by Rae | Jan 27, 2012 | Dinnerware, How-to, Multiples
Pottery classes have resumed at the art center, and, I am thrilled to be back among such passionate people. This session, we are working on dinnerware which is a sneaky way to have everyone make multiples – after all, there is no better way to acquire...
by Rae | Sep 21, 2011 | About Me, Glazes, Mugs, Multiples
When I first started making pottery, I chucked most of my pots. In fact, it was quite a while before I kept anything (I am not sentimental). I held no delusions about the quality of pot I was capable of making. It is the same for all potters. In the beginning,...
by Rae | Sep 5, 2011 | About Me, Casserole, Multiples, Spring Snow
I have the pleasure of teaching pottery classes at a local art center. And, it is typical for the potters taking the class to want to make a pot for some one special. I often wonder if the recipients of the pots know how much care and thought go into making these...
by Rae | Sep 3, 2011 | About Me, How-to
I realize that some people are more intuitive than I am. But, we all have to work to our natural dispositions. And, I am analytical by nature. So it is no surprise that I measure and count everything – even in pottery. As I mentioned in the previous post,...
by Rae | Aug 26, 2011 | About Me, Multiples, Philosophy
As I was packing pottery for the forthcoming show (which was subsequently canceled), I was very surprised at what we have accomplished. We made a lot of pots this summer – and multiples give me A LOT of satisfaction. While I was trying to make space for all the pots,...
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