So I finally got around to trimming these new textured vases. They’ve been under plastic for quite awhile… as I did this demo with my SURFACE DECORATION class a couple weeks ago! We used some of my textured rollers from MKM Pottery Tools to press the pattern into a straight-sided cylinder… and then expanded them while throwing on the wheel. I’m intrigued by where this little texture journey might go… more to come!

A few beautiful flowers arranged in a stamped & soda-fired ikebana vase can make a striking floral statement. No need for tons of flowers… this simple arrangement is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing your floral fun Karen!

A little more “eye candy” for those who love a bit of texture… like me!
A few more “teasers” of a couple of the vases that will be part of my “brand new” ETSY SHOP launch Friday 6/18 at 8:00am as part of the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY.

Looks like someone’s succulent garden got a little upgrade… a stamped & soda-fired wall pocket vase purchased during the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival. I’m sure they will love their new home & be thriving in no time!!!

We’re a few days after the Hinsdale Art Fair… and my booth display flowers are STILL hanging in there! Looking good in their stamped & soda-fired vase!

What a wonderful weekend we just had at the HINSDALE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL! The weather was amazing for both days… sunny, breezy & perfect under the shade tree by my booth! Huge THANKS to everyone who came out to visit, do a little shopping, or just to enjoy the outdoors! I sent a lot of pottery off to their forever homes… and saw a lot of smiling faces of friends old & new! So nice to finally see people actually smiling again… and not just squinting over their masks! Thanks again… it was the perfect way to kick-off my art fair season!

Okay, I finally focused long enough to get my booth all put back together & re-stocked for Day Two of the HINSDALE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL. We’re open from 10:00am-5:00pm in Burlington Park in downtown Hinsdale. I’m ready for ya’ in Booth #69… bring it on!!!

Still prepping… still packing for the Hinsdale Fine Art Fair!!! Currently working on some new ikebana flower vases. A simple & clever way to display just a few flowers and yet make a sweet floral statement. There’s a water reservoir and a pin frog under the ceramic disc… kinda “framing” the flowers while allowing them to stand gracefully above the center!

A few oval vases glazed & ready for soda-firing… just need some wadding! I think these might be the last pieces to be glazed… getting ready to start loading soon.

A sweet little Saturday bouquet. A tiny little bud vase filled with fragrant Lily-Of-The-Valley fresh from my garden. Stamped & soda-fired… ready to brighten your day!