Most of these will be at the Willow Spring Fling on Saturday, May 26
(Click on photos to enlarge them.)
This
is an experiment -- to hold my knitting needles in some organized way.
Keith calls them porcupines and I'm calling them needle nests. I have
some ideas for different configurations, but sure do like having
needles of the same size grouped together and by my side. Some nests will provide room
for a needle gauge so it's convenient to double check needle size before
starting a new project. Do you have suggestions for future designs? Soon I will also be making a sewing station, too, thanks to a photo sent by Carolyn S. Tools of the trade for organization and
easy access are a good fit for my desire to create "functional pottery with personality." Yes, I welcome your ideas about what you'd like to see made of clay.
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| Medium-sized trays - a variety of shapes, glazes, and textures. |
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| Mother Nature's berries and leaves are back. |
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| Large serving bowl- lace textured with an antique look. |
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| Precision, balance, and fine detail in the design. Now available at Art Works in Eagle River. | | | |
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| Altered rim; not all bowls are meant to be round. |
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| A combo of nature and sophistication. |
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| Match pouch, coasters, hiding bunny, and the Caribbean glaze Sondra favors. |
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| You can buy this one at Art Works in Eagle River. |
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| Small bowls... for a little of this and that. |
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| Medium bowls... for a little more of this and that. |
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| Often the charm of a piece is in its foot. Flip your pots for a peek. |
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| The new underglazes look Southwestern and/or antique. |
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| Trivets, a pie plate, and the pine needle silk screen print. |
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| Forever blowing bubbles? No, but had to try it with glaze. |
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| Yes, still changing rims and trims. Visit your local yarn shop. |
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| This finny fellow still needs a coat of clear glaze before reporting to service. |
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| Elegant. Large oval tray with an oval trough to catch juices. |
Hopefully the above photo give you an idea of what came from the most recent firing. The colors of the actual pieces are somewhat different from how the image appears on my screen," but something is better than nothing" comes into play here. To see the real colors of most pieces, show up on May 26. If you can't be here that day, get in touch and maybe we can work out an alternative time for you to come by.
On the 26th, however, we are hosting much MORE at WillowAK Pottery: fiber arts, wood creations, and a wonderful plant sale thanks to the Mailers. Also, don't forget the 5K race/walk at the Willow Library, starting at 10:00 a.m., and do visit the other area studios on the Art Tour. It's a great day to be in Willow -- and a great day to raise money for the Willow Library Replacement and Community Center Upgrades Project! See you soon.
