by Rae | Sep 21, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples
When I first started making pottery, I chucked most of my pots. In fact, it was quite a while before I kept anything (I am not sentimental). I held no delusions about the quality of pot I was capable of making. It is the same for all potters. In the beginning,...
by Rae | Sep 18, 2011 | Shows
I am happy to be home – it was a long weekend. Craft shows are fun but they are a lot of work. Unfortunately, the weather was uncooperative for Sparkcon. Saturday was cold and wet; and, although the weather was much better today, the crowd was small. The poor...
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...
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