by Rae | May 4, 2012 | Philosophy
I am heading to a wedding this weekend. It is a family wedding and therefore, I was recruited to make decorated sugar cookies. Now, the wedding is a black and white wedding – so I had great ideas for the cookies. I thought heart and circle shaped cookies with...
by Rae | Apr 17, 2012 | About Me, Lids, Philosophy
Confession: I am not a risk taker. In pottery, there are a lot of things I can’t control; therefore, I often make multiples to ensure that I get a successful pot. For example, if I want to make a friend a mug, I often make 2-5 mugs and select the best for...
by Rae | Apr 10, 2012 | About Me, Philosophy
One of the major truths that I have learned is time is limited; and, in order for me to make the most of it, I have to spend it intentionally. Although pottery is more than a hobby for me, it didn’t start out that way. Initially, it was a hobby that I practiced during...
by Rae | Mar 20, 2012 | Philosophy
Today is the Spring Equinox – which means it is the first official day of spring. On this day, there is an equal amount of day and night and this has me pondering balance. Balance is an allusive concept that I have long tried to incorporate into my life. I strive...
by Rae | Feb 21, 2012 | Dinnerware, Philosophy, Pottery
This week is the last week of classes in the Winter Session at the art center where I teach. The focus of our session was “Production Pottery” in which we made dinnerware pieces. As I was preparing for our last class, I began to think about Eva Zeisel, a renowned...
by Rae | Feb 2, 2012 | Inspiration, Multiples, Philosophy
I interrupt this series of posts on Production Pottery to wish you Happy Groundhog Day (which should be a nationl holiday for potters). Every February 2nd we turn our eyes toward Pennnsylvania and wait for Punxsutawney Phil to tell us if spring is here or if winter...
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