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Holiday Craft Show
This weekend was our last craft show for the year. It has been a really great year and we have improved with each show. This show was at the Beaufort Civic Center, which is a converted train station – quite a lovely venue. Although the show was a bit slow, we were...
My New Wheel
In 2008, I bought my kiln off Ebay. It was a true blessing. It came with a vent, shelves, tools, glazes, ... and a wheel. It is a Clay Boss and although it wasn't the wheel I would have bought, it turned out to be a very good wheel. It has plenty of horsepower and...
Steven Hill Workshop
Julie and I recently had the pleasure of attending a workshop conducted by Steven Hill. I love his work - soulful, warm, and inviting. It is what I seek to impart to my pots. Standard Ceramics in Pittsburgh, PA hosted the workshop and they were phenomenal hosts. ...
Sous-Potter Smack
Braum is my sous-potter; but, he works at Firetower Studio East. The sous-potter in residence at Firetower Studio West is Smack. His duties are varied. He hunts grasshoppers and keeps the neighborhood Siamese cat away from the studio. He is also our test...
Pottery Booth
A consequence of making pottery is having an abundance of pots. Initially, friends and family are the depositories for the surplus. But, then even they can become inundated with mugs and bowls. The next step is to sell them. Julie and I started selling our pottery...
Tea for Two
I love to give gifts. But, making gifts for some one special is even more fun. While I plan and make the gift, I find myself thinking about and praying for whomever I am making the special pot. I recently made a tea set for my niece. When Jeff and I just visited our...