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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Pottery on Board
Confessions: 1. I am not a good driver (a lack in skill) and 2. I am not a patient driver (a lack in character). To compensate for point 2 (since there is really nothing I can do about point 1 … Continue reading
Timing is everything
Timing is critical in life and especially in pottery. After I had taken pottery classes for a while, I realized that if I wanted to make better pots I had to do two things: practice more and control the drying … Continue reading
Teapots
Teapots are among my favorite pots to make – right behind mugs. So when there were enough potters at the art center who expressed interest in making teapots, I quickly jumped at the opportunity to spend six weeks sharing ideas … Continue reading
Equinox
Today is the Spring Equinox – which means it is the first official day of spring. On this day, there is an equal amount of day and night and this has me pondering balance. Balance is an allusive concept that … Continue reading
Mug Musings
Last week, I went to a local coffeehouse to spend a quiet afternoon where I treated myself to their wonderful curry chicken salad and even indulged in a scoop of homemade ice-cream. After I finished, I ordered a cup of … Continue reading
Potter’s Book Club: Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland
“Becoming an artist consists of learning to accept yourself, which makes your work personal, and in following your own voice, which makes your work distinctive.” David Bayles and Ted Orland Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of … Continue reading
Hand-building
I don’t remember when I decided I wanted to make pottery – it seems I have always wanted to make pots. When I was in 4th grade, we got to do a pottery project. I was so excited until I … Continue reading
A Bit More on Mugs
We have a houseguest for a few months. My dad moved in until his new place is ready. He didn’t bring much: clothes, computer, books, etc. Everything else is in storage; but he also brought two mugs from his house … Continue reading
Mug Collection
My new mug has me thinking. Mugs are one of my favorite pots to make, use, and give. I have several mugs in my cabinets – although they are mostly older mugs or seconds (which I mean to up-grade). When … Continue reading
A New Mug!
Yesterday, a fellow potter gave me a new mug. It was very kind and quite unexpected – and I love the mug! I used it this morning; it made my coffee really enjoyable (I may have to wash it so … Continue reading