What’s Your Number?

by | Jan 31, 2011 | Bowls, Pottery, Throwing, Uncategorized

In order to make good pottery, you have to make A LOT of pottery.  Everyone has a number, i.e. the quantity of any given pot you need to make in order to make the pot that you want.  In the beginning, you have a lot of basic skills to practice: centering, opening, and...

Multiples – overcoming fear

by | Jan 28, 2011 | About Me, Mugs, Throwing, Uncategorized

When I began making pottery, it didn’t take long for me to realize that I needed to make a pot several times before I learned to make the pot.  At first, I made multiples to improve.  It was like shooting free throws – the only way to improve was doing it over and...

It’s Resolution Season!

by | Jan 26, 2011 | Bowls, Class, Selling Pottery, Throwing, Uncategorized

I am a Resolutionist.  I can’t help it.  Numbers are very motivational for me.  And, a new year just plays into my already heightened enthusiasm.  So in a brave, new approach, I am sharing some of my 2011 Pottery Resolutions. Better Pots: The general focus for 2011...

Advent Continued

by | Dec 13, 2010 | Gifts, Glazes, Holiday, Lids, Uncategorized

Advent Pot ProductionI really enjoyed making the Advent calendar.  So I thought I would share the development process.  As I have disclosed, I don’t have a artistic background.  So it was surprising for me to find out that ‘artists’ work and rework...