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A Day in the Life
Since I have been making and selling pots, I have met a lot of passionate and interesting artists. It is on the of the unforeseen benefits of being a potter. Among those are Speight and Nassim Farmer of A-La-Mode Photography who recently came to take pictures of us...
Sous-Potters
"Throwing pots is fun; throwing pots with friends is great fun." - Me I love making pots and having a friend to share the fun with is even better. Julie and I are partners and friends. And, so are Tori and Braum. Several afternoons a week, Braum and I head over to...
A Better Grip
I have a giffin grip and I use it often. As I love multiples, I find it to be a valuable tool for saving time. But it seems to me the time I save by using the giffin grip is off-set by the time it takes me to locate three arms of equal length! Am I the only potter...
How to Have a Good Show – Part 2
Once you have considered the factors that impact a craft show and have selected one to attend, there are several things that can be done to make the show successful. Have good work. There is no substitute to having a well executed craft. If your work isn't...
How to Have a Good Show – Part 1
This is my busy season - between September and mid-December, I have 4 available Saturdays. I say available but what I mean is I have four Saturdays that are available for studio work. The rest of the weekends are obligated to visitors, trips, and craft shows. I...
For love and pottery
"When you start creating for and in honor of those that have made a difference to you, your work changes." Seth Godin During class, a potter was finishing a really cute lidded pot. The pot shape was adorable and the lid was a balanced complement. She received a...