Mud Frogs' Studio: September 2013

Thursday, September 19, 2013

What came out of the kiln yesterday

Large serving tray and Baker

Horse tray and more bear pottery

Chip and dip bowls

Pine cone set

Bamboo trays and an owl spoonrest

tray and bowl set

Divided Tray and spoonrest

Birdfeeder and bowl

These are some of the pieces that came out of the kiln yesterday. I have posted most of the larger pieces and sets. We also had lots of soap dishes and different spoonrests which I will post at a later date. Both Ev and I were quite happy with the glaze results.
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!