Mud Frogs' Studio: November 2012

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Another glaze firing

Back to back glaze firing again. I really liked how Ev's birdfeeder turned out and Dawn's tray. Hopefully they will take time out from basking in the mexican sun to check them out.I also like how some of the new glaze combinations turned out on the fridge magnets...now if I can just remember what I used??? Not much for sunshine here today,overcast and rainy. It is a good day to go back to the studio and get some work done. Have a great day Caroline

Thursday, November 1, 2012

What came out of the Kiln Yesterday

These are some of the pieces that came out of the kiln yesterday. I really like the square platter it reminds me of birch trees,I might have to try some more of that glaze combination.I also like the rich browns on the textured pieces. Well back to the studio,I have another glaze fire on the go!! Thanks for stopping by. Caroline

I grew up in Saskatchewan, yet when I was young the wind caught hold of me and over time I found myself "moved to live near" each of the three oceans surrounding Canada. Saskatchewan will always be a part of me, because that is where my childhood began. As a child, I played with clay, dug deep from the garden. Now, from time-to-time I use various other mediums, but I always return to playing with clay.I love imaging about the pieces in my mind. Building the pieces seems to be far less challenging for me, than glazing them! Yet, when a piece goes through the creating, building and glazing process and comes out meeting my expectations, then I feel I have won.

Having grown up and worked in the Kootenays all my life, I found myself semi-retired last year and needing something fun and interesting to do. I have always wanted to try pottery, so our good friend Karen took on the challenge to teach my sister and myself. My husband, Richard, was kind enough to give up his workshop to build us a studio and he continually makes improvements for us. We have been having the best time ever since. Caroline and Karen hold down the fort while the Baja frog enjoys the winter in Mexico and Arizona, but she returns to work in the spring. Looking forward to new creations. Have a great day!