by Rae | May 25, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples, Pottery, Selling Pottery, Spring Snow, Surface Decoration
I love mugs and I love making mugs – they are probably my favorite pots to make. However, I shudder with anxiety when some one wants to replace a beloved but broken mug. As a potter, I get a lot of requests for mugs. But, when some one is looking to replace a mug,...
by Rae | May 19, 2011 | About Me, Review, Tools
Acquiring tools will not make better pots – practicing with them will. Tools are a hot topic in pottery. They are discussed during every demo, at every workshop, and in every class. A potter’s tool kit is unique to the potter. The tools a potter uses can...
by Rae | May 12, 2011 | About Me, Books, Philosophy, Uncategorized
“Throwing has a language all of its own; a pot can be read like a book and the story that it tells should be about the materials from which it is made and the character of the potter that made it.” – Phil Rogers I love pottery books – they offer...
by Rae | Mar 25, 2011 | About Me, Mugs, Peaceful Meadow
I really enjoy coffee, and, morning coffee is a favorite part of my day. It isn’t even caffeinated!. Nonetheless, I have an intricate ritual that celebrates morning coffee. I start by grinding the beans (of course) and while my coffee pot sings promises of good...
by Rae | Feb 19, 2011 | About Me, Class, How-to, Workshop
For several years I took pottery classes at local pottery studios. However, when no classes were available, I looked elsewhere for instruction. As a result, I began to attend pottery workshops. Workshops provide a great opportunity to see different techniques, try...
by Rae | Feb 16, 2011 | About Me, Class, Spring Snow, Teaching, Workshop
While I was getting ready to go to a pottery workshop, I was thinking about all the opportunities that I have had to be in the instructor role. This weekend, I am looking forward to being a student. I have had many teaching opportunities – community college...
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