Today my Summer Campers switched to terra cotta. They threw a bunch of pots, let them set-up a bit and then did some more stamping! Go figure.

A beautiful morning with a layer of low-flying clouds. The sunbeams found their way to shine through from behind… and eventually the sun made its way out.

After camp, I had a wonderful bike ride down to Promontory Point and back. Such a beautiful day along the lakefront. Always fun to find a little “creative energy” being expressed on a small beach along the way!

My summer campers are doing great this week…
and it looks like I have a few stamping prodigies in the group!!!

And a beautifully stamped surprise in the bottom of Helene’s bowl…  so proud!

Summer Camp Day Three : We’ve trimmed, stamped, decorated, added handles, labeled and finished all of their stoneware pieces. We’re quick-drying them and throwing them into a kiln tonight so they will be bisqued and ready for the kids to glaze on Friday!!! For tomorrow we switch to terra cotta…

Sadly, we’re towards the end of Spring flower season. So here are a few late beauties from my garden… including my new favorite irises from my Facebook Friend Pam in Massachusetts!!!

A sweet collection of soda-fired bottles…
that have landed on my fireplace mantle as part of my own personal collection!!!

Another productive day with my Summer Campers. They are catching on well and starting to make some great pots! Not too shabby for Day Two with my young beginners!

Another big photo for another big morning sky show.
Who says panorama shots need to be horizontal?

The morning sky started out pretty dark & gloomy. Looked like storm clouds moving through… but finally the sun found a way to shine through too! Even if just for a few minutes or two.