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Mumfest 2011
Highlights from Mumfest: Beautiful weather Lots of attendees New booth layout Free mug huggies Carnie food Friendly neighboring vendors
Mum’s the Word
A Bit Off Center will be attending MumFest in downtown New Bern on Saturday, October 8 from 9:30-6:30 and on Sunday, October 9 from 10:30-5. We are excited to participate in a show close to home and look forward to having great weather and lots of fun. "It is a...
Potter’s Book Club: A Potter’s Workbook by Clary Illian
If I formed an actual book club for potters, Clary Illian’s A Potter’s Workbook would definitely be on the reading list. It would be great fun to work through the assignments with other potters and then have a group discussion. Illian defines A Potter’s Workbook as ...
Bonne Anniversaire!
One year! It has been one year since I started this blog. And, I have to say, that I have enjoyed working on it more than I would have thought. I enjoy finding photos and working out ideas to share. Thank you to everyone who checks in. I am honored that you...
Autumn!
Yesterday was the beginning of autumn, my favorite season. I love this time of year; and, even though eastern NC is slow in her transition, I am in full fall mode. There are so many things I enjoy about this time of year - cooler weather, softer light, changing...
Trade-Up Policy
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,...