WillowAK Pottery

Sam Chung of University of Arizona presented a fine ceramics workshop in Anchorage last weekend. It's great to see others work with clay and to learn new techniques and tips from the masters! Thanks to the Anchorage Clay Arts Guild for offering the workshop. I promised to post photos of work from kiln 2 for the upcoming May 25 "A Great Day To Be In Willow" event.  The plan is to have kiln 3 images posted next week, so do check back to see the blog at least once more before the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.  The flyer about the multiple events on that day is here. Hopefully, there's something from kiln 2 that you like! Thanks for looking.  Pie plates/platters in various sizes and surfaces. In Alaska, the rustic look appears and appeals on many forms. Oval platters, feminine vase, sauce warmer, and bacon baker. Love what the glazes did on the interior of this bowl. Look for details...stamped, carved, and brushed. Salmon again, a coup...

Time to start showing some of the new work that will be available on May 25 during A Great Day To Be In Willow.   First, the flyer with details about why it's a great day to be in Willow, and then the new pottery from Kiln 1. Here are items from the most recent glaze firing.  Images should enlarge. Large serving platter, matching mugs, and a couple other pieces...all in sage. Another round of bowls to hold yarn...Happy Mother's Day! Bowls...carved, silk screened, and embellished in many ways. There's always need for a variety of small pieces, even butter warmers! The apple bakers are ready. They've been popular. The serving pieces, too, are ready to go to new homes. Mugs, tumblers, and mini bowls, of course. Pie plates, always. And, these cute little ones will proudly hold whatever you put in them! Let me know if you have questions or requests:  carolgoltz@gmail.com

We're open again this weekend ... hoping for shoppers, but no shocks or shakes. Click on "Read More" for details.

Yes. Yes. Yes.   Three studios are open today, Dec. 1, for the Willow Holiday Studio Art Tour,  and will be open again on Saturday, Dec. 8.  Bonnie's Borealis Glassworks  Willow Creek Studio WillowAK Pottery Come by for some easy shopping, visiting, and coffee.  Traffic is light and parking easy. 🙂  Take a recovery break from the earthquake and aftershocks . . . both DEC. 1 and DEC. 8! Hope to see you in the studios. And, there is also a bazaar at Willow United Methodist Church and the Willow Community Dinner on Dec. 8!   Lots to see and do in Willow!

Along with pottery,  as well as woven, quilted, and wooden pieces, you'll find hand-knit items in the pottery studio during Willow Holiday Art Tour.  Some are felted, some not. Check them out: Cable hats!  A selection of color, size, and details.  All are 100% wool. More hats, headbands, and Christmas stockings Cozy Clogs. Knit, felted, embellished and ready to wear. Hat and sock sets of washable sock yarn make special gifts for little ones.   Yes...a Silent Auction for the Library!   Participating artists are donating pieces of their work to a silent auction for the Library/Community Center Project.  Items will be displayed and bidding will take place at WillowAK Pottery.  Please consider bidding or making a direct donation to the "Match the Mayor" box that will also be here. 100% of the high bids and the money in the box will go to this fundraiser.  Thanks for participating in some way if you can. Finally, we've re...

  We are again fortunate to have Melinda and Bill Dale pieces for sale at WillowAK Pottery! Melinda designs patterns and creates, with precision and an artful eye, quilted pieces reflecting her love of nature, color, and Alaska. She, too, has big news, a new sewing machine yet to arrive at the time of this posting.Yes, she is excited about this addition to her sunny and spacious sewing studio. Here's a look at some of the beautiful pieces Melinda has made so far for the Holiday Tour.  Do enlarge them to see the detail. (Yes, the pens in the photos are to give you an idea of the approximate size of each item.) Bill, too, has been busy in his wood shop, designing those special cutting boards you can never have too many of for serving, display, and even cutting!  They sure make wonderful gifts!  Wow...the fine woods of many types and Bill's beautiful workmanship are impressive. Remember... Saturday, December 1, in Willow. ...