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Zero Sales
On defining the goals of what counts as the reward. Today I was able to sleep in after two challenging days at the apper factory. It felt nice to relax a little after working both the pots and my work … Read the rest
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The Artist Collective
On rainy days at the fair, the first sales, and staying focused among the buy and sell. After the Abington Show in Clarks Summit, PA, I took the pots to Harford, PA, for the start of the fair with the … Read the rest
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Thirty-Six Hours, Fourteen Bowls, and Practicing
– Creek Road Pottery LLC Newsletter – August 16th, 2026 – Hello from rural Pennsylvania, where the Art of the Abingtons tour, at No. 27 Cafe event is on its last day, and the Harford Fair is underway. I am … Read the rest
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Thirty-Six Hours
On loading kilns after a night shift and planning for the worst. All the pots seemed to be fired out in time. After a full night shift, it was time to load the updraft gas kiln and start the little … Read the rest
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Firing in the Rain
On firing in rainstorms with the Olympic Updraft 2831G I was able to get all the raku vases, cups, and bowls dried enough to fire. I loaded them all into the updraft kilns and started warming them up. As I … Read the rest
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Making Mistakes
On catching mistakes early, error-embracing, and practicing. I was putting on the last few handles for some mugs last night and discovered that things were not going well and that maybe I should go to bed rather than mess up … Read the rest
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Night Shifts
Being somewhat tired after work, I came home and went right to bed. I think I got up a little early to flip all the pots before leaving for work again for another twelve-hour night on nights. The weather has … Read the rest
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Out of the Dark Wood and Back to the Wheel
– Creek Road Pottery LLC Newsletter – August 3rd, 2026 – Hello from rural Pennsylvania, where the basement just got an unexpected mopping, fourteen mugs are sitting on a ware board waiting for handles, and the wood kiln arch is … Read the rest
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Wandering Off the Trail
Thoughts on distraction and back again. Somehow I got lost in some dark wood. I lost track of time and reading, and here I am somewhat behind on work for the fall shows, a few custom orders, and the end … Read the rest
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Wood Kiln Firing Safety Checklist
On kiln safety, tired stokers, and the things that matter more than cone packs. I have been spending a great deal of time thinking about kiln safety lately. Part of that comes from rebuilding my own Bourry box kiln, Ana. … Read the rest
