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Decorating Low Fire Work with Slips, Underglazes, and Lusters
Although bright colors have become just as easy to achieve at cone six as they are at cone 06, Gail Kendall still prefers the low fire approach, inspired by the casual decretive style of peasantware from Europe and Great Britain. In today's post, Gail explains her techniques for creating simple and beautiful slip-decorated surfaces. Show More Summary
Idea
idea for a pottery podcast: a call in advice show, but instead of giving out advice to potters, callers could give ME advice. — Michael Kline (@Klineola) May 22, 2013 hen at the end of each podcast, i would decide to not take anybody's advice. Show More Summary
One young woman, one cup, one year at school
My friend Tracey Broome's most recent blog post (go to "A Potter's Life for Me" on the right side of this page) made me smile. Tracey's talented musician/filmmaker/artist daughter Wesley had one of my cups with her at school this year, a cup I sent her after one she acquired here on Cape Cod unexpectedly leaked. Show More Summary
E-Book: Quest for the Illusive Leaf Bowl and other Collected Articles
Just loaded an e-book on my Etsy page. https://www.etsy.com/listing/151790350/e-book-the-quest-for-the-illusive-leaf
An Important companion
Our kitchen/dining table is probably the most used piece of furniture in our house. I bought this antique English pine farm table before Wesley was born, knowing that it would see us through many years of family meals and it has. It looked so pretty tonight as we were getting ready to sit down and have supper, I took a photo for you. Show More Summary
New Items in the Pottery Shop!
As long as they are this time of year, the days are not nearly long enough. I've been working pretty much steadily since I got up this morning around five, and it's nearly seven now, and I can see there are things on my list that are. Show More Summary
One of the first Glaze Recipe books
In his book "Three Books of the Potter's Art" published in 1548, Cipriano Piccolpasso writes: “To those who deem me presumptuous in publishing this secret I answer that it is better many should know a good thing than few should keep it hidden”. Show More Summary
Great Shakori Video
video courtesy of Gerry BroomeSo.... remember Gerry was shooting a video at Shakori? Wesley helped with audio and it turned out fantastic. I didn't think I would be able to post it because he was making it for AP video. It took Gerry...Show More Summary
Dogs, Cats and Bubble Wrap
So here we are - a week to go before ‘Spring Fling’ open studio event. How did this happen, where did the time go? I have been rather focused on getting some pieces finished and off to the Bowie Gallery in Hay on Wye, They have a marquee at the Hay on Wye festival starting next weekend. Show More Summary
Fresh Curd Fridays
Hi, remember me?! I was hoping that the title would lure you back to make sure that I'm still around! I am finally at home after almost 3 months of intense and wonderful adventures. I left Penland two weeks ago today and drove almost three and a half thousand miles since then to join the wonderful folks of Minnesota for the St. Show More Summary
Artist Studios for rent at Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley’s Ghost Town in the Sky, one of North Carolina’s most unique amusement parks and family destinations, opened in 2012. Owner Alaska Presley worked diligently on getting the park prepared for a partial opening, Phase One....Show More Summary
Time to Prune?
You may remember my way-too-angsty decision back in November to raise my prices for the New Year? This has so far been a fine, fine thing, as I've met no real resistance - I'm still selling everything I can make, although I make somewhat less stuff. Show More Summary
Requesting Information, be considerate!
I love sharing information and I've been fortunate to have had mentors, friends and strangers share their valuable information with me. Remember though, that requesting information from a a human being is different from typing a question into a search engine. Show More Summary
Susan Feagan rules!
http://www.mountainx.com/article/50062/.UZYwQRhZkPU.facebook
Video of the Week: John Britt Explains the Triaxial Blend
A triaxial blend is an excellent tool for learning about glazes and materials but if you're new to glaze testing, just the words "triaxial blend" might give you pause. Never fear! John Britt is here to demystify the triaxial blend in today's video post. Show More Summary
Friday night fun
Congrats to my friend Laura for an awesome first night of her show!!! Lots of folks came out to support her and it was a fun night for all. There were even red sold dots on some pieces. That's the way you want to open a show!! This cloud...Show More Summary
Transition
I am wrapping up the throwing for next weeks firing, washing clay off the aprons, preparing them for the wax and glaze splashes. I have a little more wood to cut and stack, so I'm off!
aprons drying in the sun
large jars started
Thursday Inspiration: Patrick Coughlin
See lots more of Patrick's intriguing work here.
Groundhog!
Tim Cichocki, a potter from Norridgwock, Maine, and my dear friend, is firing his groundhog kiln this spring!This will be a three day firing, loading June 20th and firing through the 23rd. A stoking shift is required, as is a $200 firing fee. Show More Summary
Outsiders
If you are around Durham this evening, stop by Outsiders Art Gallery! My pal Laura Farrow has an opening tonight and it is going to be a good one! Check out Laura's blog for more pics of her work hereat Tossing AshesRobert Bullock is...Show More Summary
