I Made It Through the Week and Didn't Kill My Clay

Well I did have one little 'incident' and threw this pot and it's lid to the floor in frustration.  

Take that. I'm leaving it there in front of all the clay boxes to be an example of what can happen if you don't cooperate.

But other than that it was a good week.  

The racks are filling up and I can fire as soon as I get things bisqued.  (And buy propane)
 

I really enjoyed making those paddled bottles above as well as that pedestal dish with the 3 birds. 

Tomorrow, Saturday, I'll be in Winston Salem, NC for Pottery Fair on the Square.  We've been moved indoors which I am very happy with since it's going to be rainy.  I'm taking some nice pots so I hope they will find new homes.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Thanks. Back to Work. Upcoming Shows.

Man I sure do wish I could get into some sort of routine with this blog.  It's so freaking hard for me to sit down and write a post and put up a few images.  I don't know why.  Well, I probably do know why but I don't want to talk about it. (how many times in my life have I used that line?)

Ok.  Well here I am.  So just get on with it buddy and don't stop or you'll never hit Publish.

The Spring Sale went well.   I am so thankful for the folks who came out.  It wasn't a lot of people but the ones who came found pots they liked.  I'm happy to keep doing these home sales a few times a year.  The best one is in the fall but I do feel like folks will support me and my work if I open my doors to them.  I want to connect and I want people to see where the pots are made.

So now I am getting ready for 3 shows between now and the end of May.  Well 4 shows really because I have been invited by a friend and fellow potter to send pots to his Spring Home Sale (but I don't know if I can officially talk about that yet).

My next show will be with my clay group Thrown Together in Charlotte NC at Free Range Brewing.  This is a super show with such a fun bunch of friends.  We are all working hard to have new work for the event.  It's great having the show at Free Range.  Friday night is like a big party with all the pots set up and folks shopping, enjoying live music, dinner from the food truck, and beverages from the bar.  The dates are Friday, April 29th 5pm till 11pm and Saturday, April 30 Noon till 5pm.  Saturday is a bit more relaxed but come out either day, or both!   

I bought 1000 lbs of clay this week so I got right back to making.  Today was super productive with board after board of pots coming off the wheel.  I made about 40 pots today and will finish off tomorrow with another 20 or so.  Then I'll play hell trying to catch up putting on handles, cutting feet, slipping, applying animals, etc. 

I'll be in Blowing Rock NC on May 7th for Art in the Park.  It's been many years since I've done this show.  I'll be doing May, July, August and October this year.  I love Blowing Rock.  It's a beautiful town and I always enjoy spending the day there and hopefully selling some pottery.

Another great NC town is Winston Salem and I'll be going there on May 21 to do the Pottery Fair on the Square in Old Salem.  Last year I had to cancel going to this show because I was too jet lagged from my trip to Korea.  I am looking forward to being on that green lawn among the historic surroundings this year though.

Alright.  There ya go.  Blogging done.  I'll try to get something down here again soon. Thanks for reading and please leave a comment.  (It's encouraging.)