2009-12-11 Friday - Home Sale Tomorrow

I have been away from the blogging world for a while now --just too busy with all the seasonal things happening around here.  I'll be back on track soon.

I am pleased to report that we are having a multi-artist pottery sale at Goneaway Pottery tomorrow.  Becky Story, Elaine Spallone, and Susan Meadows will be joining me and bringing their wonderful pottery and sculptures.  If you are in the area and need some of those last minute Christmas gifts for someone (or you!), please stop in and see us.  Unique, handmade items are always appreciated.

2009-12-04 Friday - Mount Holly Art Gallery Sale

I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted, let alone read any blogs. It gets away from you fast sometimes.

Amy, Becky, Elaine, and I are part of the Mount Holly Art Gallery Sale this weekend (12/4-12/5) and next weekend (12/11-12/12). IF you are in the area, please stop by and check out all the great art.

2009-11-21 Saturday - Pottery Sale

Saturday I had a home sale and spent Friday night cleaning the garage and setting up everything. I thought it looked pretty good as my home sales go. I also put out "seconds" tables and after some pondering about prices I came up with a handy-dandy chart. I really want to find some of these pots a good home. There are various defects and mistakes, but they are still functional --even if not for their original purposes. It was a pretty slow day so I think I will try to squeeze another in before Christmas. Stay tuned.

"Firsts".

"Seconds".

Handy-dandy chart.

Outside, the leaves were still piling up...

... and yet, I still have tomatoes ripening on the vine.

2009-11-15 Sunday - Clay Olympics

Sunday was the clay olympics at the Clay Matters meeting. The clay olympics consists of various individual and team timed events including throwing the tallest cylinder, throwing the most pots, throwing blindfolded, handbuilding the tallest pot, etc. Everyone had a great time with lots of laughs and talented throwing.

The tallest cylinder competition.

The blindfolded throwing event.

Handbuilding the tallest pot --one method.

Another method.

Which turned out to be the winning method.

More pictures here.

2009-11-18 Wednesday - Sales on Saturday

'Tis the season for pottery shows and sales. This weekend you can catch Julie Wiggins (and Team Celadon) at The Piedmont Craftsmen's 46th Fair on Saturday and Sunday, November 21, and 22 in booth J-8.


Oh, and by the way, I am having a home sale on Saturday, November 21, 9 am to 4 pm. Come by if you get the chance.

2009-11-14 Saturday - Unloading the kiln

Once we got back from Shelby, we unloaded the kiln. There were a few "huhs?", but it was a good firing overall.

First opening.

My batch.

My (really) blue crackle pot.

A casserole.

A little pot looking for a home.

Toothbrush holder for a friend.

My tallest pot to date.

2009-11-14 Saturday - Carolina Pottery Festival

My plan on Saturday was to unload the gas kiln and then head out to the Carolina Pottery Festival. When I got to Clayworks the gas kiln was at 386 F and it needed to be under 200 F before we cracked the door. We removed the peeps and the temperature began dropping so S-L-O-W-L-Y that Ralph suggested we go to the festival first and then come back to unload later. (Good idea, Ralph!) As we were preparing to leave, Kim arrived and we convinced her to join us. (It wasn't a tough sell. :8^)

We had a great time seeing all the amazing work and visiting with all our friends. On the way back we stopped at the famous Red Bridges BBQ (locally known as "The Lodge") where Ralph treated us to lunch. Once sated we high-tailed it back to Charlotte to unload that kiln.

Andy Smith
who assured us he was working
on a new saggar workshop!

Gina Van Dyke

(Kim, Ralph, and Gina)

Brad Lail

Adrienne Dellinger

Julie Wiggins

Ron and Sarah Philbeck

Hal Dedmond

Corine Guseman