Photo shoot

As I have developed into a potter, I have learned a lot of things – how to make pots, mix glazes, load kilns, recycle clay…  But what I didn’t think I would have to learn is how to have my picture taken. I am not particularly comfortable with having...

Cultivating Creativity

Creativity is a concept that I have had to re-define.  Initially, I thought you were born creative; and there is a lot of propoganda out there  to support this mispreception.  At this point in life, I realize that being creative is a form of problem solving that...

September 1st

There are signs all around that fall is almost here: Labor day plans are being made Mums are being planted Starbucks is selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes (not to me though – I don’t like to dilute coffee’s flavor with anything but cream) Kids are going...

Inventory Maintenance

“I would rather be prolific than perferct.” – Abel James Since the Bele Chere show, Julie and I have been throwing together when our schedules allign and independently at other times.    This is our show season so we have pots to make.  This is also...

I tumble for you, I tumble for you!

Confession – I love 80s music –  and what potter couldn’t love Boy George’s anthem to tumbler? I love making mugs (as I have stated many times).  But, sometimes I don’t get the handles on  before they dry and I am left with a tumbler....