by Rae | Feb 6, 2013 | Challenge, Mugs, Multiples
After the fullness of the holiday season, I enjoy the contemplative quiet of January which is why I have only just fired my first kiln load of the year. And although I have been working in the studio, it has been at a much slower pace. Last year, I worked steadily...
by Rae | Aug 11, 2012 | Mugs, Multiples, studio work
I make a lot of pots because I enjoy making pots. As a consequence, I sell those pots. A lot of potters don’t sell because they don’t want to feel pressured to make a certain number of a particular pot. But, I don’t feel that way. In fact, I was...
by Rae | Jun 26, 2012 | About Me, Mugs, Multiples
I enjoy making multiples (as any reader of this blog already knows). I find it challenging and satisfying. So when we found out that we would be attending Bele Chere in July, I began making mugs. I love to make mugs and having a set goal really motivates me. I had...
by Rae | Mar 16, 2012 | About Me, Mugs
Last week, I went to a local coffeehouse to spend a quiet afternoon where I treated myself to their wonderful curry chicken salad and even indulged in a scoop of homemade ice-cream. After I finished, I ordered a cup of coffee to linger over as I read. Apparently,...
by Rae | Mar 6, 2012 | About Me, Mugs
We have a houseguest for a few months. My dad moved in until his new place is ready. He didn’t bring much: clothes, computer, books, etc. Everything else is in storage; but he also brought two mugs from his house – interesting what things we keep with us for...
by Rae | Mar 3, 2012 | About Me, Mugs
My new mug has me thinking. Mugs are one of my favorite pots to make, use, and give. I have several mugs in my cabinets – although they are mostly older mugs or seconds (which I mean to up-grade). When we moved into our home, Jeff surprised me and made a ‘mug...
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