Sept. 25, 2015 - Glazed and ready for new homes!

A favorite message, mystery author, was discovered in our laundry room not long ago. Thanks to whichever grandson(s) left it:
The grandson's call me Winnie ... if you're wondering.

On to the pottery news and views.
Unloaded a glaze kiln this morning, so 'tis time to show some sample work.  All images should enlarge so you can see details.
Small casserole or covered butter dish;
with berry embellishment
Large serving bowl with leaf motif ... 11" wide

Large covered casserole/baking dish about 10.5" wide

Two serving dishes  - blue and white

Yarn bowls - with birds and berries

More yarn bowls by popular demand

And even more yarn bowls

Covered bowls -- veggies? butter? or whatever you'd like

A couple of vases and a leaf dish

Small bowls and a leaf dish

Moose and trees  for the wall, light cord, Christmas tree, or ?

Batter bowls in a blue and white combo

Medium fish, dimensional fish, jumping fish.

A jumping fish up close and personal

Mama bunny and baby bunny mugs

Foxy and bunny friends

Berries and leaves on mugs

Sand hill cranes carved on mugs

A pair of butter dishes moving to Eagle River

An oops...covered casserole dish with attached lid.
Fill with small rocks or sand for a door stop, or ???

The Blaze King inserts -- in three different sizes.
Laura and Steve??

Covered jar -- cookies or something else;
pet urn, perhaps?

Yarn bowl headed to Connecticut next week
Check with your local yarn store to see if they are carrying the yarn bowls.  Many are.  If their stock is low, I will be happy to replenish upon request.

Yes, visitors to the studio are welcome by arrangement. Send a mail message to willowakpottery@gmail.com or give a call to 907.360.3696.

The Willow Holiday Art Tour is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 10:00-5:00, so please mark your calendar. You'll visit three working studios, see lots of beautiful art, and have a good time shopping for one-of-a-kind treasures  -- pottery, paintings, fiber arts (quilts, runners, bags, etc.), wood, jewelry, carvings, fused glass, burls,  felted clogs, and much more.  Visit all three studios and you are eligible for a drawing for Willow Creek Studio's $100 gift certificate.  Come one...come all! Stay tuned.

Yes, Ben is returning as the lead cashier.  :-)