by Rae | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
I worked at a community art center for several years and I know how frustrating it can be to have a pot become too dry to finish. It is such a waste of effort. I encourage anyone whose studio is remote to transport pots in order to monitor drying time. You will...
by Rae | Apr 24, 2012 | Shows, Uncategorized
I love making pots but a consequence of prolific work is what to do with it – which is why we began attending craft shows in 2008. We have been busy in the ‘off-season’ making pots, trying new ideas, and applying for shows. A Bit Off Center is...
by Rae | Oct 8, 2011 | Craft Show, Shows, Uncategorized
Highlights from Mumfest: Beautiful weather Lots of attendees New booth layout Free mug huggies Carnie food Friendly neighboring vendors
by Rae | Jun 1, 2011 | Glazes, How-to, Philosophy, Surface Decoration, Uncategorized
The focus of 2010 was to work out some glaze combinations that would enhance the functional pottery that we love to make. In order to accomplish that, we made hundreds of small bowls. (I had been making test tiles but after I had accumulated 2 buckets of unusable...
by Rae | May 12, 2011 | About Me, Books, Philosophy, Uncategorized
“Throwing has a language all of its own; a pot can be read like a book and the story that it tells should be about the materials from which it is made and the character of the potter that made it.” – Phil Rogers I love pottery books – they offer...
by Rae | Apr 29, 2011 | Multiples, Philosophy, Review, Scale, Tools, Uncategorized
I am often asked about what tools I recommend. And, I have been intending to write several entries highlighting the tools that I find most helpful. Tools are very personal and every potter’s kit is different. There are no perfect tools; and, acquiring tools...
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