Etsy Shop

I have been contemplating opening an Etsy shop for several months now.  It's a place I've gone to look at the work of other potters, and there are many out there.  I've gotten ideas for forms and new pieces that I want to make.  It's also a way to reach people who are looking for a special handmade item that you may just be selling.  So, I made the plunge.  It is a small investment to list a few items, so that is what I have done.  I have a lot to learn about this endeavor, but I'll give it a go.  If you are curious to check it out, you can find it here.  Feel free to give me some feedback.  I would love to hear your opinion.

Raku Workshop

My finished piece

I attended a raku workshop today that was given by my lovely friend, Miya Endo of Miya Pottery here in Dixon, NM.  Six of us braved the snow and cold temperatures to do this outside firing in a homemade kiln made out of a metal garbage can.  This was my second time doing a raku firing with Miya, both with spectacular results.  A raku kiln is the next accessory I plan on adding to my studio and I will build it myself, with a little help from my friends.

Glazed pieces before the firing

The glaze bubbles during the firing
process near the end

Metal cans lined with newspaper
awaiting the fired pieces

The finished pieces are placed in the metal cans
 and sealed for reduction

The finished pieces from the workshop