Mud Frogs' Studio: July 2014

Saturday, July 26, 2014

More Wildlife Pottery

Ev and I were really happy with the results of our last glaze firing. Lots of wildlife trays,bowls,soap dishes and spoonrests.I hope Karen likes how her vase turned out.
Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, July 7, 2014

Excited with the glaze results !!!

Karen's sweet little birdhouses

A collection of Ev and my birdhouses and nests

Canisters and a garlic keeper

Butter dishes and a toad abode

Jack and Gail's mugs and one of Karen's Bowls

One of Ev's bakers and a plate

I love how this glaze turned out on Ev's tray

A napkin holder and more sweet minis

Lovely leaf tray and baker that Ev made.I think it makes a great set.

We were so happy with what came out of the kiln on Sunday.I was away camping and Ev could hardly wait to show me the results when I got home. Wow, we can hardly wait for Karen, Jack and Gail to see thier pieces. We hope they like them as much as we do?
Thanks for stopping by !

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!