WillowAK Pottery

Quite the summer so far.  Time for a glimpse at what's been going on in and around the studio. Many pieces in the last few glaze loads are out and about in the area -- in galleries, shops, and homes. New work is in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Palmer, Willow, and most recently, Talkeetna.  Love my hobby. More about that, later. These pieces share Stormy and Cadet Blues with Sage Brush:  serving bowls, berry bowls, trays, covered casseroles, French and other styles of butter dishes, mugs, tumblers, etc. These pieces are sporting Floating Blue glaze combined with lighter shades, including Shore Break: platter, French butter, vases, mugs,  covered casserole, condiment, and butter dishes. And these are glazed with Black Magic and Arctic White, with some grey and other accent colors: shallow serving bowl, plate, pie plate, mugs, covered casserole, large serving bowl, covered veggie dish, and goblets. The distinguished, tuxedo look. When the recent ...

A Good Time Was Had By All  -- at least I think so! Last Saturday's Willow Art Studio Tour had a good turn out of folks who seemed to enjoy visiting with one another and seeing the art work of local artists. The lucky winner of the $100 gift certificate from Willow Creek Studio is Natasha Webb.  If that name sounds familiar, it may be because her mother-in-law won the gift certificate last November!  Thanks to all who participated in the event one way or another. I'm happy to report that the fundraiser we had for Willow's Grow Your Library Fund raised $664, most of which was generated through the sale of  beautiful plants.  Hope it was a fun experience if you came; sorry you missed it if it didn't work out for you. Here are some photos showing displays of what we had for sale at the WillowAK Pottery studio: Large serving bowl Porcelain buttons - trees, cabins, sled dogs, bear, moose Joan's coiled bowls, wall hangings, quilts, and bags B...

How about joining us for a good time in Willow?

Next Willow Art Studio Tour will be Saturday, May 30.    Mark your calendar now.   Hope you'll find time to see and support local art -- and to have a good time doing so!  Flyers and other announcements will provide details. Yes, we are still around and studio time continues to be special time.  There are more "pieces with personality" available than ever before - new forms and colors along with the "tried and true" that collectors have requested and suggested. Since last blogging, however, we've enjoyed lots of other activities associated with Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years with our three grown children/spouses and five grandsons, my birthday, Keith's birthday, Winter Carnival, our 50th wedding anniversary, Iditarod, Valentines, a trip to Florida and Alabama, Easter, Saturday dog trainings, pottery workshops, lots of knitting, and the list goes on. Thankfully, we can still do most things we like to do, but admittedly we've come to cherish ...

The Willow Holiday Studio Art Tour was fun and successful!      The turnout was strong, people were excited about what they were seeing and buying, and feedback was very positive. Even Mother Nature did her best to make the event an enjoyable one. Cora Lee Webb won the door prize drawing.  Congratulations! Thanks to all who helped make the tour a fine experience by supporting art and artists in Willow.  Our thoughts are now turning to the upcoming holidays. Happy Thanksgiving To You and Yours!

Twas the night before the Art Tour and all through the studio -- things are looking great!  Melinda and Joan have their beautiful fabric art arranged -- and Bill's amazing wood pieces are mighty fine!    Yes, there will be multiple racks of pottery from which to select, but we've added much more. Here's a sampling of the other types of things you will see during the Art Tour in the WillowAK Pottery Studio: Bill's smaller boards Bill's boards and rolling pins with stands Melinda's mountain hangings Carol's clogs, hats, and felted bowls Carol's slough Carol's vase with flowers Carol's floral frenzy Joan's rack of quilts Joan's quilts on sofa Iditaquilter's raffle quilt  Melinda's ravens Carol's creek Joan's purses and wall hangings Lots of colorful and beautiful fiber arts! Carol's bottle wraps and head bands Carol's fishing frien...