Katie & Thom's Tumblers

It's been awhile...  I have been working on Katie & Thom's tumblers for their wedding.  Here are the some photos of the production of the tumblers.  It is my hope to have them completed by the end of next week.

They are glazed in two different colors in groups of 6 or 7 tumblers.  Yes, they were stamped with their name and date of the wedding with iron in the lettering.

I hope all is well.

David

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring!  We (Gina and I) have been trying to pull together the spring show postcard and have finally decided on a photo.  I had a detour from the studio - needed a new washer and updated the pantry in the process.  Checkout the picture - no snow!  However, we have new snow on the ground tonight.

Have a great night!

David

Wedding Dinnerware...

Here are some photos taken of a dinnerware set made for a bride and groom this summer.  I have been asked to share more photos...  David

Snow, Ice, Rain and Cold.... I'm trying to get back to work!

So, we have had one storm after another and we are expected to have another one today.  We had big flakes of snow and now the rain has just started.  The tempature is actually 38 degrees and feels nice outside.  Let's hope everything is still standing after this storm (and the next two which are scheduled to come, too).  Yes, we have had someone clear the barn roofs and the garage roof.  Time will only tell.  Let's hope for the best!  At least, Mia has enjoyed the cold and most of the snow...

Upcoming Events:  Wesleyan Potters
I have two workshops at Wesleyan Potters.  The first workshop will be this Friday, February 11th and the second workshop will be Friday, February 18th.  Both workshops will be on decoration of your pieces.  I encourage everyone to bring at least six (6) bisqued pieces with them to the workshop.  As you can see from the picture (above), I have my pieces bisqued and ready for the workshops.

Back to Work!
I have a kiln load almost ready to glaze and then fire (see photo above).  I'm still throwing a few more items - because, both Gina and I believe we do not have enough (see photos below).  What do you think?

Stay Warm and Be Safe.  Below are some pictures of the farm taken today.

David

 

Throwing a Vase (Video)

Okay, Gina just added one more video to YouTube!  Here is the link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LArIkBv6pVo.

Enjoy!

David

Tumblers for Wesleyan Potters (New Video!)

I will be doing a short shop at Wesleyan Potters next month on decoration.  I will be showing students different techniques on how to decorate their pieces.  I have spent most of the day throwing and making pieces to demonstrate with for the short shop.  The newest video on YouTube ((http://www.youtube.com/user/1549GreatHillRoad?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/iQkTkDUd08M) shows me hand building a tumbler.  I hope to see you at the short shop with your bisqued pieces! 

When:  February 11 & 18, 2011 from 10 am until 12 noon
Where:  Wesleyan Potters, Inc., 350 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457.
Office Hours:  Monday—Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Office Phone:  860.347.5925

I hope you are staying warm!

David

Wesleyan Potters, I still have room in my Monday Class

I'm teaching on Monday and Wednesday mornings at Wesleyan Potters in Middletown.  I still have room in my Monday class.  My Wednesday morning class is full.  If you are interested in signing up, please contact Wesleyan Potters.  Here is the link:  http://www.wesleyanpotters.com/index.shtml.

Stay Warm!

David