Fresh Pots
The next few days after a firing are always an interesting period of reflection…it seemed to have gone well but one never wants to let expectations soar too high. It seemed Firing #11 went well, 23 hours is about right and most of the cones were down where I wanted them down. Unloading proved that […]
Fire It Up
Finished loading the kiln last night, ready to get the fire going. I’m headed for a few hours sleep this evening, then up at midnight to get it rolling. Forecast for the train ride is 24 hours of firing after a chilly overnight start. Thankfully a little help from some friends will trickle in, Tracy […]
At It Again
Been a while since the last report, I’ve managed to make some work in the studio during the last few weeks and I hope to fire the kiln in a few days, right before heading down the mountain to a little pottery festival in Hickory, NC. Stay tuned for a firing report coming soon.
Update
It’s been a busy few weeks here on Roan Mountain, what with the firing and the Studio Tour and all. The last firing was very successful with nice pots coming out all around. My plates turned out well and are almost all gone already. More on the firing to come… I’ve gotten lost in the […]
MudFire Holiday Sale
If you’ve never met the good folks who run MudFire Studio and Gallery down in Atlanta, GA then now’s the time. I recently sent some of my pottery down for the big Holiday Sale which kicks off today, November 28 and runs through December 23. Over 100 ceramic artists will be represented, so you’re sure […]
Cold Out There
All potteries in Mitchell County, NC are reporting snow today. We’ve been getting some weather lately, as they say, cold snaps and snow showers. Here we have the view from the back porch which over looks the creek, and on the other side we see the woodpile, stacked in the Mitchell County tradition and shielded […]
Fall Break
Just a hint of fall color. A whole month come and gone since the last report. The general conclusion is that October seems to have disappeared some how. It’s been a busy month here on Roan Mountain, with a kiln firing the first week and back to back craft shows in the middle. Just started […]
Still Here
Finished Fresh off the wheel It’s been an awfully long time since the last update. Busy as usual since the last firing, mostly working in the studio with occasional distractions. I have about a week left to make work for the next firing, so hopefully I’ll be cranking out some good ones for the upcoming […]
