Well, today was just one of those wonderful, peaceful days. Took this lunch on the road to visit two potters. While I often prefer to stay at home and make pottery, I always like getting somewhere when I get there. A Michael Mahan mug accompanied me and one of my 'second' bowls. It's great BLT weather.
These pics are out of order, but this was dinner. Was so hungry- grilled salmon, homemade corn (from parent's garden!), rice and a glass of wine. Watched another episode of downtown abbey as I etched words onto two more bowls.
I visited the 'Cousins in Clay' event at
Bulldog Pottery. Good to meet Samantha, and all in all, really enjoyed my time there. Above are Michael Kline's teabowls. Love the blue in that one, yet I already have one of his pieces so for now will wait to get another.
Above are Samantha Henneke's tea bowls. Really like the greenish translucent glaze.
Judith Duff's pottery is gorgeous. I do think it's too expensive though; wish she adopted Warren McKenzie's perspective- his is affordable!
Ron Meyer's work.
Watched Michael Kline's demo- he makes surface design look so easy. Check out his '
Sawdust and Dirt' blog on the right of mine or here. He was helpful in answering questions and just down to earth in conversation. Learned he went to the University of Tennessee too.
This bowl has slip and wax resist surface design on it. It's just simply beautiful.
Good crowd at the 'Cousins in Clay' event. Was great to see Ron Philbeck there--- oops, no picture! That plate in the front--- the paper plate, well, I took home a smaller one. Will put it on the wall of my studio. Managed somehow to leave without a piece of pottery. I so need to save $ these days.
Then I went over to
Whynot Pottery on the way home. By then I was tired, so I only took this picture. Meredith was so gracious and took me on a tour of her and Mark's place. It was great to talk with her a bit. Their place is beautiful! Hope you'll check it out.
Came home and made several plates (below). Got some great ideas for forms by looking at others' pieces today. Sometimes I just forget I can make bigger pots- rounded plates and bowls. The bowl above is from 7 lbs. of clay and is for a commission.
Well, it's just been a peaceful, productive, and simply wonderful day! Tomorrow afternoon I'll trim these and look for translucent blue glaze recipes online. Monday afternoon will do a test fire my new kiln. :) Thanks for all your support!
