by Rae | Aug 24, 2011 | About Me, Philosophy, Shows
The earth shook, Irene is coming, and the glaze load was a failure. I guess a failed glaze load is inconsequential in the great scheme of things. But it is quite a frustration. Lazy Daze Arts and Craft Show is scheduled for this Saturday and from the weatherman...
by Rae | Jul 29, 2011 | Shows
We got some great news this week. We were invited to participate in Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival held August 27 in Cary, NC. It is very exciting for us to return to this show. And, we have been making pots in anticipation of the other upcoming shows now we...
by Rae | Jun 18, 2011 | About Me, Craft Show, Multiples, Selling Pottery, Teabowl, Wine Coaster
Big news… A Bit Off Center has been accepted into the Autumn Leaves Festival which is a HUGE craft show and festival in Mt. Airy, NC. This is exciting and a bit intimidating. Shows are to potters as races are to runners. Runners run; but, they are most focused...
by Rae | May 25, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples, Pottery, Selling Pottery, Spring Snow, Surface Decoration
I love mugs and I love making mugs – they are probably my favorite pots to make. However, I shudder with anxiety when some one wants to replace a beloved but broken mug. As a potter, I get a lot of requests for mugs. But, when some one is looking to replace a mug,...
by Rae | May 7, 2011 | A Bit Off Center, Selling Pottery
Today, we attended Peak Fest in Apex, our first craft show of 2011. It was a great show – beautiful weather, lots of people, good bands, and fun. Craft shows take a lot of preparation – planning, making inventory, pricing, packing, traveling, setting up,...
by Rae | Mar 21, 2011 | Mugs, Selling Pottery
Mugs are one of my favorite pots. I love using them; and, when I make them, I love contemplating all the intimate interactions that the user will have with them. Mugs invite comfort and mindfulness. We sell a lot of mugs (in fact, they are our best selling pot). ...
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