by Rae | Sep 29, 2011 | About Me, Mugs, Surface Decoration
One year! It has been one year since I started this blog. And, I have to say, that I have enjoyed working on it more than I would have thought. I enjoy finding photos and working out ideas to share. Thank you to everyone who checks in. I am honored that you...
by Rae | Sep 24, 2011 | About Me, Philosophy, Teabowl
Yesterday was the beginning of autumn, my favorite season. I love this time of year; and, even though eastern NC is slow in her transition, I am in full fall mode. There are so many things I enjoy about this time of year – cooler weather, softer light,...
by Rae | Sep 21, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples
When I first started making pottery, I chucked most of my pots. In fact, it was quite a while before I kept anything (I am not sentimental). I held no delusions about the quality of pot I was capable of making. It is the same for all potters. In the beginning,...
by Rae | Sep 10, 2011 | About Me, Inspiration, Slip Trailing
We recently hosted some of our Colorado family who chose to spend their vacation with us. And, September is a wonderful time to visit Eastern NC (as long as the hurricanes stay away). One of the places we took them to see was Tryon Palace in New Bern. It was a...
by Rae | Sep 5, 2011 | About Me, Casserole, Multiples, Spring Snow
I have the pleasure of teaching pottery classes at a local art center. And, it is typical for the potters taking the class to want to make a pot for some one special. I often wonder if the recipients of the pots know how much care and thought go into making these...
by Rae | Sep 3, 2011 | About Me, How-to
I realize that some people are more intuitive than I am. But, we all have to work to our natural dispositions. And, I am analytical by nature. So it is no surprise that I measure and count everything – even in pottery. As I mentioned in the previous post,...
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