2016-11-12 - Saturday - Potters of the Piedmont and Earth & Fire

Saturday was the fall Potters of the Piedmont sale in Greensboro. It was well-attended and as always, I enjoyed talking to, joking with, and explaining my process to the attendees. The day flew by and then I had to jump in the car and get back to Charlotte for the end of An Evening of Earth & Fire, Clayworks' annual fundraiser at Elder Gallery.

Not only were all the usual friends there, but Dave Timm was in from Michigan, and Rich Meredith came from Florida.

Dave is a long-time friend (notice I didn't say old!) from the infancy of Clayworks who is also one of my mentors. He always pushed me to try something new, to stretch, to reach. It was easy when watching him do it. He made it look easy, like, "why not try this?". I miss him, and his guidance and prodding. I also miss grabbing a plate of nachos with him at Lupie's on occasion.

Rich was a studio artist at Clayworks for a while when he was working in our area long-term. He is a great friend to many of us and of the studio. He's another one who makes it look easy and challenges you to follow him.


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2014-12-18 - Thursday - Lichen, chicken and dumplings, and more assembly

Thursday night I met Karen and Meredith at Lupie's Cafe for chicken and dumplings. While standing outside waiting for them to arrive I noticed the lichen on the awning over the door.

After a nice, filling meal I left for Clayworks and added some more pieces to my pots in progress. I added "wing" handles to the penguin pot and more pieces to the new raku form.

I like lichen.

The penguin and the bucket went to sea.

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2011-01-27 Thursday - Lupie's Chicken and Dumplings

Thursday I met my friend Vann for lunch at Lupie's.  As luck (or planning) would have it, Thursday is Chicken and Dumplings day at Lupie's.  We enjoyed a huge helping (because that's what you get there) and some good conversation.

 

And in case you were wondering,

hippies are always welcome.

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2010-05-15 Saturday - Adventures

Saturday was another busy day, running from one place and adventure to another.

First thing on the agenda was taking Shari to Lupie's since she had never been.  Lupie's is a great place with really good food at reasonable prices.  If you get a chance, go there (especially on Thursday for the best chicken and dumplings in town), but get there early if you're going for lunch.  Don't forget to get some peach kuchen for dessert --it's wonderful.

We went at 11:30 and found out they don't open until 12:00 on Saturdays.  Once inside, we ordered and took the food back to Clayworks for our feast.

Shari.

Lupie.

After lunch I got back to throwing pots and made a neck for my pot from Wednesday.  Unfortunately it got pushed off-center so I am altering it.  I will post it's progress.

Later in the afternoon, I went to Joe and Melissa's engagement party in Waxhaw.  It was a very nice time with more good food and a few beers.  I was having so much fun I stayed way longer than I had planned.  Thanks to Helen for a nice party in her beautiful home.

Joe and Melissa.