Tomorrow is the first day of SPRING! It's time to be thinking about leaving the comfort zone of many years in the UAA ceramics studio and transitioning to studio potter at WillowAK Pottery. A shipment will arrive soon, including kiln shelves and posts, 500 lbs. of porcelain clay, glazes, studio equipment and supplies, and The Cink. A new Skutt 1222 kiln, without furniture, and a Thomas Stuart wheel are already in place. We soon face moving, selling our Anchorage home, establishing a pottery, landscaping, and being happily retired!
- What: WillowAK Pottery pronounced "willo ak" and revealing the where and what in a whimsical way; will post photos so you see sample pieces.
- Where: the studio, above, is about 90 minutes north of Anchorage; lakes, woods and wildlife create a naturally peaceful and inspiring setting year around.
- When: we expect to be up and running in May 2012.
- Why: love creating with clay -- making bowls, cups, platters, vases, jewelry and other useful and fun items for everyday use and enjoyment. Glazes are food safe and clay is fine to use in oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer, but don't ask the clay to make a shockingly sudden change in temp.
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~ Carol