No need to clean ’em if you’re using them again tomorrow, right?!

It felt great to be throwing again. Starting with my favorite… a quick two dozen cylinders to become mugs. I have “big plans” for these ones… but not until next November! Okay, so I’m starting “early” on a personal project I’ve been putting off for about three years now!!!

And for now they’re covered for the night… waiting to be stamped, trimmed & handled.

And it felt great to be throwing again. Spinning, slimey, smooshey, fun!!!
Let the games begin!!!

Felt great to be back in the studio prepping for a full day of throwing. It seems like it’s been far too long… but you know how tough it is sometimes to get started up again in the New Year?! Especially when the studio is clean and there are no projects drying under plastic that need my attention. But after today there will be…

Admiring the vivid colors & strong designs of these stained glass pieces on a grey & dreary day at the Richard Driehaus Gallery of Stained Glass on Chicago’s Navy Pier.

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My morning under a sheet of ice… as seen through my frozen windshield.
Looks like someone’s gonna be scraping… and late!!!

During the final pottery class of last session my students did a “double” mug exchange. Each person donated two mugs into the mix, we did a “brown elephant” trading/stealing game… and everyone went home with two mugs from other people. I came home with a colorful beauty from Katie, and a sleek white contrast mug by Steven. And I’m excited that they’re both coming back tomorrow for the start of a new session. I can’t wait to see how they grow & change from here!

A beautifully cold morning with wonderful shades of purples, pinks and oranges.

And if that weren’t enough… just when I had put away my camera and started moving on, a scraggy coyote strolled right past. Paused to look at me while I scrambled for my camera… but he ambled on before I could snap the shot. Shoot!!!... err, no shoot!!!

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So what better place to be than curled up in front of the fireplace with some hot cocoa in a stamped handmade mug. Looks familiar. Thanks to my buddy Pammy for showing off how she spent her afternoon!

With so many people feeling a bit under the weather these days, it’s good to see some people are finding solace in their handmade pottery… with a few additives purely for medicinal purposes. Thanks Rick for sharing… I hope you’re feeling better soon!

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