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Timing is everything
Timing is critical in life and especially in pottery. After I had taken pottery classes for a while, I realized that if I wanted to make better pots I had to do two things: practice more and control the drying time. But no matter how well-thrown a pot is, if the...
Teapots
Teapots are among my favorite pots to make - right behind mugs. So when there were enough potters at the art center who expressed interest in making teapots, I quickly jumped at the opportunity to spend six weeks sharing ideas and tips about teapots. A teapot is part...
Equinox
Today is the Spring Equinox – which means it is the first official day of spring. On this day, there is an equal amount of day and night and this has me pondering balance. Balance is an allusive concept that I have long tried to incorporate into my life. I strive...
Mug Musings
Last week, I went to a local coffeehouse to spend a quiet afternoon where I treated myself to their wonderful curry chicken salad and even indulged in a scoop of homemade ice-cream. After I finished, I ordered a cup of coffee to linger over as I read. Apparently,...
Potter’s Book Club: Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland
“Becoming an artist consists of learning to accept yourself, which makes your work personal, and in following your own voice, which makes your work distinctive.” David Bayles and Ted Orland Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking (A&F)...
Hand-building
I don't remember when I decided I wanted to make pottery - it seems I have always wanted to make pots. When I was in 4th grade, we got to do a pottery project. I was so excited until I got to the art classroom only to find out that we would not be using a potter's...