Mud Frogs' Studio: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Christmas cabin opening

I really like how the glaze turned out on the leaf platter.

My friend Joan and her sister Yvonne came down to the studio and made these adorable birdhouses and plates.

I hope Jack likes how his sushi set and cups turned out.I love the black and red combination.

We are having our cabin opening on Dec. the 5th and 6th,so I have been making some more mini birdhouse ornaments.Lots of heart ornaments ,trying out all kinds of glaze combinations which is always exciting to see when you open up the kiln.If you are in the area please stop in and see what we have new in the cabin this year!
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!