by Rae | Oct 20, 2012 | A Bit Off Center, Studio, studio work
Since I have been making and selling pots, I have met a lot of passionate and interesting artists. It is on the of the unforeseen benefits of being a potter. Among those are Speight and Nassim Farmer of A-La-Mode Photography who recently came to take pictures of us...
by Rae | Jul 24, 2012 | Studio, studio work
The studio has been hopping over the last few weeks because we have been getting ready for the craft shows. These sort of preparations are fun for me. I like having a list of things to work on; and, I especially like it when that list is so full that I have a choice...
by Rae | Apr 3, 2012 | Kiln, Maintenance
When I first began making pottery, I was a member of a community studio where wheels, space, tools, and glazes were accessible for a small fee. And, all the firing was handled by the studio assistant. For most potters, a community studio is an ideal option because...
by Rae | Dec 31, 2011 | About Me, Maintenance, Studio
I live in eastern NC where we are often blessed with mild winter days. Today was such a day. With the promise of a warm afternoon, I decided to finish giving my kiln a make-over. A few weeks ago, I put fresh, new elements in my kiln. Yesterday, Julie started...
by Rae | Nov 21, 2011 | A Bit Off Center, Shows, Studio
Our first annual Open House and Studio Sale is complete and it was a success. We really enjoyed visiting with everyone who stopped in. The weather was so nice that we were able to keep the garage doors open. And, because we were set up in the garage, we were able...
by Rae | Jul 4, 2011 | About Me, Holiday, Sous-potter, Studio
I spent my July 4th weekend, welcoming Jeff home, visiting with friends and family, and making Christmas gifts. I don’t usually start Christmas projects before the fall; but, with such a full craft show schedule, I have a lot of pots to make. And, last year,...
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