by Rae | Sep 12, 2011 | Craft Show
This Saturday is the first of several craft shows A Bit Off Center will be attending. Sparkcon is held along Davie and Fayetteville Streets on Saturday, September 17 from 10-6 and on Sunday, September 18 from 11-4. I am looking forward to the day because the craft...
by Rae | Sep 10, 2011 | About Me, Inspiration, Slip Trailing
We recently hosted some of our Colorado family who chose to spend their vacation with us. And, September is a wonderful time to visit Eastern NC (as long as the hurricanes stay away). One of the places we took them to see was Tryon Palace in New Bern. It was a...
by Rae | Sep 5, 2011 | About Me, Casserole, Multiples, Spring Snow
I have the pleasure of teaching pottery classes at a local art center. And, it is typical for the potters taking the class to want to make a pot for some one special. I often wonder if the recipients of the pots know how much care and thought go into making these...
by Rae | Sep 3, 2011 | About Me, How-to
I realize that some people are more intuitive than I am. But, we all have to work to our natural dispositions. And, I am analytical by nature. So it is no surprise that I measure and count everything – even in pottery. As I mentioned in the previous post,...
by Rae | Sep 2, 2011 | How-to, Plates, Throwing
When I make a new pot (a new design or different form), I consider several things: Glazes (yes, this is a consideration from the beginning) Pot function Pot scale Foot, rim, and appendages Part of the design process is working out the logistics; and, taking notes...
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