Happy New Year 2012

Just checking to see if I remember how to blog after such a long absence.

snow day - productive day

I had a good day today.I have some decorating ideas for my large flat bowls and cups and saucers but I'm still pondering on what to do with these jars.

jan. spot light finished

This was done from a photo taken by Paula Ford who was the host of the January Spotlight on WetCanvas. I used soft pastels on ampersand board. size 16'x20'

school of fish or fish at school

My 5th grade did a great job on these fish. They get so excited when the clay comes out!!!!!!! When the semester ends I will have fired around 250 of these.

snow day

It was great to have a snow day. These are the first pots I've thrown since the holidays.  Ideas for mugs, goblets, and saucers are finally beginning.  I had a problem with the rims of the stems warping on past goblets I've made.  I tried throwing them with a solid bottom that van Gilder suggests. Can't wait to assemble them.

medallion and beads

I'm not quiet satisfied with the cord and the presentation........ any suggestions?

Paul Soldner

Being a pottery student in the late sixties and early seventies, Paul Soldner was a great influence on my style of pottery as well as my approach to life and pottery. His legacy and work will continue to influence many.