tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83983963005873388592024-02-07T14:13:54.362-05:00Amy Sanders...................there there potteryamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-36006758662726178502015-02-06T08:43:00.001-05:002015-02-06T08:43:06.026-05:00New website!!!I have a website! I have a website for there there pottery!! Check it out here: <a href="http://amysanderspottery.com/">amysanderspottery.com</a>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-74648447123078371142014-04-04T16:10:00.002-04:002014-04-04T16:10:26.989-04:00Fresh out of the kiln!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The kiln fired off yesterday evening, so this morning I was able to unload it and discover these fellas. I have to say that ever since I (relatively) recently switched over to low-fire using red earthenware and terra sigillata, opening the kiln has never been more fun. The vibrancy of the colors and the softness of the surface are just so darn pleasing!<br />
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I've been obsessed with these little farm scenes and chickens lately (why exactly will have to be revealed in another post!), but am still resolving the color a bit. A friend pointed out that the blue doesn't reveal the image enough, so the next round may have the yellow and blue swapped. We'll see- new work always requires multiple generations to figure it out. Or at least get a little bit closer to a resolution!<br />
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These pieces and others like them will be available at our upcoming Thrown Together sale, held at our house on April 26th (10-4) and 27th (12-4). Our guests this year are two of my favorite potters: <a href="http://www.shokoteruyama.com/Shoko/Shoko_Teruyama.html">Shoko Teruyama</a> and <a href="http://www.mattkelleher.com/Matt/Matt_Kelleher.html">Matt Kelleher</a>! Of course the members of Thrown Together (Jen Mecca, Ron Philbeck, Julie Wiggins, and Michael Hamiln-Smith) will be there with some sweet pots too!<br />
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-89424266077088035352014-01-06T23:35:00.003-05:002014-01-06T23:35:38.457-05:00Red Earth exhibit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
An exhibit coming up at the <a href="http://www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=128">Cornelius Arts Center</a> will feature earthenware and stoneware works of mine from January 10-February 28th. The opening is this Friday from 6:30-9:00. I will also be teaching a short demonstration workshop from 1:00-4:00 this Saturday at the Arts Center. You can register online from the link above. </div>
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The Center's executive director and curator, Jen Crickenberger, had this to say about the show: "Red Earth features beautiful ceramic forms and pottery created by local artist, Amy Sanders. Her pieces use textures, layers, color and form to engage the viewer with a nostalgic sense of comfort. Sanders designs functional and sculptural pieces that conjure childhood memories and portray a strong sense of femininity. Natural patters, groupings and an emphasis on her creative process of working with clay allow her work to speak volumes on nature and community."<br />
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-28132561397034485492013-11-08T12:15:00.001-05:002013-11-08T12:15:12.435-05:00New work at Lark and Key GalleryHey folks! Just wanted to let you know that I just dropped off a large selection of new pots at the beautiful <a href="http://larkandkey.com/">Lark and Key Gallery</a>- just in time for holiday shopping....including, but not limited to, some of the pieces pictured below!<br />
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amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-62989636410124779812013-03-24T22:28:00.003-04:002013-03-24T22:28:42.262-04:00Pottery talk<div>
As an artist, one of my favorite things to do is to totally nerd out and talk pots with someone who is equally passionate about them. Well, <a href="http://ronphilbeckpottery.com/">Ron Philbeck</a> and I did just that this past week; we posted our conversation on YouTube so you could join in on our conversation. We're both making new work, so it's pretty exciting....(if I may say so!)</div>
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For some reason, I couldn't get the video to post directly to the blog (blogger wasn't finding the video on YouTube). Hopefully I'll figure it out and get it on this page tomorrow.amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-64557300900916692182013-03-11T23:25:00.003-04:002013-03-11T23:25:52.525-04:00New low-fire work!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
For the last few months I've been testing low-fire glazes and terra sigilattas for new colors and surfaces to use on my work (I'll track back and talk more about this process at a later time). Here's the most recent result: new work headed to Houston for a show during NCECA with my pals from our Thrown Together group (Julie Wiggins, Ron Philbeck and Jen Mecca). </div>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-48827125770200410732013-02-25T16:44:00.003-05:002013-02-25T16:44:26.607-05:00Updated EventsHey all! After a loooong respite from my blog, I'm back.....hopefully! Just updated the events section for this winter and spring. Please check back soon for a real post with pictures!amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-46711391036647451752011-11-29T20:59:00.002-05:002011-11-29T21:33:05.236-05:00Exciting news!<div>No, I'm not pregnant again (although based on the past few years of my life, that would be a fair guess)! I have an <a href="http://ceramicartsdaily.org/bookstore/creative-forming-with-custom-texture/">instructional DVD</a> coming out! The wonderful Potter's Council invited me up to their headquarters in Columbus, OH this past summer to record some of my techniques. Over the course of a few days we prepped, filmed and laughed a lot. The gang up there is great!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKwk3s2OVducbX0aQZrXUbH8CNXHItP9tnq92Ms3NvAqpX5ToxK2GC_IBmDfZ-Mop6EwkfIIFD7ejt6iqp3vLCdNIZLgPvLvKOefazrzVTH11qkpbj9h4XBgSq7srbnqGl8N1l-_6Ns8/s1600/sandersabout.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKwk3s2OVducbX0aQZrXUbH8CNXHItP9tnq92Ms3NvAqpX5ToxK2GC_IBmDfZ-Mop6EwkfIIFD7ejt6iqp3vLCdNIZLgPvLvKOefazrzVTH11qkpbj9h4XBgSq7srbnqGl8N1l-_6Ns8/s400/sandersabout.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680604670821770242" /></a>The DVD is organized to cover 5 different surface techniques and then 5 corresponding projects, along with multiple variations of each.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKN2dD6aCvnQk8LTZ0oJBHZVt57hud4he_IWONR_vUkQOHwtqpnZ1TxBkIE1q4wshO9FiSWTXEmh7KCOrXtvR2jxlRo2F2b4EHrFlGr_ZsFDcLkK08RxOevVfevdPckca_MKQCjuvml0/s1600/sanderstextureplate.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKN2dD6aCvnQk8LTZ0oJBHZVt57hud4he_IWONR_vUkQOHwtqpnZ1TxBkIE1q4wshO9FiSWTXEmh7KCOrXtvR2jxlRo2F2b4EHrFlGr_ZsFDcLkK08RxOevVfevdPckca_MKQCjuvml0/s400/sanderstextureplate.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680604668119546194" /></a>The Ceramic Arts Daily site recently featured a sample clip from the dvd. Check it out <a href="http://ceramicartsdaily.org/daily/video-of-the-week-a-genius-handmade-tool-for-making-lines-on-pottery/#respond">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UKEHIqMpua0tRZsyUcLy193YyfJwGdxFNto-YLXevbdCNd2QeipEbKOLKfVZJuIo3ez4HVxpGTwmUOkP5FiwRiyq9VmKWop3eutkD48XxxKcJ_tZqA-cRTPN7-3EyNZ8pyTlNkBldmY/s1600/sandersimagestrip.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 46px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UKEHIqMpua0tRZsyUcLy193YyfJwGdxFNto-YLXevbdCNd2QeipEbKOLKfVZJuIo3ez4HVxpGTwmUOkP5FiwRiyq9VmKWop3eutkD48XxxKcJ_tZqA-cRTPN7-3EyNZ8pyTlNkBldmY/s400/sandersimagestrip.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680604665850533618" /></a>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-17625248605911512442011-04-01T15:53:00.002-04:002011-04-01T16:40:59.593-04:00Sneak Peak<div>Here are a few of the pieces featured in the show <i>Inhabitants and Happenstance</i> at<a href="http://larkandkey.com"> Lark and Key Gallery</a> in South End (Charlotte, NC). It runs through the end of May, but the opening is tonight from 6-9:00. Come on out if you're in the area!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ID9AVWEIrpkpOk3D-xVUxuxlSjIAOeShutTGws0Pv_kNYRNhOxSWOWj3PEZGbZ_YpkF_cp9GgcE3nOw_dWgNbvzOKtc4XpavS7Pd5NU6gSSaYTu7XDM7kBIdRFz2KrdOwqCdQeeD8Mw/s1600/IMG_4977.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ID9AVWEIrpkpOk3D-xVUxuxlSjIAOeShutTGws0Pv_kNYRNhOxSWOWj3PEZGbZ_YpkF_cp9GgcE3nOw_dWgNbvzOKtc4XpavS7Pd5NU6gSSaYTu7XDM7kBIdRFz2KrdOwqCdQeeD8Mw/s400/IMG_4977.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590706415427944338" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0cILmh8-29Q7uzRYZQIpQ8RdxRleeZy6ZEUWcpGaGJ2GUI5T9jI7FuG41vOVteZD6TkwHLM5AAOrAlGAv1-tw-iZrprSro6bh0CkGsnpJ5TQLB0G3Ifrh3fL1qExMgE5Lhcta2FWBKs/s1600/IMG_4979.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0cILmh8-29Q7uzRYZQIpQ8RdxRleeZy6ZEUWcpGaGJ2GUI5T9jI7FuG41vOVteZD6TkwHLM5AAOrAlGAv1-tw-iZrprSro6bh0CkGsnpJ5TQLB0G3Ifrh3fL1qExMgE5Lhcta2FWBKs/s400/IMG_4979.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590706411425241522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nHCL6ErS-dLilJ4NSszTFnTBPJ-I6hGKD5FixODiz7kEhIyvjIC1arazhqX-8LGKdFI1bjSpXQkv3iuLc-g-5-9rTM1bC9v_P9aJkuWNTYfnLWu12LUARAz3IYHT7dl9qnmm0xs5o-0/s1600/IMG_4985.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nHCL6ErS-dLilJ4NSszTFnTBPJ-I6hGKD5FixODiz7kEhIyvjIC1arazhqX-8LGKdFI1bjSpXQkv3iuLc-g-5-9rTM1bC9v_P9aJkuWNTYfnLWu12LUARAz3IYHT7dl9qnmm0xs5o-0/s400/IMG_4985.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590706400487124962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqN2WvodEc2my2YLl09BjXWuR0PNrCm0F0IhFjJlO2vyU2Pql4LhvQ3tnCVu7R-SErVb9WG1mdGIEc9wkvrXHAQDUuCnQPM8px6SNeUjgetdmtMeN-X68WK1cOIpseh7b-zUrZlgZMD78/s1600/IMG_4992.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqN2WvodEc2my2YLl09BjXWuR0PNrCm0F0IhFjJlO2vyU2Pql4LhvQ3tnCVu7R-SErVb9WG1mdGIEc9wkvrXHAQDUuCnQPM8px6SNeUjgetdmtMeN-X68WK1cOIpseh7b-zUrZlgZMD78/s400/IMG_4992.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590706398985660818" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3rkvRAgQsleARyAtsxteJ2_GFhBU0AKV9010VGW7A68JdYLo3fUS85yWvUABT7n5bhJtElxae2YM82wAtwGab6fHxqbRp_-LZA_XzeiFH6den-6M3xCS70gPK5PhV0k3miiB9BWvPQo/s1600/IMG_4998.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3rkvRAgQsleARyAtsxteJ2_GFhBU0AKV9010VGW7A68JdYLo3fUS85yWvUABT7n5bhJtElxae2YM82wAtwGab6fHxqbRp_-LZA_XzeiFH6den-6M3xCS70gPK5PhV0k3miiB9BWvPQo/s400/IMG_4998.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590706394153584450" /></a>For additional pictures, check <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/larkandkey/">this </a>out....amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-1147515887700068252011-03-02T21:14:00.006-05:002011-03-11T10:14:35.567-05:00March shows<div>March will be quite a month for there there pottery. I've been working on new work in the studio for some shows coming up:</div><div><br /></div><div>There are some new low-fire bowls of mine being featured in a multi-media group show at Gallery Up in Rock Hill, SC called ARPA:Raw. 8 other artists will have work in clay, painting, printmaking, and installation. The show opens tomorrow (Thursday, March 10) at 7:00.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMeTGNQLBOBhRX8M09twxIQwoLASEU8QtM8Lm6nZbg9OLIPXKFY8gywq9G4b3dB75K5ND_rSzc_J_6UqGeMXBXjprN22fyzyQYvF0QlPhXSoU6X486lfo1CmauaZCqRyPYcIZuIN-_fVw/s1600/rawbowl3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMeTGNQLBOBhRX8M09twxIQwoLASEU8QtM8Lm6nZbg9OLIPXKFY8gywq9G4b3dB75K5ND_rSzc_J_6UqGeMXBXjprN22fyzyQYvF0QlPhXSoU6X486lfo1CmauaZCqRyPYcIZuIN-_fVw/s400/rawbowl3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582287117196943010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVckpyIjoPNHzUOn0u5RzPSsQM-a5sfbUarjPLbC1Vfp06FRItKSwn-J0ddnTGXKJLrTO0fqs_3cdAMLzA-9cZ9orua6OMc469tfAB-6-RTSLw2aRDggCgFf_FKqtsZBTvABHGb_4mwk/s1600/rawbowl2detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVckpyIjoPNHzUOn0u5RzPSsQM-a5sfbUarjPLbC1Vfp06FRItKSwn-J0ddnTGXKJLrTO0fqs_3cdAMLzA-9cZ9orua6OMc469tfAB-6-RTSLw2aRDggCgFf_FKqtsZBTvABHGb_4mwk/s400/rawbowl2detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582287104513356770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg35ptlob04tihqJH7XtdF1SknbWkzSevcd6-Lfeman9J14t5tc6enLdfk5pUO0QJfYuESx5FjcCPvSQ7bgtVwIL3p2EkecgEFnlKvBxJ-fSOiawycn43KKZUeVyLMmTjO6UUVVJaEHUY/s1600/rawbowl2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg35ptlob04tihqJH7XtdF1SknbWkzSevcd6-Lfeman9J14t5tc6enLdfk5pUO0QJfYuESx5FjcCPvSQ7bgtVwIL3p2EkecgEFnlKvBxJ-fSOiawycn43KKZUeVyLMmTjO6UUVVJaEHUY/s400/rawbowl2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582287098436214242" /></a><div>A sugar/creamer set much like the one below is being featured in the <a href="http://www.armoryart.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.currentandupcoming">Mad Hatter's Exhibition</a> at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach Florida. Sales from the exhibition help fund their residency program, so if you're in the area, stop by and purchase some pots for a good cause!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiA1WgSKOIwGICnfHCZBX7czR8MrICDqyMfoaoAEd53VV4RS-24BL7KxgdBnQrTzF7hEW34vAxIPf71LBNNNVKZDS1dteAA0Pk_cm2uiew2sI-_9wFbGXINJAwBu3Pw2dzqUZ0a5vpqs/s1600/rutile+sugar+creamer+set.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiA1WgSKOIwGICnfHCZBX7czR8MrICDqyMfoaoAEd53VV4RS-24BL7KxgdBnQrTzF7hEW34vAxIPf71LBNNNVKZDS1dteAA0Pk_cm2uiew2sI-_9wFbGXINJAwBu3Pw2dzqUZ0a5vpqs/s400/rutile+sugar+creamer+set.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579671832969970514" /></a>Meanwhile, at Craftsman House Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL, I will be participating in an exciting show, <a href="http://www.craftsmanhousegallery.com/events.html">The Art of Function</a>, with many talented potters that is taking place during NCECA. So, if you're down for the conference, visiting or live in the area- check out the show (I think it's even on one of the bus tours for NCECA)!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNyTKbLwSH0reh6CKzjRvQuw6xgGSOKmoJVMOWM2l6cn54OTwTJYaMHP6ujw3DPOUBDAxGA9bBYjepr5Q_Yl_bPzS3ofAnhu2o-tLd_4r3Hm2vhD484J347HK3ZYiRh8Z6GA2bjOOyJk/s1600/pitcher+and+cups.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNyTKbLwSH0reh6CKzjRvQuw6xgGSOKmoJVMOWM2l6cn54OTwTJYaMHP6ujw3DPOUBDAxGA9bBYjepr5Q_Yl_bPzS3ofAnhu2o-tLd_4r3Hm2vhD484J347HK3ZYiRh8Z6GA2bjOOyJk/s400/pitcher+and+cups.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579671831698863890" /></a>Here are some of the pieces in the show...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NbjUk9Z-sLc848FvtS7uJ_qA_54QTcVEKOO_eYZRYkZ7gzSvnOZ1X2qMctD26rPvVKByCx_3bbPmijROQE8aSVzsDAI_n7BcZsSxrzssah3gRGrUAL-lScL-wFN505ZylkdkbRn0GUI/s1600/preggy+vase+pair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NbjUk9Z-sLc848FvtS7uJ_qA_54QTcVEKOO_eYZRYkZ7gzSvnOZ1X2qMctD26rPvVKByCx_3bbPmijROQE8aSVzsDAI_n7BcZsSxrzssah3gRGrUAL-lScL-wFN505ZylkdkbRn0GUI/s400/preggy+vase+pair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579671823053271970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRfHyqsgo4supCOHTL-I5qXbqH2mdklKHG7bDeaKq_WVJnnGzrjiae5oHFYL21zR3Ab9ojE2U-uNo759VkK8xZP0k8UOjy77hWUUrTbZLAawQAd_5nrPMtk-KKNrQfG0cnk12_vJ4UVI/s1600/jar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRfHyqsgo4supCOHTL-I5qXbqH2mdklKHG7bDeaKq_WVJnnGzrjiae5oHFYL21zR3Ab9ojE2U-uNo759VkK8xZP0k8UOjy77hWUUrTbZLAawQAd_5nrPMtk-KKNrQfG0cnk12_vJ4UVI/s400/jar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579671817199971538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PY-es7RsOGclM1EsHWGykc8pBUe8DT9hhHMdiuSsN7IhX2-oO43MKVzNQIQfx5ehRXC9wo1OOIGK9McWa3XmBRAK-bvvVnE3iP-oWOnnO6pDQAwkKIlj-tWvVXgOV5pzOHe8RMec2lk/s1600/mugs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PY-es7RsOGclM1EsHWGykc8pBUe8DT9hhHMdiuSsN7IhX2-oO43MKVzNQIQfx5ehRXC9wo1OOIGK9McWa3XmBRAK-bvvVnE3iP-oWOnnO6pDQAwkKIlj-tWvVXgOV5pzOHe8RMec2lk/s400/mugs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579671812648682162" /></a>I will also be delivering work at the end of the month to <a href="http://www.larkandkey.com/">Lark and Key Gallery</a> for a dual show with the glorious/magical painter <a href="http://www.duyhuynh.com/">Duy Huynh</a>. The show opens April 1 and runs through the end of May. More details of this to follow...<div><br /></div><div>*This entry is featured on my friend Jessa's blog, <a href="http://happilyhomesewn.blogspot.com/">Happily Home Sewn</a>, as a Peek of the Week. Check out her blog- it features all her beautifully sewn goodies (mostly for kiddos), two sweet sweet boys and crafty goodness. Thanks Jessa!</div>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-77025400759304177522011-02-10T12:35:00.005-05:002011-02-10T14:00:08.207-05:00Happenings on Dade St.<div>Yes, yes. I've been away for some time. There's been plenty going on in the studio, but not much computer action. Blogging time has been a bit (happily) distracted by this guy:</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm-Vq193GWivAyS3FyPee0IVQ-XxqVnHsP8D9DBpwc5pfxwrTOQJJnAGjbofEqLsmo_vZqTnnuCAipOtcNMXXXei8n5DAlVpCqYvdY_T9sZ_ExyvHFPda8deO2a4L2chSMUxM7u3E21M/s1600/IMG_4563.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm-Vq193GWivAyS3FyPee0IVQ-XxqVnHsP8D9DBpwc5pfxwrTOQJJnAGjbofEqLsmo_vZqTnnuCAipOtcNMXXXei8n5DAlVpCqYvdY_T9sZ_ExyvHFPda8deO2a4L2chSMUxM7u3E21M/s400/IMG_4563.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572116748655649650" /></a>....and this rotten (but totally sweet) little guy:<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-orO7H-4Ye2Gs7Be9siZTHYf9vnhf4q0ofFeuY6nhUHpd6ZqyWDGyr5VzKAc6f_-JlJfUcpmPcptasEEXTgg94Q-pxdhQuxlUAzpZvX5QgZtkLJTvoHlRGjKIxVeFZ-rVVHVjnz_cnU/s1600/IMG_4576.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-orO7H-4Ye2Gs7Be9siZTHYf9vnhf4q0ofFeuY6nhUHpd6ZqyWDGyr5VzKAc6f_-JlJfUcpmPcptasEEXTgg94Q-pxdhQuxlUAzpZvX5QgZtkLJTvoHlRGjKIxVeFZ-rVVHVjnz_cnU/s400/IMG_4576.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572116739922538754" /></a>My goal is to jump back in the blogging saddle and update more often...we'll see how that goes! Onto the studio action:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMD5JJ39ICXAnoFpnQCGGVq2eRLx6pjJb1ErJPtW2SyN0mL9YZZqnT1lo-vEN7mcxgSefc6uOFrzRBbIBOWSbSlfekSW3Mjv-jKwacUyhe2TWDjj0VGap9VAAp1LAFzS2ILH8OLMdttM/s1600/IMG_4645.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMD5JJ39ICXAnoFpnQCGGVq2eRLx6pjJb1ErJPtW2SyN0mL9YZZqnT1lo-vEN7mcxgSefc6uOFrzRBbIBOWSbSlfekSW3Mjv-jKwacUyhe2TWDjj0VGap9VAAp1LAFzS2ILH8OLMdttM/s400/IMG_4645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572116739401624290" /></a>In January, I spent a good bit of time "freshening" up my stamp collection. I have over 200-300 stamps in my "vocabulary" of imagery, but typically only end up using about 20 or so with any regularity. This new round has been one of the best and the results have been very inspiring. Here's a quick preview of a new way that the stamps have been appearing on the pots in a form of "stamp applique."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXWpviVha12ErN8zZU-nm8FRENhh1DKyYf94anUa9ZeiUGDG-TKzTSIuL7tX6AdN9K5tXFpn3Iis9rp2nAl1VdEDzCIhPanDLnD0uRj4VclPK0edGLEheNjHVX8Z_ixfRuGoyzJ7zCFA/s1600/IMG_4655.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXWpviVha12ErN8zZU-nm8FRENhh1DKyYf94anUa9ZeiUGDG-TKzTSIuL7tX6AdN9K5tXFpn3Iis9rp2nAl1VdEDzCIhPanDLnD0uRj4VclPK0edGLEheNjHVX8Z_ixfRuGoyzJ7zCFA/s400/IMG_4655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572116732946165570" /></a>I'm really excited about the potential of this new surface and am anxious to see these pieces fired through glaze. They may need a whole new clay body and glaze surface (GASP!). We'll see...</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8T0MHWl0qXonn3TpjWPc63lSIvmPrGsH_QcxRkNP1XQ9GRkeWgm3lUOcFN7I7zi8uqeuarVYqic0XAEBbaGxpOLb2ZKi29nAbWgJKWmvQl_OV1KHzAqwApbWMZN0np8QdxGhqLYBeas/s1600/IMG_4659.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8T0MHWl0qXonn3TpjWPc63lSIvmPrGsH_QcxRkNP1XQ9GRkeWgm3lUOcFN7I7zi8uqeuarVYqic0XAEBbaGxpOLb2ZKi29nAbWgJKWmvQl_OV1KHzAqwApbWMZN0np8QdxGhqLYBeas/s400/IMG_4659.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572116729748519890" /></a><br /></div>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-59537262720813579492010-09-08T15:00:00.000-04:002010-09-08T15:19:59.389-04:006th Annual Potters Market Invitational<div>This Saturday from 10-4:00, the Delhom Society of the Mint Museum of Art will be hosting their <a href="http://www.mintmuseum.org/delhom-service-league.html">Potters Market</a> of over 40 potters from all over North Carolina. I am honored and excited to be part of this amazing event as one of the presenting potters! </div><div><br /></div><div>For the past few months I have been working like crazy (once my two little boys are in bed) to produce work- I'll have many everyday functional items from cups, mugs, bowls and serving pieces, as well as some specialty pieces for presentation and serving such as sculptural bowls, teapots, jars, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bisqueware backup from a couple of weeks ago (thanks to mom, Carrie, Erin and especially Brian for all the help!):</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8awwUsdv5Yz_fYUsYWtN9JmwPyrRUcBZOMDK-jeUIUyF4MnBIRtWRzl88a1o3wJFjDDizuTHLPFqswHVGoKlsVkn6ZEr_zv3EUk6yJ6mXMOEoV9CsI00nZ1I41EjTB2pEqIK5yYFGdB4/s1600/IMG_1774.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8awwUsdv5Yz_fYUsYWtN9JmwPyrRUcBZOMDK-jeUIUyF4MnBIRtWRzl88a1o3wJFjDDizuTHLPFqswHVGoKlsVkn6ZEr_zv3EUk6yJ6mXMOEoV9CsI00nZ1I41EjTB2pEqIK5yYFGdB4/s400/IMG_1774.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514615795470149938" /></a>My teapots got a fresh look with some new handles that seem to "fit" the form much more nicely than my old ones.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8PqERzon4eKrS8wb3WM1JIgBrzafhwv3QE7DuLV9ZNIBzisE2xyBdmOIvn-ZI0o2-wHsC0kH4Q0_TlO7kZQD5kPaaJJhzwctFG3PjX5uj0FcknRiToSsRpiHafBMPC_iC9r-3NHfTtc/s1600/IMG_2167.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8PqERzon4eKrS8wb3WM1JIgBrzafhwv3QE7DuLV9ZNIBzisE2xyBdmOIvn-ZI0o2-wHsC0kH4Q0_TlO7kZQD5kPaaJJhzwctFG3PjX5uj0FcknRiToSsRpiHafBMPC_iC9r-3NHfTtc/s1600/IMG_2167.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8PqERzon4eKrS8wb3WM1JIgBrzafhwv3QE7DuLV9ZNIBzisE2xyBdmOIvn-ZI0o2-wHsC0kH4Q0_TlO7kZQD5kPaaJJhzwctFG3PjX5uj0FcknRiToSsRpiHafBMPC_iC9r-3NHfTtc/s400/IMG_2167.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514613694466484834" /></a>Closeup of a large rectangular serving bowl form:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGfbLmb5JnRe9s4SLOVRnfLx1YCtU6eQ3XH2W0tQ0uC0XcZT6ODiMZF1ZOlS_xEwwF1Yz6mg47W_Ixabvt33y91oydDiw-izpoFQ4-inkbmthr4ysQbrmFET-RDRg2Sx24tOcVwIfpdvI/s1600/IMG_2169.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGfbLmb5JnRe9s4SLOVRnfLx1YCtU6eQ3XH2W0tQ0uC0XcZT6ODiMZF1ZOlS_xEwwF1Yz6mg47W_Ixabvt33y91oydDiw-izpoFQ4-inkbmthr4ysQbrmFET-RDRg2Sx24tOcVwIfpdvI/s400/IMG_2169.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514613664325819378" /></a>New jars with a snazzy knob:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZfWQVl4CNK0TTFLumUOLwcYVWbAJpsoK-t2I3JoF5vFrn1z8OEsPSLwmWSCRGN2zIdxRubR2h14npJYXzGNZe8SvKvK-z7OG6kAdgQXfUYvVbuo-ynem8ETX1JDwk5Fy2YiFRISuIEg/s1600/IMG_2173.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZfWQVl4CNK0TTFLumUOLwcYVWbAJpsoK-t2I3JoF5vFrn1z8OEsPSLwmWSCRGN2zIdxRubR2h14npJYXzGNZe8SvKvK-z7OG6kAdgQXfUYvVbuo-ynem8ETX1JDwk5Fy2YiFRISuIEg/s400/IMG_2173.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514613655654795906" /></a>New sugar and creamers waiting for the remainder of their glaze:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjqxhPWnjrRxla84u4U4bFBBDuIEZuy1bdoqSrR_VcU3ZZkerCoHVElfuwlq8qqQ7rHkEDweX7SntPvZoYXoFim2NDBztwWskUNOweb6gc532OqAXYwzc0Xyw33bvNylLg1P2-VbD4hw/s1600/IMG_2172.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjqxhPWnjrRxla84u4U4bFBBDuIEZuy1bdoqSrR_VcU3ZZkerCoHVElfuwlq8qqQ7rHkEDweX7SntPvZoYXoFim2NDBztwWskUNOweb6gc532OqAXYwzc0Xyw33bvNylLg1P2-VbD4hw/s400/IMG_2172.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514366160305487474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwN7fLCQlAAwpkhDnK_g5czcUACx-O9wpatfeASIGSw97MipERZKX9Ak1S_vNeA4A_DV5GCgUskRq9iKVXV7KYWpjDwHPemB5RcBDf_2x0zeGuBJgyQjoBawP6_-TScGkEJarWOnV_nHU/s1600/IMG_2319.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgV6GAHiliuuIbJoPwhFD4AQTDL21oo3LV6nZHCsa1WNohA3yUVHu6E-QCknAEw8HLhnl5HIgadqJdHaaTSIhB1OJRFPmAXmucTCn9NjrGULj6e5cByMHiSSnaUNnxCqlVKorsH1k3pg/s400/IMG_2298.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514364149275484530" /></a>One of the days I had a very special helper in the studio. Guthrie was quite focused during his "glazing" session. Check out that lip!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGhVXsDUVB8Orl10LrOmzmW0iCrJ3GiBq4bSl5mp2xkDuoDhXMtKiSAelebbp2FL4nNn_3-th4o_Z_rHbEP-rGx5SiZoTnYVBuBuYbbQxoBBTPz5ipUgYY-uYmWhltKS4PMTnkq_Ymu8/s1600/IMG_2306.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGhVXsDUVB8Orl10LrOmzmW0iCrJ3GiBq4bSl5mp2xkDuoDhXMtKiSAelebbp2FL4nNn_3-th4o_Z_rHbEP-rGx5SiZoTnYVBuBuYbbQxoBBTPz5ipUgYY-uYmWhltKS4PMTnkq_Ymu8/s400/IMG_2306.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514364142220270642" /></a>"All done!"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvzShDGwdYRxM0vW3qhMrpPI9eaoujnQMHanlHJPoGr89qZaEM5Vn7bqnw64kNOkBE1AoGPQLc-nSdhgqE6FMekxeU59nwmI72-tLWUqF2kiO5jRU0QaZagK5fgofWsWYO36py-0O2wU/s1600/IMG_2311.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvzShDGwdYRxM0vW3qhMrpPI9eaoujnQMHanlHJPoGr89qZaEM5Vn7bqnw64kNOkBE1AoGPQLc-nSdhgqE6FMekxeU59nwmI72-tLWUqF2kiO5jRU0QaZagK5fgofWsWYO36py-0O2wU/s400/IMG_2311.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514364131972363874" /></a>Please stop by and see me this Saturday at the Mint!</div>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-36178055874981996122010-05-20T14:17:00.002-04:002010-05-20T14:35:21.595-04:00Surprise and inspirationYesterday a fun surprise came in the mail: an envelope containing a book from the American Ceramic Society. At first I thought, "Uh oh. Did I unknowingly order something while sleep-surfing on the internet after some late night feeding?" (heck-I have been known to be a mess at times- case in point: the other day I got Guthrie out of bed after a nap only to discover that I had left his shoes on. Oops.) Anyway, it turns out that I received this complimentary copy because they had used the article of mine from a prior "Pottery Making Illustrated" in the book. My lesson on creating a quilted wall piece is one of the chapters amongst some other great projects. You can check out the book <a href="http://ceramicartsdaily.org/bookstore/studio-ceramics-advanced-techniques/">here</a>. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0jq2hd-9zH-wvfKi4Ht116U1O0cVLlnywN53w62k_JYI0vf6UG0_ql5oMCJPZArPDMjxYDeu0_TCRBGWcNi-DBilyuqGINbiy4JJ3JRl7vdEDMiDFm3hjpA3dj4wqWp0eGtjrwkPhFc/s1600/studioceramicscov250.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0jq2hd-9zH-wvfKi4Ht116U1O0cVLlnywN53w62k_JYI0vf6UG0_ql5oMCJPZArPDMjxYDeu0_TCRBGWcNi-DBilyuqGINbiy4JJ3JRl7vdEDMiDFm3hjpA3dj4wqWp0eGtjrwkPhFc/s400/studioceramicscov250.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473418637184564130" /></a><br />I am a bit of a thrift store junkie and often come across some real gems on the cheap. Value Village is one of my local favorites (although I think it's a chain, you may have this treasure chest somewhere near you too!) and never fails to provide some of the best finds; yesterday's trip there with the boys was no exception. I always have my eye out for handmade items and found this beautiful crocheted blanket for $1.50!!! It fit perfectly on our mission-style chair, that was originally my grandparents, and created an easy instant "reupholstering" job. This blanket is also a perfect example of what inspires me to create what I do with clay. The repetition of the flowers, the actual and implied texture, and the colors mirror what I often like to accomplish in my work. I only wish I could let the maker of this lovely blanket know that it now has a much appreciated home!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWSU_k3WxB0fN2trZarEa3CSg_lCHbEohG0b_rxnVooAWfUcyE9F0lL_moyIxsXUxNQyZpCa9F-v0nGUhyEAfhcngaGJgoRnggmThAy3EcDYV0Q-1dO156Hi7zTdZOUcsr8kQzEamCJE/s1600/IMG_0403.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWSU_k3WxB0fN2trZarEa3CSg_lCHbEohG0b_rxnVooAWfUcyE9F0lL_moyIxsXUxNQyZpCa9F-v0nGUhyEAfhcngaGJgoRnggmThAy3EcDYV0Q-1dO156Hi7zTdZOUcsr8kQzEamCJE/s400/IMG_0403.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473418639903456498" /></a>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-79119357938815942592010-05-19T12:03:00.006-04:002010-05-19T21:33:45.259-04:00Upcoming shows and eventsI'm excited to have some work in a couple of shows that are opening this Friday. At Pottery 101 in Salisbury, NC, you'll find an exhibition featuring the work of <a href="www.ronphilbeckpottery.com">Ron Philbeck</a>,<a href="www.jennifermeccapottery.blogspot.com"> Jen Mecca</a>, J<a href="www.juliewigginspottery.com">ulie Wiggins</a>, and me. We'll be heading up there for the opening (sans the kiddos); it should be a good time. Come by and visit if you can!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2clItjWuwbYOd2XP6viMBKt7ibkhgQM6eCWIl-dF2fw_tpTkWYliMYnnsfOwxizG-Bu3yf28doSNop41Qg0j_S-ijhnsd6UcMw-0rdLNaMnLzFDxt6fk5XpRleZYIpYiAHdMYEUrIpc/s1600/form+and+surface+show+card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia2clItjWuwbYOd2XP6viMBKt7ibkhgQM6eCWIl-dF2fw_tpTkWYliMYnnsfOwxizG-Bu3yf28doSNop41Qg0j_S-ijhnsd6UcMw-0rdLNaMnLzFDxt6fk5XpRleZYIpYiAHdMYEUrIpc/s400/form+and+surface+show+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473012529710055746" /></a><br />In Durham, at <a href="www.claymakers.com">Claymakers Studio and Gallery</a>, you'll discover "Folded, Fitted, Printed and Pinched"- a show of handbuilt pots by Laura Avery, Liz Zlot Summerfield, Susan Feagan, Shawn Ireland, Barbara McKenzie and yours truly. It will run from May 21-July 10. Stop by and check it out- they also have a great studio there at Claymakers, with a wide variety of classes and workshops. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9mNgud5JY7zoOD8UYPJ8jUWg15YHjGq3srPXx_tDtelJSZ-Cz8TwtLeJUoPlmOolAtbm4fps9R1heAdbNwkf3aISVcGvv7T5uxg0oFYvoqKAkxqb1eUC640sF7-Sdty4cqfVa8gWciw/s1600/folded+printed+card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9mNgud5JY7zoOD8UYPJ8jUWg15YHjGq3srPXx_tDtelJSZ-Cz8TwtLeJUoPlmOolAtbm4fps9R1heAdbNwkf3aISVcGvv7T5uxg0oFYvoqKAkxqb1eUC640sF7-Sdty4cqfVa8gWciw/s400/folded+printed+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473012526862833026" /></a><br />While I've been back to teaching at Clayworks, I've been excited to start "filling" my calendar this summer and fall with some workshop (more details to follow once they get completely confirmed). The soonest one is a two part project-based workshop, "Not your granny's fine china," at the <a href="http://www.womencenteredart.org/wcac/Welcome.html">Women Centered Art Co-op</a> here in Charlotte. We'll be making a serving tray over the course of two separate classes: June 6th and June 27th from 1-3. You can read more about it and register <a href="http://www.womencenteredart.org/wcac/Happenings/Entries/2010/6/6_Not_Your_Grannys_China.html">here</a>. (please forgive the bad picture of only bisqued pots)amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-47136209559404435172010-04-28T21:57:00.008-04:002010-04-29T09:24:27.307-04:00Back in the saddle?Since giving birth to sweet Sammy, I've been catching little bits of time in the studio (when the stars align and both boys are napping at the same time) making work for several exhibitions. Currently, there are 6 pieces of mine in the "Constructed" show at MudFire Clayworks and Gallery in Decatur, GA. You can check out the entire show on video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuiyWYl2CT8">here</a>. <br /><br />The following are the pieces that are in the show (thanks, <a href="http://www.ronphilbeckpottery.com">Ron</a>, for being my photographer!). I am so honored to have pieces amongst others created by such great potters!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcn3rhp15EFbX2Gnj41vexPgFI0w42sFLf-pp35hq_uEHyL463HxEQK69sx115VOJ-X-DqlcV-K4ByotMDWaDV6S8vzrGclGw8r59awQqUr2MEumk7FPPcjtkvP9DSMM2zX2S4P8DX_lo/s1600/small+preggy+vase1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcn3rhp15EFbX2Gnj41vexPgFI0w42sFLf-pp35hq_uEHyL463HxEQK69sx115VOJ-X-DqlcV-K4ByotMDWaDV6S8vzrGclGw8r59awQqUr2MEumk7FPPcjtkvP9DSMM2zX2S4P8DX_lo/s400/small+preggy+vase1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465375065532761426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawtIzSHxgC8iQ6lBL_XN9uQSkKrrgNIZj0JtRqHzGPhDZx6MxFJEuepkkKw4IUKBV2ycE5O9hQBK_uiKY7eNHg39gsBpAXC1JC2MrrCD-wi41xfS3qz1SQ9fp923vkjxV1NBA2tr_ryk/s1600/nesting+bowls.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawtIzSHxgC8iQ6lBL_XN9uQSkKrrgNIZj0JtRqHzGPhDZx6MxFJEuepkkKw4IUKBV2ycE5O9hQBK_uiKY7eNHg39gsBpAXC1JC2MrrCD-wi41xfS3qz1SQ9fp923vkjxV1NBA2tr_ryk/s400/nesting+bowls.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465375056114702370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzrGBtOLW3iXSjkjE1HaMmVqaWETJUysHOOHKnFgBsmEvIyxRQDwDaB947C_ZfUMyGMy-yWVfKOE7lKwad38eZFcA_Yt5jSky_SzeVN0Im_Qn0lxl240NgS7tD_GEC-hT7NvzgCHfhm4/s1600/teapot.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzrGBtOLW3iXSjkjE1HaMmVqaWETJUysHOOHKnFgBsmEvIyxRQDwDaB947C_ZfUMyGMy-yWVfKOE7lKwad38eZFcA_Yt5jSky_SzeVN0Im_Qn0lxl240NgS7tD_GEC-hT7NvzgCHfhm4/s400/teapot.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465375047619065378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUkewlTp_7PW6dTU9kM7khMc1_Qm1m_XRIN5M9iKG80dSRzlttd3R1Lc0AOBA05I17w-55sfnx_-U_p0vkeNgQdzWQjmWREblPeROi_WCcK-FlGr2_Nfc4QB0-VcuBNHJvQFQZjOLNi0/s1600/vase+family1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUkewlTp_7PW6dTU9kM7khMc1_Qm1m_XRIN5M9iKG80dSRzlttd3R1Lc0AOBA05I17w-55sfnx_-U_p0vkeNgQdzWQjmWREblPeROi_WCcK-FlGr2_Nfc4QB0-VcuBNHJvQFQZjOLNi0/s400/vase+family1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465373970176118194" /></a><br />I'll have updates soon of upcoming events. I have been enjoying my time lately hanging out with my <a href="http://www.sweetguthrie.blogspot.com">two boys</a> while on "maternity leave."amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-14061773284609861372010-01-23T17:43:00.003-05:002010-01-23T18:00:11.839-05:00Introducing.....Samuel Douglas Sanders!!! Little Sammy said hello to the world and joined our family on Sunday, January 10th at 7:49. We are so thrilled to have another sweet little guy in our lives!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzAgy34eqKbY7pgaOeB4ODs0__BrYTLzTJi02y_ex29IepEgXeLk6HRwNgbPPbN4AUOKhK-avL2rAYNNn5u7BeY_aoNfF5kgUPob1detyjg6wCQcSpt2oGrcmC6IQZzGSJ1I8oGf-pLM/s1600-h/IMG_8029-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzAgy34eqKbY7pgaOeB4ODs0__BrYTLzTJi02y_ex29IepEgXeLk6HRwNgbPPbN4AUOKhK-avL2rAYNNn5u7BeY_aoNfF5kgUPob1detyjg6wCQcSpt2oGrcmC6IQZzGSJ1I8oGf-pLM/s400/IMG_8029-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430072371143688386" /></a><br />Guthrie has proven to be a really great big brother already and has taken all the changes and newness in stride (we're really proud of him). <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIZgNfCju_xcOXhIZkcIz4AXlACRGtZIZsIJ_kD9tmxMTmcf5oTpFE_U2b7yrwSATG_yLQ1NHpk1NfAETSKkl-0Qs3Vvp8q6ykZ3cz2oI0BUuvF7Tnzdezru-W_8UhTD1gTBwjPCNkag/s1600-h/IMG_8127.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIZgNfCju_xcOXhIZkcIz4AXlACRGtZIZsIJ_kD9tmxMTmcf5oTpFE_U2b7yrwSATG_yLQ1NHpk1NfAETSKkl-0Qs3Vvp8q6ykZ3cz2oI0BUuvF7Tnzdezru-W_8UhTD1gTBwjPCNkag/s400/IMG_8127.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430072367447667618" /></a><br />Obviously this puts a slight cramp into being productive in the studio, but I'm happy to be blessed with time at home loving on my two boys. I'll return on a limited basis in the spring, and have some exciting events coming up to prepare for. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbsQUQMf_REScGgxpb9YRw7eMv0kFN4sDj-7O5BD-FZ2qiSoFqX3vveAoJwE5Elb2GbF-oqhQFdwmY3EFamkdvwpitPxM7h_Zew3jd5IBnbKM9BOQC2-PX_al2xVNkznp_roVBFx5plE/s1600-h/IMG_8159.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbsQUQMf_REScGgxpb9YRw7eMv0kFN4sDj-7O5BD-FZ2qiSoFqX3vveAoJwE5Elb2GbF-oqhQFdwmY3EFamkdvwpitPxM7h_Zew3jd5IBnbKM9BOQC2-PX_al2xVNkznp_roVBFx5plE/s400/IMG_8159.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430072360773931106" /></a><br />I hope everyone's having a great year so far- I certainly am!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50PNHXZjdyJ0L50c8z27VMi0oK3UCjpatWEHEJzNXNh3PYg4gxDkxQgxqDiOKmQFO2847Nrp-a_Ons9Zmu1mJi0pHbj-Wuko7qoxtMDTUrlDn_Wuhc3zmrZrrnAgsIeRf4RqBSQZy5IM/s1600-h/IMG_8230.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50PNHXZjdyJ0L50c8z27VMi0oK3UCjpatWEHEJzNXNh3PYg4gxDkxQgxqDiOKmQFO2847Nrp-a_Ons9Zmu1mJi0pHbj-Wuko7qoxtMDTUrlDn_Wuhc3zmrZrrnAgsIeRf4RqBSQZy5IM/s400/IMG_8230.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430072356611557906" /></a>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-25031448688785448432009-09-22T08:36:00.001-04:002009-09-22T08:37:46.292-04:00Updated EventsMy events calendar has been recently updated. Check it out for what's coming up next for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666600;">there there pottery</span>.amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-83756811331688552482009-09-21T23:39:00.004-04:002009-09-22T08:13:48.769-04:00More images from Lark and Key show<div>Here are a couple more pictures from the show at Lark and Key. While most of the show was inspired by how much I enjoy my role as a mom (which is why in my mind it's called the "mommyitus" show), there was also a small thread of a conflicting feeling of desiring solitude and time in the studio. It's that same old story that so many women have (and men too!) who are both artists and parents: cherishing time with family, while also feeling a pull to create. In this vein, I had one piece that was called, "Tea for One." </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPi6EMP3UyNlVMQ36EikarmQP7PFS8plycqQc-2kgoassgPc-EmpZlblkFfvFpfSTvFvJOXwg5BnmnqrMtf3wDGagop1_ZgFP2O6dXuWxxKjVx8dSqlQhIqcFxiFR2F3y2hklEh85-RZI/s1600-h/AS_tea.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPi6EMP3UyNlVMQ36EikarmQP7PFS8plycqQc-2kgoassgPc-EmpZlblkFfvFpfSTvFvJOXwg5BnmnqrMtf3wDGagop1_ZgFP2O6dXuWxxKjVx8dSqlQhIqcFxiFR2F3y2hklEh85-RZI/s400/AS_tea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384131971627741698" /></a>Back to a piece directly inspired by my little guy, <a href="http://www.sweetguthrie.blogspot.com/">Guthrie</a>, and images that invade my vision every day: below is a collection of wall pieces that together create an alphabet quilt. I enjoyed working on this piece for several reasons, but most of all because my husband, Brian, helped me design it. Once I described my idea for this piece to him, Bri became very excited about the possibility of creating a "font" for the project. So, one night we busted out some graphing paper (which, in the end, was a bit too tight) and designed each of the letters together. While he is so supportive of my life as an artist- and often expresses good judgments and opinions about my work- we hadn't really ever directly worked on a piece together. It was fun and added a lot to this piece for me personally.<div><br /></div><div>A long view of the ABC quilt:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJyM6h3-caev0T9fEUzdduDG4RIBgSYfJNZk75sHDiEcPemiEoth0zi1oFx_g9i2Gga0gzRYEIE4Gg4wfD26uyjiQAUuhZ6adXuFpXZA937ReISR-VOLKxGIFOl_Yn3ihdnxbB-O44m8/s1600-h/AS_alpha_series.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJyM6h3-caev0T9fEUzdduDG4RIBgSYfJNZk75sHDiEcPemiEoth0zi1oFx_g9i2Gga0gzRYEIE4Gg4wfD26uyjiQAUuhZ6adXuFpXZA937ReISR-VOLKxGIFOl_Yn3ihdnxbB-O44m8/s400/AS_alpha_series.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384131961910215570" /></a>Another thing that excited me about this piece was that each individual wall piece, on it's own, doesn't necessarily read as a letter of the alphabet. It appears more as just an abstract collection of cut out shapes, but with them shown together, the intention becomes more clear. Detail of the piece:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOqIuV_5w823-IObiYYRJu9FY49OajZoXYQ3vZo5LYTK4dyS5CJ7ySc_FHeIyVGnhz4vV-2mb7pYAjONhezUSrMwPND3K1jM48jfFwPDX5phv1focs8hzo3p0a8hh6McbogHPrXf2Ew8/s1600-h/AS_alpha_detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOqIuV_5w823-IObiYYRJu9FY49OajZoXYQ3vZo5LYTK4dyS5CJ7ySc_FHeIyVGnhz4vV-2mb7pYAjONhezUSrMwPND3K1jM48jfFwPDX5phv1focs8hzo3p0a8hh6McbogHPrXf2Ew8/s400/AS_alpha_detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384131956286457890" /></a>Hanging out with my main man G at the opening. Gosh, he's getting so big!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgw1h2CuZTQVRlkNfdxZGDOs52nsDi2C0EnQ1vXQ6Vq3F-6OVLRLGYJ0voeHGfuxv-lsMm2pRVKohKDZQcLmyBkiY0OkbsNTwFBDlevuIdgzSmTRK_oHWXYHOswNftbx5A5cXkqGXzx8/s1600-h/7926_135404615777_32592580777_3044582_4749601_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgw1h2CuZTQVRlkNfdxZGDOs52nsDi2C0EnQ1vXQ6Vq3F-6OVLRLGYJ0voeHGfuxv-lsMm2pRVKohKDZQcLmyBkiY0OkbsNTwFBDlevuIdgzSmTRK_oHWXYHOswNftbx5A5cXkqGXzx8/s400/7926_135404615777_32592580777_3044582_4749601_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384131945096811698" /></a>Thanks to all who came out to see the show!</div>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-39609004247058958722009-09-20T16:09:00.004-04:002009-09-20T16:37:51.142-04:00I'm back!<div>After a long (very long...) absence, I'm back to the blogging population. My studio has been working in overdrive the past few months: workshops, an artist residency in a local school, a public art project completed, a couple group shows, and one feature show to boot. I'm excited to share all of these happenings with you, my faithful readers (I thank those who check this site often, and apologize for the lack of entries recently).</div><div><br /></div><div>Below are some images from a new show at <a href="http://www.larkandkey.com/">Lark and Key Gallery</a>, in Charlotte, featuring my work and beautiful paintings by <a href="http://angierenfro.com/">Angie Renfro</a>. They are a reflection of my life as a mom, as well as my changing body during my second pregnancy (yes, Guthrie is going to be a big brother soon!). Even though the opening has already passed, the show remains up through September. If you're in Charlotte, in the NODA area, be sure to stop by and take a look!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAanBo2ULXf3HuAfnd_dpYjTYRBykPike58U1hWidi-daOTqTuCYyWiKdC6ZJDkX0ae57fJMqKd9TWGv9dpNubOx_5Y6sxLxhA7Uf_73FcSae-5gxzw8dqP0Z9zwa5jnA9jyStHnv-M84/s1600-h/Angie+and+Amy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAanBo2ULXf3HuAfnd_dpYjTYRBykPike58U1hWidi-daOTqTuCYyWiKdC6ZJDkX0ae57fJMqKd9TWGv9dpNubOx_5Y6sxLxhA7Uf_73FcSae-5gxzw8dqP0Z9zwa5jnA9jyStHnv-M84/s400/Angie+and+Amy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383646768472908866" /></a>The "marquee" piece of the show (at least in my opinion) is this train that was inspired by a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsGeMX_pGaut1V4cMm5DzaaIb2I_FSGvyrqbfeI35BNKLlxr2IXg9evSa6FCU6JkPYRRlLiIz9mNwM5YlZb28E57l3dfhSGLTK8c0m-N1c87FBNcxunzXjUWNwrO_1sd6ojdjDc8OFs8/s1600-h/IMG_3157.JPG">painting</a> that hangs above his bed in Guthrie's room, created by one of my favorite artists, <a href="http://www.duyhuynh.com/">Duy Huynh</a>. I haven't measured my train, but I think it's around 3.5 to 4 feet wide in 3 sections that can be shown separately or together. It was a labor of love- a great piece to indulge myself in painstaking detail. Yum!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsK-zCq8JRWcgmqD6YVTChl87E6k-eAb2IOMPsTBlT3xe4A0TCxr9lEFVlxKgs64gFnacU8-omq9gSSrehJZoeTeyH4-uWwZ3r2RpMhrAj9SqDj3B_QFX9DlP7CRIW0d3ESbGMdC93ksU/s1600-h/AS_small+vase2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsK-zCq8JRWcgmqD6YVTChl87E6k-eAb2IOMPsTBlT3xe4A0TCxr9lEFVlxKgs64gFnacU8-omq9gSSrehJZoeTeyH4-uWwZ3r2RpMhrAj9SqDj3B_QFX9DlP7CRIW0d3ESbGMdC93ksU/s400/AS_small+vase2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383646761573665634" /></a>Preggy vases- bulging bellies and hips. Hummm, an uncanny resemblance to my body right now!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEx-1UsfFmBP7_37mXkfLboeL4S441ODrNiiUXKNJKU2_krL11rlLTy04kGTlC-AP_GmmOTInK86Z2kJRPh2Xfh_CEv6D3Pq1ywTxbIFPJI8nlSV8_NHyPY3wldgAOzb0FEoztOi9dyE/s1600-h/AS_sm+vase.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEx-1UsfFmBP7_37mXkfLboeL4S441ODrNiiUXKNJKU2_krL11rlLTy04kGTlC-AP_GmmOTInK86Z2kJRPh2Xfh_CEv6D3Pq1ywTxbIFPJI8nlSV8_NHyPY3wldgAOzb0FEoztOi9dyE/s400/AS_sm+vase.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383645988707949938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv1KkfpYEzEmDaFrUZCMTCAn1In24qyM9pcE2e9oMA0AIE0eMq_5I16ez9RVhvA6wuZoq-Sx38-VR-A6Y4sj7kda0OhyqYqwadzFzW2kGGAsG-iPAuf5gxVCBZAgDBaQS1PhNJEQ2QzU/s1600-h/AS_large+vase.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv1KkfpYEzEmDaFrUZCMTCAn1In24qyM9pcE2e9oMA0AIE0eMq_5I16ez9RVhvA6wuZoq-Sx38-VR-A6Y4sj7kda0OhyqYqwadzFzW2kGGAsG-iPAuf5gxVCBZAgDBaQS1PhNJEQ2QzU/s400/AS_large+vase.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383645979423459954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfD4xh_QLaW-cIuEe67PZF2L35_vCxptNml978VD596I_bPcCq9bDs0_f4YVTk37GCTw32RsSpesezJkaX56KaGZVwillhG1OoX1jeoCME09IGOGcyjKR-2PpS50DoBbb9wK4tX8Zvfs/s1600-h/Angie+and+Amy+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfD4xh_QLaW-cIuEe67PZF2L35_vCxptNml978VD596I_bPcCq9bDs0_f4YVTk37GCTw32RsSpesezJkaX56KaGZVwillhG1OoX1jeoCME09IGOGcyjKR-2PpS50DoBbb9wK4tX8Zvfs/s400/Angie+and+Amy+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383645976711805330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbs9tb2CDrwUQwite2j4daH-y8nIiKD5x4MiPzq1ipaVGikLBI6WvzCnZ4QIu-r07hSXuvFMFhWEDREp-DLHf6uTqSwh93QVk9q02Qvjo1Jw9yraV27z3PMKwrt1G8zErDjURwE_vnoQ/s1600-h/AS_train1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbs9tb2CDrwUQwite2j4daH-y8nIiKD5x4MiPzq1ipaVGikLBI6WvzCnZ4QIu-r07hSXuvFMFhWEDREp-DLHf6uTqSwh93QVk9q02Qvjo1Jw9yraV27z3PMKwrt1G8zErDjURwE_vnoQ/s400/AS_train1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383645965252572002" /></a>Train detail- the wheels do turn, but not too well. Definitely not a toy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQ0_c8xd3V7y9t0n5cbko58_xL_O_09rxVFt8vf-jgtwcRylKrVeEFcCUy0qoOw-VgoN6NMmXVJCoMTcPocQK8DXBWCJ4UsejtskqeQ4wWpEBF6ziOkOK9LXKI6KSz7At8Kw3S26M8Ws/s1600-h/AS_train_wheel+detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQ0_c8xd3V7y9t0n5cbko58_xL_O_09rxVFt8vf-jgtwcRylKrVeEFcCUy0qoOw-VgoN6NMmXVJCoMTcPocQK8DXBWCJ4UsejtskqeQ4wWpEBF6ziOkOK9LXKI6KSz7At8Kw3S26M8Ws/s400/AS_train_wheel+detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383645955815208418" /></a>I'm happy to be back and will post soon about some other recent projects! Thanks for reading.amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-28842888005242002782009-03-17T22:42:00.004-04:002009-03-20T23:13:14.658-04:00Making a living with clay: part 1I've had a big change in my life with the recent-ish (becoming less and less so all too quickly) birth of my little guy <a href="http://www.sweetguthrie.blogspot.com/">Guthrie</a>. This has had welcomed and obvious implications on my artistic career and daily choices of how to spend my time. While I tried to predict a slow down in the studio and plan accordingly, it was difficult to know exactly how much time for creating would present itself. Between trading one day of babysitting a week with a friend, some evenings, and catching an hour or two during Guthrie's nap, I've been able to carve out some time in the studio.<br /><br />Through some careful decisions, recent time in the studio has been spent on some very different projects for me. Over the past few years, I have made the bulk of my clay income by selling pots at retail shows and to galleries, teaching adult classes at <a href="http://www.clayworksinc.org/">Clayworks</a> and taking on the occasional commission (personal and corporate). Since my time has now become less consistent, I have made the choice to pursue some larger projects that have longer deadlines and a bit more flexibility, more teaching opportunities, and only participate in a few retail shows. These projects include a public art commission that started last May (I'll post more on this in the future), an artist residency at a local elementary school (another post), and have pursued and accepted some opportunities to travel to teach workshops (which excites me to no end!).<br /><br />All this being said, I'm going to do a short series of posts about different ways to make a living with clay<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndJylpyAL3qwLt1k6njJPCdmYXtkFSOFhyphenhyphenmFQlwlDW9sLqADPKRmGgZTUhqyGfMAhFuoA1SD1Ss6IwXTuOZBGua00a0oIV1ntN1RUytM2T3-LPLIe5QjcGq1DfB4STWYE4Dm3hze_mAA/s1600-h/PMIMA09_PMICovers_current.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314353241472642018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 237px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndJylpyAL3qwLt1k6njJPCdmYXtkFSOFhyphenhyphenmFQlwlDW9sLqADPKRmGgZTUhqyGfMAhFuoA1SD1Ss6IwXTuOZBGua00a0oIV1ntN1RUytM2T3-LPLIe5QjcGq1DfB4STWYE4Dm3hze_mAA/s320/PMIMA09_PMICovers_current.jpg" border="0" /></a>. During this process, I'm curious to hear how others are doing it too.<br /><br />Well, one source of income that I hadn't imagined would happen for me is getting an article published in a periodical. I'm thrilled to say that one of my pots is the cover story of Pottery Making Illustrated! I was shocked (and pleased, of course) to find out that my image was chosen. You can check out the article <a href="http://www.ceramicartsdaily.org/magazines/pottery%20making%20illustrated/pmimarapr09quiltedtile.aspx">here</a>.<br /><br />Many magazines take submissions and have their guidelines posted online. Often they will pay by the word and for images included. PMI likes "how-to" articles that are written from a teaching perspective, which seemed to be a good fit for me.<br /><br /><strong>Pros</strong>:<br />-wider exposure of your work and techniques<br />-articulated self-reflection of what you do while creating and why<br /><br /><strong>Cons</strong>:<br />-time spent writing is time out from creating in the studio<br />-you have to buy a copy of the magazine for each member of your familyamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-85067673110689846012009-02-28T11:15:00.004-05:002009-02-28T11:33:18.305-05:00Potter's Conference: Focus on Function<div>Last week Guthrie, Brian and I travelled to our home town of Cincinnati for a visit with family, my little sister's bachelorette party and, most importantly, the <a href="http://www.ceramicartsdaily.org/potterscouncil/">Potter's Council </a>regional conference where I was a presenter. While I've taught classes for over 9 years, this was my first big-time demonstration of my own work in front of a live (captive, sorry folks) audience. I was really excited and honored to present at this conference, as it has been a long-term goal of mine to teach workshops. There were 6 presenters total: 3 demonstrated at a time, one group in the morning, one in the afternoon. The attendees were great- they asked good, thoughtful questions, seemed very engaged, and laughed appropriately at my dorky jokes. My lovely assistant Leslie was extremely helpful and encouraging and took some pictures during the demo. I didn't realize I looked so funny while teaching- there were several shots of me pointing with my knife which was a bit disconcerting! Here's a sample:</div><div><br /></div><div>Stamping is fun!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEaz-e9cWk7l0rnUcqIhzLaHMn5n0Ff8ItX0CcWEqOCLrhv_gfeKNiejGEMo3OciR8lQMs0D_fkph347LS5pCxhDua6KwL9ziaE-QigP69liY_vBqTSnAXRKCxsMFtOFAtS_NWWS2EP4/s1600-h/IMG_5511.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEaz-e9cWk7l0rnUcqIhzLaHMn5n0Ff8ItX0CcWEqOCLrhv_gfeKNiejGEMo3OciR8lQMs0D_fkph347LS5pCxhDua6KwL9ziaE-QigP69liY_vBqTSnAXRKCxsMFtOFAtS_NWWS2EP4/s320/IMG_5511.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883794507845106" /></a>Bending the frame of a wallpiece:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKcT_LhiBYFPPw6Lx_-8EhBgFIqOpriNstjL-tevaf0tCeiQTazelwV2lbeYXS-Dv3aBiWI5rGM4451IpELcQ9ZCKmUtOb5zC17nVHZfBozIes2vZPa2i1UHYkKr8IpKBxfRybhrbgrA/s1600-h/IMG_5513.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKcT_LhiBYFPPw6Lx_-8EhBgFIqOpriNstjL-tevaf0tCeiQTazelwV2lbeYXS-Dv3aBiWI5rGM4451IpELcQ9ZCKmUtOb5zC17nVHZfBozIes2vZPa2i1UHYkKr8IpKBxfRybhrbgrA/s320/IMG_5513.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883781415932146" /></a>Stretching a slab:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJov8D0eQeqAdOTH8QCCugAK3d_MH3jdp3ZL-zSOfWIsuV9Xq2D2QKug3W20_iF7_WtaRYM6iK4U1Z43AmxvzIR59LuWzUs9GVxS6vtRFlj5G2BA82VT1tIUkDQoBdn_8rYFUcJrFB2s/s1600-h/IMG_5517.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJov8D0eQeqAdOTH8QCCugAK3d_MH3jdp3ZL-zSOfWIsuV9Xq2D2QKug3W20_iF7_WtaRYM6iK4U1Z43AmxvzIR59LuWzUs9GVxS6vtRFlj5G2BA82VT1tIUkDQoBdn_8rYFUcJrFB2s/s320/IMG_5517.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883740636715314" /></a>Look mom! I made a bowl:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqfqpe0T4GGH7MJ0c2mvVggGRASWBGsUvNW2-C5YcsOgvwRudAG9KmV0ui1g5g1CN9lv6_uHDESoA4QleFjeBF_bsDEgqcAHWbnaNi1UHrzOlysk0WBkapUDu5QQShwuxy40tGQQrm6o/s1600-h/IMG_5518.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqfqpe0T4GGH7MJ0c2mvVggGRASWBGsUvNW2-C5YcsOgvwRudAG9KmV0ui1g5g1CN9lv6_uHDESoA4QleFjeBF_bsDEgqcAHWbnaNi1UHrzOlysk0WBkapUDu5QQShwuxy40tGQQrm6o/s320/IMG_5518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883730671938562" /></a>The conference was held at <a href="http://www.funkefiredarts.com/">Funke Fired Arts</a>, an amazing clay studio in Cincinnati. The facilities seemed to be endless. This studio was a mecca for all kinds of ceramic artists: fully equipped with a materials shop, an exhibit and retail gallery, and seemingly boundless areas to work. The staff and volunteers there were super helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The Clay Alliance also provided a lot of help which was very appreciated.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOO42iPug-u6EzttebUXHxdkcHcpYsLPD34aHfhlOv3VIrExltoswAMvUSwAKTzRnjbFnqk0bfeUoTbEDwJ3SJw2i4y_MDRoNwtj2vwutFu8_0sOc_pBpVmltr-i865sC6-bIr_Ovr1tU/s1600-h/IMG_5531.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOO42iPug-u6EzttebUXHxdkcHcpYsLPD34aHfhlOv3VIrExltoswAMvUSwAKTzRnjbFnqk0bfeUoTbEDwJ3SJw2i4y_MDRoNwtj2vwutFu8_0sOc_pBpVmltr-i865sC6-bIr_Ovr1tU/s320/IMG_5531.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883720250315938" /></a>The work of Laura Ross, another presenter:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tugx-KEh97u6ji-DCaybpifkbVG8GSeBBWMHLG8QPS57ytISa2TyDbR-PwByvL1RmMG1LJNSBC0UgUxw-5uZYF5S8qMUqNOKq52oKcNFJcPcZMdqJTvLuS1xaow0tFUkdH3GysZLDpQ/s1600-h/IMG_5538.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tugx-KEh97u6ji-DCaybpifkbVG8GSeBBWMHLG8QPS57ytISa2TyDbR-PwByvL1RmMG1LJNSBC0UgUxw-5uZYF5S8qMUqNOKq52oKcNFJcPcZMdqJTvLuS1xaow0tFUkdH3GysZLDpQ/s320/IMG_5538.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883065384139554" /></a>Steve Howell's work:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgPm3M1VL5V5RmcU4rwNfzgFV98QE_TQITohg3uN_NzIEbeAHoqm7B5UYPFXQ-sZe8Lm-xdsbD4vVaf6XSQ8zpWSexBns-12aO7DDorBEfOzGxWPcfd8AomlfogoMlBu8zNxZuAuuC7o/s1600-h/IMG_5542.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgPm3M1VL5V5RmcU4rwNfzgFV98QE_TQITohg3uN_NzIEbeAHoqm7B5UYPFXQ-sZe8Lm-xdsbD4vVaf6XSQ8zpWSexBns-12aO7DDorBEfOzGxWPcfd8AomlfogoMlBu8zNxZuAuuC7o/s320/IMG_5542.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883055650245090" /></a>Kelly King discussing her sculptural/functional wall shelves during her demonstration:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6TOrE-kbFeB2qiSnrCG9zQcCQUTYOPdr6NmvcyKkUYSRdUfaZnXlBNIaJnXUMNxjk9VwCyelfJV_pIxlumyG1Nyax486eL05ZxAhvv6am3Fh9O8r08zPt3G1isMAVFy9CMP2JFZNhNo/s1600-h/IMG_5550.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6TOrE-kbFeB2qiSnrCG9zQcCQUTYOPdr6NmvcyKkUYSRdUfaZnXlBNIaJnXUMNxjk9VwCyelfJV_pIxlumyG1Nyax486eL05ZxAhvv6am3Fh9O8r08zPt3G1isMAVFy9CMP2JFZNhNo/s320/IMG_5550.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883049843098434" /></a>Kelly King demonstrating:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqZ_3_6l8B1wQagusZT6IO5dNRCb54w64ms45LQ9ftXyNodmldP45ajfbGtrb2cuMrWEyuyRxyos9hK99wZgLRBEje_thvtbxphtqlYGSF6DTNmovcSG08znrQJJMZoQOlzD_1o8L4WA/s1600-h/IMG_5552.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqZ_3_6l8B1wQagusZT6IO5dNRCb54w64ms45LQ9ftXyNodmldP45ajfbGtrb2cuMrWEyuyRxyos9hK99wZgLRBEje_thvtbxphtqlYGSF6DTNmovcSG08znrQJJMZoQOlzD_1o8L4WA/s320/IMG_5552.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883044669173090" /></a>Laura Ross's throwing demonstration:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9da54jTV1c1qrSnEQgP43f3517vKBMn3wO694ZV4N3aM5EWu0PWAQMl9n1j7674EXlxqT70F9skostwtrw5BHDBF6ZpPD64YFEKHF5ENuGxMu0C_fJg2IAzhkMZ3B1BbCScSaf4HNYmk/s1600-h/IMG_5555.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9da54jTV1c1qrSnEQgP43f3517vKBMn3wO694ZV4N3aM5EWu0PWAQMl9n1j7674EXlxqT70F9skostwtrw5BHDBF6ZpPD64YFEKHF5ENuGxMu0C_fJg2IAzhkMZ3B1BbCScSaf4HNYmk/s320/IMG_5555.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307883036663297026" /></a>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-7073203909139580382009-01-22T09:30:00.003-05:002009-01-22T09:41:29.159-05:00Ceramic Arts DailyI'm excited to say that I have a project posted on the <a href="http://www.ceramicartsdaily.org/feature/featuredetail/2009-01/quiltingwithclay.aspx">Ceramic Arts Daily </a>site, which is run by the Potter's Council. It's an instructional article describing how to make a "quilted" wall piece (very similar to <a href="http://theretherepottery.blogspot.com/2008/10/ahhhhhhhhhhhhhthats-pleasant-sigh-not.html">this</a> posting). It was fun to think very specifically about how to construct these pieces, and then put it into words. There will be an article in <a href="http://www.ceramicartsdaily.org/magazines/pottery%20making%20illustrated/currentissue.aspx">Pottery Making Illustrated </a>coming up in their next issue with an extended version of this project including glazing. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294126444864824706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9eoCItDDF_UEpOK4D5PpkItpDVBRHb1ZiPXuciSuS-ElXmwSe9IVRkKezBTrF-yKbRUP68QpRuxaSlPib_clMX3Zk2Eti8o2Nj2KoScJgwrK2APkOujmYfAIUprTWlNBYruFkbTSWOsU/s400/11.jpg" border="0" />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-33125441293172724652009-01-11T22:33:00.004-05:002009-01-11T23:18:39.571-05:00Happy new year (a bit late!)<div><div><div>Apologies for the late greetings, I hope this finds everyone refreshed and energetic for a new year. 2008 was a particularly <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">momentous</span> one for the Sanders' clan and there there pottery. I will reflect on this soon in a future posting. </div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_j8zi8bjmd2qeiMn1mOBoSNoq6S86qobZVZ7kH1AZZci7cfTeiaMu0jMsSZjmREloQVN_4lqj1R2qD67WODXwkahX8QqzkEQ7eliD1Sg1QZ2Dwl9Y5pXnVUDpcen8o4-bQNzW5CqNmw/s1600-h/mint+museum+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290255309937430466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_j8zi8bjmd2qeiMn1mOBoSNoq6S86qobZVZ7kH1AZZci7cfTeiaMu0jMsSZjmREloQVN_4lqj1R2qD67WODXwkahX8QqzkEQ7eliD1Sg1QZ2Dwl9Y5pXnVUDpcen8o4-bQNzW5CqNmw/s200/mint+museum+018.jpg" border="0" /></a>For now, I wanted to share about a recent trip that Guthrie and I took to the Mint Museum here in Charlotte. What better way to start the new year than visiting an amazing collection of ceramics at museum right in the back yard (or, 12 minutes away, but who's counting?)? One of their recent exhibits features women in ceramics from 1875-1945. There were some sweet pieces, but I wish they had shown more. Here are a couple of my favorites from the exhibit: a sculpture of acrobats, a sweet little carved lidded piece, and a delicately painted porcelain vase (and a nice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wedgewood</span> platter from their permanent collection). Sorry the images are a bit fuzzy, I had to fight little hands grabbing at the camera the entire time. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290251600856302226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt07lN-Nr_Nyq2P9dY6mJHH5WSwfPJfSJNsKkfmlLpUsoN_O9yCuDyC8A0fVJ-N2ztwquQh792BGJgIka8nT28_7AikLyNdZMaVMgX__VWaKXHZeTNNf2zVDMnfoygI-epCDsklslBDQg/s400/mint+pots.jpg" border="0" />Another exhibit displayed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">haute</span> couture fashions from 1947-2007. There were some incredible (and ridiculous!) pieces. The wall of shoes caught my eye. I think I may invest in a pair of those high top sneaker <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">stilettos</span>. <a href="http://kiefferceramics.com/2008/12/22/design-industrial-fashion-influence/">Kristin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kieffer's</span> </a>work came to mind while observing this exhibit. I love the scallops on the black dress and can clearly see this influence in her work. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290251595610257778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_mRbgU29tfs1NZZnPr0eV4t3whF_S4QqOcgpumFQ-NWSOi16C8qUt_gwD3IvUAXm5zpx1qpznnfk54GVY1G7QpcMgRIeMmFHwnobXD7ZPcCtkKtLU65ZWsFbbbXrJj527A6C1tzSzIo/s400/haute+couture+at+the+mint.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>The big draw exhibit currently on display was Andy Warhol. Guthrie responded to these pieces the most; I'm guessing the bright colors caught his eye. The piece on the left interested me the most: one of a series of prints of "details of the renaissance."<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290251586777109010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 148px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxf8F2nKmyYOfcdh3emWljKe54OKyDc7L5fu-3bvz-UFhoWLwPwQNo1sUSaF7gStmjSqjmGXe7Scg-I9FiyA2jE0AWl2LXfPif8-CRscZNbqvxankRbxnMmoZHTpJq8mmzmSropfg9PA/s400/andy+warhol+at+the+mint.jpg" border="0" /> </div></div>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-85522430397673060072008-12-21T13:33:00.002-05:002008-12-23T16:50:55.902-05:00Finished UrnI was able to complete the urn before heading to Ohio to visit with family for Christmas and am pleased with the results. Hopefully the family who commissioned it will like it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CkwdE9DiYggIV9lZRtQxs_fwydUW50nmXG-LNG5nraNrOfiawZpbRFuYt53mQtx_bSwn4LqfbpEzNXOEO9ojQ_3lLgJ2DfkOQZ3Gy_7ntu7XYoM3jUbM_BIza_twq6dQ4tHuQ3se43Q/s1600-h/new+work+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282313429165068802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CkwdE9DiYggIV9lZRtQxs_fwydUW50nmXG-LNG5nraNrOfiawZpbRFuYt53mQtx_bSwn4LqfbpEzNXOEO9ojQ_3lLgJ2DfkOQZ3Gy_7ntu7XYoM3jUbM_BIza_twq6dQ4tHuQ3se43Q/s320/new+work+003.jpg" border="0" /></a> Attached to the surface of the piece was a coin that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">has</span> special significance to the family. It seemed to integrate well into the piece.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ARyyJWBIY-RdaEgJyjWriitdIP2lM0mjV5qv05yQcj3GZoEnfaVo_AH3N4oNUJaFC63y1RD4CTfaw6G8dvvEqFCSL36FNe4SI8uFkFeW10dY5jgbiBjEb_JJtaMdiX0scdyxuv1ntUQ/s1600-h/new+work+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282313427656226962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ARyyJWBIY-RdaEgJyjWriitdIP2lM0mjV5qv05yQcj3GZoEnfaVo_AH3N4oNUJaFC63y1RD4CTfaw6G8dvvEqFCSL36FNe4SI8uFkFeW10dY5jgbiBjEb_JJtaMdiX0scdyxuv1ntUQ/s320/new+work+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div> </div></div>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398396300587338859.post-1301216650448698732008-12-15T14:16:00.005-05:002008-12-15T14:31:44.165-05:00Special ordersThe past couple of weeks I've been working on a few special orders- some for gifts, one through a gallery and one bigger project.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA7kpfiJnEmUyTtMJ9roIZuu8UcM35Gfd8vq4DV48vf2pg1fiyTzxtKHBVTajazUPgG0uf6oIPZCY-_eIIv43mrRC7wkAkHS6rF1mJumzvy68p_0ijdj_nbiWiHIDm5UK3NUz8CVxWXE/s1600-h/new+work+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280098362588931186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsA7kpfiJnEmUyTtMJ9roIZuu8UcM35Gfd8vq4DV48vf2pg1fiyTzxtKHBVTajazUPgG0uf6oIPZCY-_eIIv43mrRC7wkAkHS6rF1mJumzvy68p_0ijdj_nbiWiHIDm5UK3NUz8CVxWXE/s320/new+work+016.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaWeNKDogUw1NPKcxQG3l_iClXZi1eKfiMLsASsYOBa3GdQJpM4sx86bthUtkYr-9W4v5Scn10GBpShXuIRC0avwMlQ08UWcXhHbuoE2RI1CspSIuZUq9guieQc5Lg3fkhZJwuYZ7RAg/s1600-h/new+work+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280098357245701458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaWeNKDogUw1NPKcxQG3l_iClXZi1eKfiMLsASsYOBa3GdQJpM4sx86bthUtkYr-9W4v5Scn10GBpShXuIRC0avwMlQ08UWcXhHbuoE2RI1CspSIuZUq9guieQc5Lg3fkhZJwuYZ7RAg/s320/new+work+015.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just before I gave birth to Guthrie I was approached about making an urn and I reluctantly turned down the opporutnity because it didn't seem possible to make it in a timely fashion. This family really wanted it so they decided to wait (I felt/feel really honored by this). I finally got around to working on it over the past couple weeks and am pleased with the result (I hope the family receiving it will be too!). The knob on the top is attached to a lid that sits flush on the top and can be waxed shut once the ashes are inserted. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizimOJTV7WuS8jgEzqxeEOs5YH-PrlvvDyWvPKrQbKqb4_sw8OfVrkIRa1-R51CWypdKmyWq3Tf2o5AUT5V5p55cM6V1VAFz-DDmzRPfb7jLOV8Xc1GMvVAfWD9Pt0YrWSuMMwvSqm4Cc/s1600-h/new+work+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280098350490917778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizimOJTV7WuS8jgEzqxeEOs5YH-PrlvvDyWvPKrQbKqb4_sw8OfVrkIRa1-R51CWypdKmyWq3Tf2o5AUT5V5p55cM6V1VAFz-DDmzRPfb7jLOV8Xc1GMvVAfWD9Pt0YrWSuMMwvSqm4Cc/s320/new+work+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I've also begun working on two sinks for my friend Jeanene. Her house has undergone a huge renovation so she commissioned me to make her a couple of sinks that will sit on a large countertop in the master bath. Here's one in process. Obviously the hole for the drain hasn't been cut and I still need to add support to the little side wall. The actual bowl is 5" deep, so hopefully that'll be enough for it not to splash (cross your fingers!).<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezgM4wLByisjUT_BLLGb6Lo3wAXwMd00ntyyJ52FkWJjwQEYf1U9odXz02ycQLQQkGhcBJwQ0Uphkt4lYl42R8vp2r-uITLnS5YIi5a1auqqDDTqBsRG6f_HI3b4e8pgoSH2DGY30Ons/s1600-h/new+work+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280098333553708626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezgM4wLByisjUT_BLLGb6Lo3wAXwMd00ntyyJ52FkWJjwQEYf1U9odXz02ycQLQQkGhcBJwQ0Uphkt4lYl42R8vp2r-uITLnS5YIi5a1auqqDDTqBsRG6f_HI3b4e8pgoSH2DGY30Ons/s320/new+work+014.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezgM4wLByisjUT_BLLGb6Lo3wAXwMd00ntyyJ52FkWJjwQEYf1U9odXz02ycQLQQkGhcBJwQ0Uphkt4lYl42R8vp2r-uITLnS5YIi5a1auqqDDTqBsRG6f_HI3b4e8pgoSH2DGY30Ons/s1600-h/new+work+014.jpg"></a></div></div></div>amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135471371155838779noreply@blogger.com7