recent sightings

it had been a while. school is satisfying in it's activity, my studio however is not...but here is what's going on...

beautiful milkweed

too much dinosaur for a flower brick?

In other news, we are working on an exciting project at school using all the scrap reclaim and glazes to find a good mixture that will work as a tile/paver (totally got the idea from the CM on green ceramics practice) but it's also really fun. there is a big space outside the studio that turns to mud every time it rains, so i'm looking to relieve that a little. Also, as we expand our glaze palette and possible move to cone 6 or 7, the test tiles and larger tiles students do will tile the studio bathroom...so fun stuff is on its way at school.

pots in odd places

bon appetit magazine - this month

found this one at Haystack

The way to play with reclaim

The first assignment: using 25 pounds make a bottomless cylinder 12 inches in diameter - then divide in to teams and build a tower...as high as you can

classic

who wouldn't want to ride this?

that being said, i finished up work on the 'country road' today, but had to pass it off to the pros for a brake job...pics soon

encouragement to collect

I have to commend the Society for Contemporary Craft on their initiative to expand the audience for the collection and appreciation of functional ceramics. If you, or anyone you know may be interested and in the Pittsburgh area, I encourage you to attend, and thank you.

... Unique mugs made by a variety of nationally recognized clay artists will be available for purchase in a range of prices. This is an excellent opportunity to add to your ceramic collection, or to begin collecting! Reservations for Crafted are $20, and this cost will applied to the price of your mug. Mug selection will be on a first come, first served basis, beginning the evening of the event. Enjoy hot specialty drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment with the purchase of a mug. The mugs will be on display in the Store and on our website beginning October 1, 2010.