September 23 - Meredith's award

On Sunday we went to watch Meredith's award ceremony.  She is one of the few people at the barn that has completed level 6.  She showed the crowd several different skills that I wasn't even aware existed, like stopping the horse with both front feet even, and turning the horse around pivoting at the front feet so only the back end moves.  She even backed the horse up while turning her.  After showing us some other skills she received her certificate from Kathy, the owner.  We are very proud of her achievements. 

But you knew that.

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2010-02-26 Friday - Empty Bowls 2010

I finally attended the Empty Bowls luncheon this year (thanks Becky!).  I met Becky, Elaine, and Susan there for a fine time of charity, fellowship, lunch, and art.  We saw several other people there from Clayworks, some of them working in the lobby doing demos.  There were great conversations, door prize drawings, a silent auction and lots of hope.

First, you pick your bowl.

  

Gosh, you never know

who's going to show up at these things.

  

More bowls from which to choose.

  

Adrienne was demoing at the wheel.

(Elaine was kind enough to hold my bowl

(in her left hand) while I snapped some photos.)

  

 Julie was there too.

Demoing and answering questions.

  

 Hands in clay.

  

 The buffet line.

  

 Some of the buffeters.

  

 Elaine, Becky, me, and Susan.

  

 Kathy and Ann.

  

 Andrew from Pottery Central was also demoing.