by Rae | Feb 21, 2012 | Dinnerware, Philosophy, Pottery
This week is the last week of classes in the Winter Session at the art center where I teach. The focus of our session was “Production Pottery” in which we made dinnerware pieces. As I was preparing for our last class, I began to think about Eva Zeisel, a renowned...
by Rae | Feb 13, 2012 | About Me, Slip Trailing
I love to cook; but baking was never a passion. It had to do with 2 things: calories and messiness. No matter what you bake, there are a lot of calories. And, sous-potter, Jeff, doesn’t like breads or sweets, which means the bulk of the calories are mine to consume...
by Rae | Feb 2, 2012 | Inspiration, Multiples, Philosophy
I interrupt this series of posts on Production Pottery to wish you Happy Groundhog Day (which should be a nationl holiday for potters). Every February 2nd we turn our eyes toward Pennnsylvania and wait for Punxsutawney Phil to tell us if spring is here or if winter...
by Rae | Jan 20, 2012 | About Me, Philosophy
Although I love the holidays, there is something fresh and uncluttered about January. The darker days seem to lend themselves to quiet contemplation; and, as a resolutionist, I find myself thinking about what would like to do in the new year. The primary thing I...
by Rae | Jan 19, 2012 | About Me, Philosophy
I have been going to a gym for several years; I work out on my own but I also take classes. I really like the weight lifting and aerobic classes. But, in an attempt to expand my class-repertoire, I decided to go to a Zumba class. Although, I love to dance, I am not...
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