The List

The List

February is in full swing.  Last month, I was focused on closing out 2012 and preparing for 2013.  But now, I am back in the studio and I have been enjoying the time working on various pot forms.   But Julie wanted a little more structure and one of the things that...
New Year’s Goals for Creatives

New Year’s Goals for Creatives

One of the benefits of working in clay is that I get to meet lots of creative people – and not just potters.  I have met musicians  painters, book binders, knitters, weavers, jewelry makers and many other craftspersons.  The world is filled with interesting...
New Year’s Goals for a Potter

New Year’s Goals for a Potter

I know I benefit from setting goals.  So to that end, I thought I would post a few suggestions for New Year’s Goals. Throw larger – I often hear potters discuss making larger pots.  Try to double (or triple) the average size pot your throw well.  For...

Christmas Dishes

One of the things I had hoped to accomplish this year was to make myself a set of Christmas dishes.  I struggled most of the year to develop ideas.  I came up with two designs.  However, I didn’t make a full set.  My new plan is to develop a new Christmas design...

To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn

To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time to every purpose, under Heaven       – The Bryds One of the biggest challenges for me as a potter is getting ready for the  holidays so far in advance.  Although it is just...

For love and pottery

“When you start creating for and in honor of those that have made a difference to you, your work changes.”  Seth Godin  During class,  a potter was finishing a really cute lidded pot.  The pot shape was adorable and the lid was a balanced complement....