On The Way To The Kiln

Walking towards the studio where the kilns are, from my little multi-purpose room, in this case drying room,

I caught this shadow on the door. I'm carrying ten little vases to be bisque fired for this coming weekend's

San Joaquin Clay & Glass Fall Sale. I expect all the members are mindful of the gift giving season with selections in every price range, and so many different styles of work. Please come out and see what everyone

has been firing up for this 29th annual event! I see we have some new members showing work I have yet to see. Put your boots and warm winter scarf on and get there early. Let the season begin !

Come to Art Hop For A Cup ... Or Two !

The Intimate Cups show is now arranged and ready to welcome your touch  to  become familiar with the styles of six  different clay makers: 

Christa Assad

Marian Baker

Scott Jennings

Ellen Shankin

Karin Solberg

and me!

The reception is tonight November 5th  from 5 pm to 8pm.  Scott Jennings and I will be there so I hope you will drop in and say hi. The cups are all for sale and will be on display until December 19th.  Going into the holiday season this is a timely show for showcasing  a thoughtful gift idea — a handmade cup.  Besides  the featured artists,  there is also other clay work available.  And more cups!  

Front to back. Scott Jennings, Christa Assad, Ellen Shankin

Ellen Shankin's  cup. Ellen is from Floyd Virginia

I'm off to get ready for Art Hop.

Clay Mix Show

I'll be here this Thursday. Hope to see you !!

Kitchen Window

Just a few sprigs of eucalyptus picked up at the park  made this little vase complete and picture perfect.

The great days of fall are finally here.

Have a good mid-October weekend everyone!

Rain ... at last!

 

Silent Auction

Just out of the kiln and delivered today, this fall-inspired  porcelain box has begun it's journey to a new home.

Next weekend it will sit proudly on the silent auction table at the Eighth Annual Renaissance Banquet, a

fundraising event for Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation Service.  Under the direction of Cathy Garner the mission of the FWRS is to rehabilitate and return native wildlife to natural habitat and provide wildlife education. I have the utmost respect for Cathy and her staff of volunteers who work  tirelessly in every aspect of the rescue and rehabilitation process. 

One of the many events where you can see Cathy at work is when FWRS releases  young rescued owls back into the wild after having been cared for until  old enough to go out on their own.  The public is invited and even allowed with  guidance to participate in the actual release. It is  an emotionally uplifting experience.  I highly recommend it! 

I urge you to visit their website and read more about the animals they care for and the educational services

they provide to schools, clubs and private companies. 

Volunteers are always needed. It may be too late to attend the Banquet on October 17th, but cash donations and certain materials and services are always deeply appreciated. 

Around The Studio

We got a new pump and some pipe today.

This is what pipe looks like after thirty years underground in water 105 feet down.

Iron oxide anyone?