WillowAK Pottery

New pieces out of the kiln.  Fiber and wood art images will follow soon, so do bookmark the blog and return.  We hope to see you on Dec. 1. If you have a request or question, please get in touch . Spoken for . . . but there are similar ones. No shortage of mugs.  It's Mug O'Mania since listening to requests. Thumb rests please. Sure. I like light colored mugs. OK Blue for me.. with fish or flowers.  Got it. Blue, too, but moose or birds.  Of course. A collection -- similar, but each unique.  Yes. I need a cover to keep my tea hot.  You've got it. We'd like a matching pair--one covered, one not. That's doable. Yarn bowls. Knit, purl, yarn over, double crochet. Enjoy! Same coloration, different forms. Covered containers. Think urns.  Or, treats/treasures. Sewing caddies awaiting pincushions on top.  Did I get it close, Carolyn S.? Berries? Grapes? Veggies? A quick rinse an...

The lake has been calm and blue, white-capped and dark, and everything in between today!  The winds, they were a-changin', and the yellow leaves, they were a-fallin'. Not much happened in the studio in recent months, but I made a few commitments for delivery by the end of summer, including some of the following samples of what was unloaded from the kiln this morning. All photos should enlarge when you click on them.  Apple bakers...with recipe sheet Sage, simple serving tray Sample blue mugs Sample sage mugs Sample non-blue and non-sage mugs Elegant sage and blue serving tray with handles Whimsical serving tray The organic look in a serving bowl The mottled look in a serving bowl Dog dishes to slow down the eating frenzy Alaska ornaments, and a sweet bowl 'n pitcher pair Small bowls in a row Today's favorite of the small bowls Brown bears, black bears, and polar bears Fish bowl A surprise. Reminds me o...

Yes, of course.   The displays are ready and we look forward to lots of art tour visitors on Saturday, May 26.   Here's another peek at what you'll find inside and outside at WillowAK Pottery: The first six images are creations of Bill Dale -- a variety of woods and beautiful craftsmanship. A guest artist new to the tour is Norm Wakeman, who offers a nice collection of birch bowls and botttle stoppers:  Norm's Birch Bowls and Bottle Stoppers The very artful birch burl cutting boards (serving trays) of Willow's Bryan Mills have been added to the collection of fine art awaiting you in the studio: Bryan's Burl Boards...Awesome!  Knitting is a year-around activity. Hats, headbands, socks, crowns, and more. Carol's winters in Alaska provide for lots of fireside knitting!  AND...Look what the Mailers are putting together for you!  BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY plants -- featuring dahlias, peonies, iri...