I'm one of those people that start a blog and get all excited and then over time post less entries. So I'll try my best to post more often. January seems like an odd month. A lot of blogs I'm reading say they are feeling uninspired and not very motivated. I'm the same way. I have all these ideas but not exactly sure how to go about making these new ideas. I've got a full schedule this semester, teaching 3 classes twice a week. It should be an interesting semester.

Etsy

I'm trying find new places and new ways to sell my work. I've been looking at Etsy and others. I've been hesitate about selling online. Its mostly shipping that I'm concerned about. So what do others think about etsy? Is it worth the time and profitable? How about shipping? leave some comments if you have experience with etsy.

almost there

The semester is coming to an end and the rush to get everything fired is on. I made some progress in my own work. I've been incorporating drawing, stamps and altering the form. It will be interesting how these turn out. The two workshops that I attended have had an influence on my recent work. This usually happens. I learn something at these things and I have to go try them out and its a springboard to something else. We are doing the empty bowls fundraiser again next year. I made 45 on Friday. I hoping to make 100 this time.

Tom and Elaine Coleman Workshop

About two weeks ago I attended a workshop with Tom and Elaine Coleman at Finch Pottery. It was a wonderful time. I learned a lot. My brain was swelling with information. Tom puts on a great show. He gives out a lot of useful information and tells some great stories. I would recommend attending a Coleman workshop if you get a chance.

New Work

New Work, more coming soon

Gustin Workshop

I just got back this weekend from a two day workshop with Chris Gustin at Cub Creek. Cub Creek houses about 4 to 5 resident ceramic artst in Appomattox, VA. It was only a couple hours drive and Chris Gustin work is a really big influence when I was starting out. It was a great workshop. Met new people, learn new things and overall great time. Gustin make large sculptural forms. He starts out with a thrown base, alters and then coil builds. The finish form is about 3 to 5 feet in height. Some of what I learned and saw might come into my work. I will at least play around with some ideas.

Good news

I don't update this thing as much as I should. I've been really busy in September with teaching. Making some great work too. I have some good news. In my previous posts I talked about getting into Strictly Functional. The opening was last Friday and you can check out the show online at their website. The good news is I got a purchase award. I will be in Clay Times magazine permanet collection. I was so excited when I got the news. I don't subcribe to clay times, so I checked out the website and there it was on the cover. I went to the store and picked up several copies. It's a good feeling to have your work recognize like this. I guess i'm doing something right. Go rush out and pick up a copy of the sept./oct. issue. I'll try to get some pictures up of recent work soon.