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New Platter
We were commissioned to complete a platter to coordinate with a leaf teapot that a customer had bought at a show last summer. We were happy to comply and the end result was lovely.
New Year’s Goals for Creatives
One of the benefits of working in clay is that I get to meet lots of creative people - and not just potters. I have met musicians painters, book binders, knitters, weavers, jewelry makers and many other craftspersons. The world is filled with interesting people who...
New Year’s Goals for a Potter
I know I benefit from setting goals. So to that end, I thought I would post a few suggestions for New Year's Goals. Throw larger - I often hear potters discuss making larger pots. Try to double (or triple) the average size pot your throw well. For example, if you...
A New Beginning
The New Year has begun. And although I am optimistic about all 2013 has to offer, 2013 feels different...larger. Perhaps that is because while I am welcoming the new year, I am also welcoming a new decade of my life and as I am contemplating goals for 2013, I am...
Christmas Dishes
One of the things I had hoped to accomplish this year was to make myself a set of Christmas dishes. I struggled most of the year to develop ideas. I came up with two designs. However, I didn't make a full set. My new plan is to develop a new Christmas design each...
Christmas Countdown
There are just a few days before Christmas. My house is thoroughly decorated. I baked gingerbread houses. I am done purchasing and wrapping gifts. And, although I am done throwing and firing, I know many potters are still pushing to finish those last few gifts....