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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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Pick Yourself & Rusty Clapper’s Cow

Pick Yourself & Rusty Clapper’s Cow

creekroad / January 17, 2022
About Downtime & Billy Mott’s Boots

About Downtime & Billy Mott’s Boots

creekroad / January 7, 2022
The Blue Christmas Firing & Strong Coffee

The Blue Christmas Firing & Strong Coffee

creekroad / December 2, 2021
A New Gas Tank & A Stray Dog

A New Gas Tank & A Stray Dog

creekroad / November 5, 2021
Small Town Handmade & A Chipped Nail

Small Town Handmade & A Chipped Nail

creekroad / October 10, 2021
Glaze of Our Lives: The Pottery Cat

Glaze of Our Lives: The Pottery Cat

creekroad / September 5, 2021
My Pottery Management Tools

My Pottery Management Tools

creekroad / August 29, 2021
Glaze of Our Lives: A Story of Passion and Reduction

Glaze of Our Lives: A Story of Passion and Reduction

creekroad / August 28, 2021
Creating Art After Work

Creating Art After Work

creekroad / August 20, 2021
No Ship Is Coming In

No Ship Is Coming In

creekroad / August 15, 2021
Dealing With Procrastination

Dealing With Procrastination

creekroad / August 8, 2021
Can I Make Pottery Without a Kiln?

Can I Make Pottery Without a Kiln?

creekroad / July 31, 2021
Where I Get My Inspiration

Where I Get My Inspiration

creekroad / July 24, 2021
How Mixing Bowls Are Made

How Mixing Bowls Are Made

creekroad / July 18, 2021
Manual Kiln Fire for Beginners

Manual Kiln Fire for Beginners

creekroad / July 9, 2021
The Potter In Folk Music

The Potter In Folk Music

creekroad / July 4, 2021
Pottery Cost Analysis Spread Sheet

Pottery Cost Analysis Spread Sheet

creekroad / June 30, 2021
How Eating Your Own Dog Food Can Ruin Your Business

How Eating Your Own Dog Food Can Ruin Your Business

creekroad / June 30, 2021
Work Life-Balance

Work Life-Balance

creekroad / June 25, 2021
Can You Fire Pots With No Glaze?

Can You Fire Pots With No Glaze?

creekroad / May 28, 2021
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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 –