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Workshops Part 2
In general, potters are a very generous community. Information, ideas, tips, glaze recipes, firing sequences, etc. are graciously shared - especially at workshops. When I first began taking workshops, I didn't expect the potters to be so open about how they made...
Workshops
I began taking workshops as a means to supplement my pottery instruction. After I exhausted the local resources, my options were limited because I knew I didn’t want to take classes at the university. So I did two things. First, I started throwing with other...
Waxing… and waxing
We are getting ready for a marathon glazing session which means there is a lot of waxing to be done...
Lists and Plans
It is Sunday evening and I am contemplating what I want/need to accomplish this week. I am a consummate list maker so when a Sunday night falls on the eve of a new month, I can’t resist the compulsion to make another list. Lists help me clear my mind and to keep...
Multiple Multiples
Multiples are the path to perfection. - Ben Jensen I love multiples - I get a lot of satisfaction seeing the pots lined up and waiting to go into the kiln.
Big News
We got some great news this week. We were invited to participate in Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival held August 27 in Cary, NC. It is very exciting for us to return to this show. And, we have been making pots in anticipation of the other upcoming shows now we...