Looks like Donna Sauers has been busy making beads, assembling jewelry and getting ready for next weekend. Her workbench is getting full of wonderful things that will be at ART IN THE GARDEN. A fun, little art fair with a handful of talented friends!!! September 10th & 11th at 1205 Hutchings Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025. Be sure to stop by to chat with the artists, enjoy the garden and go home with some local, handmade art!

Collaboration fun coming soon… see what happens when my textured ceramic discs are shared with metalsmith Amy Taylor and a “challenge” to make something cool out of them. The “Big Reveal” will be this weekend at ART IN THE GARDEN. September 10th & 11th at 1205 Hutchings Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025. Stop by early for these “limited edition” collaboration pieces!!!

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More fun playing with porcelain again today!

It was a beautiful day to play outside… gorgeous weather, beautiful sights. And a couple shots from my INSTAGRAM. Be sure to follow me @firewhenreadypottery. Although I will admit that I’m not so good with the “insta” part… I’m much better with the LATERGRAM!!! Fun photos, fun filters… and a few shots that may never make it to Facebook.

A beautiful start to the Labor Day Holiday.
Serene sunrise skies with clouds blowing through…
and aligning for that one magical moment!

After an astounding 30 years on Broadway, “Les Miserables” closed the curtain & put away the red flag of rebellion today. Click on the link below to see some of the stars who have appeared in THE BEST MUSICAL EVER!!! Yes, I’ve seen it live on stage far too many times. And have several versions of the soundtrack… all of which I’ve memorized. For the record, I can sing all the parts, and I sound amazing in the car. Not to mention the movie… or the DVD’s of the Anniversary Concerts in London. Both of them. Yep. I’m a dork.

If you read further in the link, it mentions a National Touring Company in 2017.
I can’t wait to see it again.. and again.. and again!!! One Day More…

Click here for the video link... The Many Faces of “Les Miserables.”

Looks like my friend & wonderful painter, sculptor (and former student) Martin Chadwick has been busy getting ready for next weekend… in addition to moving to Colorado!!! Busy guy. Just a quick glimpse of some of Martin’s artworks that will be at ART IN THE GARDEN. September 10th & 11th at 1205 Hutchings Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025. Be sure to stop by and wish Martin & wife Christi a grand Bon Voyage!!!

Making more. Making stuff. ART IN THE BARN is coming up quick… and I’ve got a soda kiln to fill & fire before then. So it’s the perfect chance to try something new. I made one of these for my class as a “demo on demand” and decided that I should make more! After some carving & detailing, these will become citrus juicers.

Some small stamped ovals coming together in the studio this morning.

Hard to believe that it’s already September…
and that ART IN THE GARDEN is just one week away!!!
A great grassroots art fair with a merry band of talented friends. Stop by next weekend…
September 10th & 11th at 1205 Hutchings Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025.