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April Showers and Challenges
Plans, Inspections & Strategy from the GarageThis post is being typed from the garage. The car needed tires, an oil change, and an inspection—just another example of how the scaffolding of everyday life affects the pottery. While it’s true … Read the rest
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Creating in Change
Facing Creative Challenges in the Studio This past month, working on larger pottery pieces brought new challenges. The clay was hard, heavier, and more demanding than expected. Kneading and preparing the clay took longer, making my shoulders ache. I tried … Read the rest
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A Year in Reflection
Lessons from the Studio This year, the wheel has spun countless times, each turn teaching something new. From the rasped textures developed years ago to the fresh forms imagined during quiet moments, the journey of creation has been one of … Read the rest
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The Pots & Family
The month of August was about taking time for others and family. I was not able to work in the pots much as I went to spend time with my mother, who became ill and had to spend time in … Read the rest
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Fall Shows & The Rabbi
The month of October was very busy at the pottery. I was so busy that I thought I might not finish enough pots to fill for the two shows I had to make work for. The month was unseasonably warm, … Read the rest
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Pottery After Work & A Chicken In The Corn Blower
The month of September blew by here at the pottery. Many events, such as taking down the wood kiln, fairs, and family time, took up much of the month. Also, work at the paper factory was busy due to upgrades. … Read the rest
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A Raw Firing & Ellen Ends The World
The Fall Shows The oaks in the mountains were trying to still hang on to the last of their leaves, they sold the last jug of cider up at Jayne’s Orchard, and light snowflakes were gently falling like feathers from … Read the rest
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October Pots & A Cricket In The Library
October Pots The leaves hung on quite long this year due to the lack of rain, and the weather was quite warm. I was able to get about fifty bowls thrown and had started the mugs … Read the rest
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A Treadle Wheel & Darrel’s Compliments
A Treadle Wheel: Dad and I made the trip from Laceyville, Pennsylvania, to beautiful upstate New York through the farmland to pick up an old-time treadle wheel. I found the treadle wheel on Facebook marketplace for a great price. … Read the rest
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How Can I Make My Art Cohesive?
You can do it! You are ready now! It might take some time and loads of practice and hard work, but in this post, I will go over a few things you can do to make your art cohesive. Making … Read the rest
