by Rae | Mar 6, 2013 | About Me, Sous-potter
It is cold today. March is a potluck of weather conditions. But I don’t mind working in the studio when it is cold if I run the heater, have warm throwing water, and the clay isn’t cold. Cold clay gives me an ice-cream headache. I tried to speed up the...
by Rae | Feb 27, 2013 | How-to, Teaching
Making large pots seems is a challenge that all potters attempt. In one sense, throwing a large pot is evidence of accomplished skill because it shows that a potter can maneuver the technical challenges to handling a lot of clay. After I had been throwing for a few...
by Rae | Feb 20, 2013 | Creativity, How-to, Inspiration
February is in full swing. Last month, I was focused on closing out 2012 and preparing for 2013. But now, I am back in the studio and I have been enjoying the time working on various pot forms. But Julie wanted a little more structure and one of the things that...
by Rae | Feb 13, 2013 | About Me, Shows
Although pottery isn’t my full time pursuit, I treat it professionally. That means, I set time to work in the studio and then go there; I maintain a website and have business cards; and, I keep financial records. Since I often get asked logistical questions...
by Rae | Feb 6, 2013 | Challenge, Mugs, Multiples
After the fullness of the holiday season, I enjoy the contemplative quiet of January which is why I have only just fired my first kiln load of the year. And although I have been working in the studio, it has been at a much slower pace. Last year, I worked steadily...
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