Getting ready for tatting convention

I can't believe how long it has been since I have thrown on the wheel. It is absolutely criminal!

Anyhow, it feels good to get my hands back in the clay and I am hoping this will be the new start of many happy days to come. I am my most happy self when I am throwing on the wheel...it is one of the only things left that hasn't yet become "work".

Even the most fun things in life can become drudgery when you've done it a thousand times.

Well...this was just a quick "pop in" to update "ye olde blog". I am going to go play in the mud some more!

Honey ...I'm home

Ahem....excuse the dust around here! WOW! It has been FOREVER and a day since I have posted up in here. Now that my newly renovated studio is up and running I plan to remedy the lack of posting!





...this! Ta dah!

I just had my first kiln firing in over a year and a half. It is not much but still a pretty good start. The kiln is firing well..I certainly had my concerns since it sat in a damp basement for so long.
I cannot wait to get back to my pottery routine...it is like I am starting from scratch. In case you were wondering what exactly "this" is. They are ceramic tatting shuttles...they are not new to this blog but it has been a long time since I've posted about them. You see, tatting has nearly taken over my life so now I must find room to juggle both tatting and ceramics into my new routines.
Come on back soon to see what the MadMadPotter is up to!

Renovating Studio

Ahem....Is any body here? (Caugh caugh...splutter!)
Oh my, it has been SOOO long since I've had anything to post about in my pottery life. I was on sabbatical for a year; spending time in South Korea. I have not had my hands in clay for a year and a half. Now I think that is just criminal!

....Let's not think about that...

I have been really busy renovating and while these pictures scratch only the surface at least they will give you a good idea what I have been up to.




Hubby has been a big help. This reno has been a lot of physical labor and that has taken a toll on my body but I am hoping the end results will make it all worth it.

More pics to come.

Trimming down the stock

Well there won't be much posting of new work here for awhile since I am moving to South Korea in a couple of months. I am working on selling the stock I currently have. I don't know what next year will hold for me as far as pottery is concerned. I won't be able to bring my studio or anything like that so it will probably be a year long sabbatical for me. **sad sigh**
South Korea is fertile ground for potters, at least that is what I gather, so I plan to soak in as much as I can. It will be exciting when I finally do get back to my work what kind of influences will spill over.
I will probably use this blog space to share my Korean experiences as they relate to all things ceramic.


This is a neolithic pot from Korea: wikipedia.org

Yoga people glazed and ready for sale....

I decided to glaze them but to keep the color in a natural tone. I am pleased with the outcome. They are going up for sale in my Etsy shop today.
These measure appox 8 1/2" square and can be hung on the wall with a simple plate hanger.

So yoga lovers....ENJOY!

Yoga Pottery

Here is a set all together. I am toying with the idea of glazing it or not. I do like the natural red clay but glazing will add strength and durability.

More Yoga people

Here are more wall hangings. I am having a lot of fun making them.