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The 1st Annual Virginia Clay Festival in late September was a great success. Participants were all clay artists. Handbuilding and wheel throwing demonstrations by participating crafters went on all day, both days. The live demonstrations made the show more interesting for the artisans as well as for the attendees. If you missed it, I recommend it for next year!

My showing featured items that are often considered excellent wedding gifts: platters, serving bowls and pitchers.

 

 

Here we see Jack appreciating one of my cups at Mud Dauber Pottery during The Studio Tour 2013.

Tree motif vase and platter along with various serving pieces on display at The Studio Tour.

There are two new galleries in Charlottesville that are selling my work. If you have an opportunity, I recommend you stop by The Artisans Market in the North Wing of Barracks Road shopping center. They have a nice collection of local handcraft in addition to other items. Likewise, on the downtown mall in Charlottesville, look for Chroma Projects Art Laboratory (chromaprojects.com). Along with the great representation of 2-dimentional art, there is a room devoted to the potters of City Clay. You will find a few of my pieces in the mix.

The latest development in my line of pottery is a new clay. I’ve switched to a white stoneware that brightens and smoothes the glaze surface. My new work is on display and available for purchase at Mud Dauber Pottery in Earlysville, Va; Vivian’s Art to Wear Art for Living in Charlottesville, Va; and City Clay on Main Street in Charlottesville.

These are some photos of my new carved work in the glazing process as well as some final pieces.

Here are some recent pictures of my work. You will see some of my family members who help me at shows!

Here is an array of pottery in my booth for the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival.

Paul laughs on a glorious day. Recent bowls, etc. in the foreground.

Pitcher and vases on the porch enjoying some sunshine.

Hannah, Talia and Leah consult on strategies for finding tadpoles.