WillowAK Pottery

Had a fun day at The Great Alaskan Painting Retreat today, and will return for a second day of painting tomorrow, close by at Nancy Lake.  The Painted Ladies do a nice job with events; I feel fortunate to be able to participate and learn. But, of course my mind is also on the upcoming WillowAK Pottery Open Studio this weekend. Have done some baking for it and unloaded the final kiln load of work this morning.   These photos will give you a preview of some of the work recently completed, as well as the setup for the weekend: Front hall rack is full -- including French butter dishes Added more work to the sage celadon and blue collection Felted, wool bowls MADE of yarn -- not dispensing yarn. Fluted, serving bowl -- probably my favorite from today's kiln. Brown sugar keepers -- for fun, and they work well. Rectangular servving platter -- maybe THIS is today's favorite. Rack with the bright colors, fish plates, coasters, and small trays. ...

Yes, the June 28, 29 WillowAK Pottery Open Studio dates are coming soon.  Hope you marked your calendar earlier and are planning to come by. Here's an image of the flyer with details.  Because it is an image, the links aren't "active." Sorry.   We've had a good June, with the highlight being company from Duluth.  One week with an adorable almost-one-year-old little girl is something we recommend to anyone!  So cute and entertaining!! Have caught my first King of the season, did a fun alcohol ink workshop at the Machetanz Festival, enjoyed good family and friend times, have been creating with clay and wool, and Keith's done some shooting, dog training, landscaping, and much more.  He keeps the home front going and the John Deere garden tractor on the move.  There's one more kiln load of work yet to be completed, but some of the following photos give you an idea of what's currently on the shelves in the studio: A bit off topic is my n...