Workshops Part 2

by | Aug 8, 2011 | A Bit Off Center, Workshop

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...

Having a Partner

by | Jun 22, 2011 | A Bit Off Center, About Me, Parnter, Teaching

Julie and I met at a community art center while taking pottery classes; and, in 2008, we started working together.  Working with a partner has been great because I have made more pottery, tried more glazes, attended a lot of workshops, and started selling in stores...

Mid-May Maintenance

by | May 14, 2011 | A Bit Off Center, Maintenance, Spring Snow

Our first craft show is over, the stores are stocked with inventory, and there are no gifts to be made at the moment.  It is a still time for A Bit Off Center.  We have a few orders to fill; but, for the most part, there is nothing pressing.  It is a nice reprieve –...

Peak Fest

by | May 7, 2011 | A Bit Off Center, Selling Pottery

Today, we attended Peak Fest in Apex, our first craft show of 2011.   It was a great show – beautiful weather, lots of people, good bands, and fun. Craft shows take a lot of preparation – planning, making inventory, pricing, packing, traveling, setting up,...