The Magic of May

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 There's something magical about the transition from winter to summer in Willow. 

Today, the lake is filled with some ice and some open water; about half the ground has snow covering, yet the rhubarb and ferns are up; and Keith has pallets of plants hardening off by being outside during the day and inside at night. Gardening and landscaping genes are certainly within him.  Potential,  progress, optimism and hope prevail.

My report today is mostly about new pieces of pottery recently unloaded in the studio. 

Click on the images to enlarge them; at least that's how it works on my computer. 😊


 
Special order . . .  now with new owner

Mugs of multiple shapes, sizes, and colors

Mugs similar in design with different handles

Mugs in new glaze color

Berry bowls with saucers

Botany on pie plates

Fun with rims

Bacon cooker...now "out of stock" with more to be made

Medium-sized bowls...cereal, ice cream, veggies?

Yarn bowls for those who knit and crochet

Fish ornaments

A quartet of contemporary mugs

Alaska wildlife pie plates

Large moose ornaments... these find new homes quickly

Husky ornaments...now with red ties

Fine on a stand, but warped in the kiln 😢

Moose triplet pie plates... fraternal, not identical 

Buttons for embellishment

There is more, but you know how to contact me if you want to see more.
carolgoltz@gmail.com
I just wanted to assure you that I, too, have come out of winter mode 
and have awakened with the  coming of spring! 
Still enjoy making pieces with personality in my home studio.
Hope you, too, are hopeful.


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