Local Happenings
I’ve been holding on to this set of four dinner plates from the last firing as some of the finest. I dropped them off at Crimson Laurel Gallery today, along with a set of four smaller plates suitable for lunch or perhaps dessert. An exhibit of great pieces for serving and sharing is opening this […]
Morning
Here’s to a happy and fulfilling new year for all. I’ve been out of the studio for a few weeks now, after a much needed vacation around the holidays. Back at home, it feels like it will be a bit longer before I can get back into the studio and get moving on the next […]
Take A Hike
Recently finished up the little summer tour here in western North Carolina. After 3 “craft shows” on three straight weekends, plus a kiln firing somewhere in the middle, it was finally time to take a break. Joy and I snuck away for a quick trip into the surrounding backcountry. I am often reminded of what […]
The Booth Shot
Just finished the latest firing here on Roan Mountain, but more on that later. At long last here are a few shots of the new booth, making a valiant effort last week at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. The display turned out as well as I has hoped, the general plan being to […]
Yet another stack of wood
Well the new display booth is finally resting for the night, ready for its maiden voyage tomorrow. The woodworking project turned out to be a lot bigger than I had imagined, as many things do. But after almost two weeks the booth is finally built and painted. I found myself pondering questions of craftsmanship, the […]
Hello, etc.
The first dispatch from the new home. The latest news from the studio here on the top of the mountain. Just wrapped up the studio tour this weekend, I was lucky and it turned out to be a little better than I was expecting it to be. The real news was the latest firing of […]
