glaze Loads, Oh My!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Rae

The earth shook, Irene is coming, and the glaze load was a failure.   I guess a failed glaze load is inconsequential in the great scheme of things.  But it is quite a frustration.  Lazy Daze Arts and Craft Show … Continue reading →

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A Bit More About Workshops

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Rae

Before I leave the topic of workshops, I had a few more thoughts I wanted to share. In addition to time and money, there are several things to consider about going away for a workshop.  The first is distance.  Basically … 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 3

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Rae

There are many pottery workshops available for all skill levels.   When no classes were available to me locally, I started attending a few workshops a year in order to keep acquiring skills.  Now I find them to to be … 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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Workshops

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Rae

I began taking workshops as a means to supplement my pottery instruction.  After I exhausted the local resources, my options were limited because I knew I didn’t want to take classes at the university.  So I did two things.  First, … 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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