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Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gcvsv-14b7b50 In today's world, we do not need to wait to be picked due to social media and the internet. We can pick ourselves. Many of the standards that were once used by gatekeepers to define what a good pot was may no longer be relevant. Or are they? Design, function, and elements on a form, when used intentionally, can add interest and help communicate what you might be trying to say to the world. Can we use fate, luck, chance, or happy little mistakes as a good way to make art? Or is it an excuse for poor skills or failed craftsmanship? What tools of design can we use with intent when we create work?Books Mentioned:My Pottery Project Journal. A Potter's Book. by Bernard Leach Basic Visual Concepts and Principles: For Artists, Architects and Designers. by Charles Wallschlaeger & Cynthia Snyder Functional Pottery: Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose. By Robin HopperWarren Mackenzie: An American Potter. by David LewisThe Potter's Directory of Shape and Form. by Neal FrenchFeel free to like and subscribe!  Email me at creekroadpottery@gmail.com I would like to hear from you!  Happy Potting!Al Wayman Artist/Ownerwww.creekroadpottery.com
S2E10: Thoughts On Design & Function: Creating Your Pottery
I have a chat off my page and toss a few mug on the treadle wheel. I had a real bad mess up on that last vase but was able to save it like a boss. I was so proud of myself...haaaaaa! Fast-forward to 1:40:56.
Creek Road Pottery LLC: Throwing Mugs And Vases On A Rainy Sunday Afternoon.
Doing the build up of work for the Fall shows ! Love the early mornings of Fall. Checking bowls and trimming from yesterday. Hoping for.a good drying day today. Next I need to move on to mugs!
Creek Road Pottery LLC: Making Pots For The Fall Shows
Making pots and getting ready for the Fall show on the area Pumpkin Trail 2023! Check out the Creek Road Pottery website for updates! www.creekroadpottery.com https://www.facebook.com/pumpkintrail/
Creek Road Pottery Update For The Pumpkin Trial 2023 Fall Show
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jsk9s-1496a41 Many people leave it up to luck, fate, or "Kiln gods" when firing out work.  But once you get to know your kiln, you can use it to add a whole new layer of interest to your work by how you choose to fire it. Even when electric firing, using different firing schedules, holds, cooling techniques, and much more can make your pots more exciting to create and enjoy. So be brave, put some shelf cones in your kilns, and try a few things.  I talk slowly in the podcast to explain things clearly, but I might have done a lousy job.  Slow Cooling By the Ceramic Arts Networkhttps://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/Super-Cool-Slow-Cooling-in-an-Electric-Kiln Kiln firing for beginners:https://creekroadpottery.com/guide-for-manual-kiln-fire/ A Potter's Book by Bernard Leach https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/9780571109739/used/ My Pottery Firings Journal by Al Wayman https://www.amazon.com/My-Pottery-Firings-Alford-Wayman/dp/B0CDZ2D6ZQ/?
S2E9: Manually Fire Your Pots - Firing Your Pottery
This week on my days off I was able to take down the wear chamber and the arch without the bricks falling on my head. Next will be the big twenty foot chimney.
Creek Road Pottery LLC : Ana The Wood Kiln Deconstruction Update
I am taking down a wood kiln to have it moved to my pottery studio. I fired Ana a few times way back in 2000- 2001. She was then moved to this current location in 2010 and reconstructed in 2011. Way back at University, I had no idea she would one day be mine. Here I show the Tatami bricks that made up the covering for the fire box.
Creek Road Pottery LLC: Deconstructing Ana the Wood Kiln
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8837m-1474280 Many times we may feel anxiety about how we are spending our time. Either we feel we were not as productive as we would like to be or even when we are able to complete all the daily goals we gain anxiety by adding more things. In this episode I discuss some ideas from the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. by Oliver Burkeman. Thanks for listening! Journals I was able to publish. I hope a few of you find them useful. My Pottery Projects.  My Pottery Journal.
S2E8: Spending Time With Meaning - Creating Your Pottery
I created these little work books for myself mainly to keep track of my projects and also to write and reflect about my pottery journey in life. The My Pottery Projects workbook maybe found on Amazon here: My Pottery Projects https://a.co/d/0F746Lq
Creek Road Pottery: My Pottery Projects / My Pottery Journal Workbooks
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Deconstructing The Bourry Box Wood Kiln & Sudden Loss

Deconstructing The Bourry Box Wood Kiln & Sudden Loss

creekroad / August 30, 2023
Artistry of Tatami Bricks: Crafting Time-Honored Kilns

Artistry of Tatami Bricks: Crafting Time-Honored Kilns

creekroad / August 17, 2023
Task Paralysis & A Snake In The Podium

Task Paralysis & A Snake In The Podium

creekroad / July 29, 2023
Substitutes And Replacements For Gerstley Borate

Substitutes And Replacements For Gerstley Borate

creekroad / July 20, 2023
A Wood Kiln & Ricky’s Date

A Wood Kiln & Ricky’s Date

creekroad / June 16, 2023
April Pots & Loss With Wins

April Pots & Loss With Wins

creekroad / April 28, 2023
The Cold Spring Show & Chatbots

The Cold Spring Show & Chatbots

creekroad / April 2, 2023
Carbon Trapping & A ChatGPT Church Scandal

Carbon Trapping & A ChatGPT Church Scandal

creekroad / March 7, 2023
New Year Word & Missy’s New Start

New Year Word & Missy’s New Start

creekroad / January 22, 2023
Christmas Firings & Button’s Pictures

Christmas Firings & Button’s Pictures

creekroad / December 12, 2022
A Raw Firing & Ellen Ends The World

A Raw Firing & Ellen Ends The World

creekroad / November 29, 2022
October Pots & A Cricket In The Library

October Pots & A Cricket In The Library

creekroad / October 30, 2022
A Treadle Wheel & Darrel’s Compliments

A Treadle Wheel & Darrel’s Compliments

creekroad / September 28, 2022
Raw Fired Pots & Transitions

Raw Fired Pots & Transitions

creekroad / August 8, 2022
How Can I Make My Art Cohesive?

How Can I Make My Art Cohesive?

creekroad / July 11, 2022
Hebrew Jars & Hobo Smoky

Hebrew Jars & Hobo Smoky

creekroad / July 6, 2022
Founder’s Day & Clemmer’s Tractor

Founder’s Day & Clemmer’s Tractor

creekroad / June 27, 2022
Spring Pots & Rusty Clapper’s Leg

Spring Pots & Rusty Clapper’s Leg

creekroad / May 15, 2022
Burnout & The Preacher

Burnout & The Preacher

creekroad / April 28, 2022
Candle Cups & A Pony Named Magic

Candle Cups & A Pony Named Magic

creekroad / February 4, 2022
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Contact Info:

Artist /Owner- Al Wayman

 
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Phone: 570.677.3440
 
E-mail: creekroadpottery@gmail.com

 

-Announcements & Events-

Creek Road Pottery local shop and studio is open by appointment only and for scheduled shows.

 

 

Creek Road Pottery has taken the pledge, and is proud to be a part of the Shop1In5 directory.

 
 

-Upcoming shows and shop updates-

 
Artists’ Open House Weekend Tour
 
When:  October 7th, 8th, and 9th.
 
Where: Soaring Gardens Artists Residency and my number on the trail will be #27

Creek Road Pottery Fall 2023 Show
 
When:  On The Pumpkin Trail 2023 October 20 th -22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
 
Where:  917 Creek Road, Laceyville, PA,  18623
 
 

-Work In Progress-

The Wood Kiln Move is in the planning stages. 

I am getting estimates on how to get Ana moved in.

New Creek Road Pottery LLC  Part II Facebook Business Page is now up!

The old page that I lost access to due to foul play is still viewable with my pottery work and history that spans from February 2016 to April 2023 


-Next Fire to Earth Candle Sale-

On The Pumpkin Trail 2023 October 20 th -22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

 

 

 

-Local Shops that sell Creek Road Pottery-

The Slanted Art Gallery in Montrose, PA

The Blue Heron, Wayalusing, PA

Harper Hill Crafts, Susquehanna, PA

The Community Cup Coffee & Tea House, Towanda, PA

Sunny Treasures Vendor Collections, Tunkhannock, PA

Modern Vintage Home Studio, Clarks Summit, PA

–Local shop open for select shows and by appointment only. Contact me using the information above, or see the events section for time and place for shows –