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New Year – Renewed Studio
In the course of preparing for 2011, Firetower Studio West received a face lift. After working in the garage for the last 6 months, we realized that we weren't using the space efficiently. Maneuvering around tables, glaze buckets, and each other had become...
You say good-bye and I say hello
I have been saying good-bye to 2010 and getting ready for 2011. This is an extensive process for me because I am a goal setter and planner. I never finish this process by January 1 and have come to accept that this takes me until mid-January. So, while I took a...
Vacation
My last day of potting was December 21. Julie and I worked really hard to fill orders and finish gifts. We will get back to work at the end of the week. But I am relishing the break and the time to do some other holiday things. This holiday season was a lot of fun...
Advent Continued
Advent Pot ProductionI really enjoyed making the Advent calendar. So I thought I would share the development process. As I have disclosed, I don't have a artistic background. So it was surprising for me to find out that 'artists' work and rework ideas - they don't...
Advent
I was given my first Advent calendar while I was an exchange student in Germany. I loved opening the numbered cardboard door to get a chocolate every day until Christmas. I wish advent calendars had been a part of my Christmas celebration as a child. So I wanted to...
Inkstone
A Bit Off Center is thrilled to be represented at Inkstone Gallery in Winterville, NC. Julie and I brought several pots to the gallery. And, we were greeted with a warm reception by its curator, Lisa. We are very excited to be a part of this adorable, local...