Mud Frogs' Studio: May 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Large Bakers and more Wildlife Pottery

This glaze load seemed to be all about browns,grays and black. We have been trying out some new glaze combinations and I think we got some pretty cool results. Ev has been busy working on some large bakers and they turned out really nice. Of course we always need a birdhouse in each load.
Thanks for stopping by,
Caroline

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

More Wildlife Pottery

We have been busy at the studio making some more hummingbird plates and bowls for the Bull River Guest Ranch. We also have been working on some large serving bowls and platters. Of course we are always trying out new glaze combinations.
Thanks for stopping by
Caroline

Monday, May 6, 2013

Nature Inspired Pottery

A Large serving tray,bowl and spoonrest. We all really like the glaze on the tray,it is a new one that we tryed called birch.

More hummingbirds

Large divided serving tray

A new glaze that Karen made up mixed with white.

More hummers for the Guest ranch

Thanks to Lorraine for sending us a photo of her Mom's spoonrest that inspired the little owls.

This glaze load came out yesterday, it is always exciting to see how the new glazes turned out.
Thanks for stopping by
Caroline

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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!