Mud Frogs' Studio: Happy Days

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Happy Days

Today has been a good day.I opened the kiln this morning and I have to say that I was quite happy with the glazes.I really love the way the glaze came out on the divided bowl.The bean pot ,wine cooler and the big serving bakers all survived without a crack.. I quess you might be able to tell who has been making some leaves.I also really love the way the glaze turned out on them.Now I just hope Karen will as well.The Baja frog is now in Arizona and I am told that she is looking forward to coming home and starting back into the pottery.She will be happy to hear that the sun is shining here today and we woke up to hearing a redwinged blackbird singing.Spring is on its way. Thanks for stopping by!! Caroline

2 comments:

Dagmar said...: ❤This kiln load is amazing, it deserves a comment and a follow up phone call.. I am so glad for you that none of the big pieces cracked..I bet your heart was in your mouth until you took them out..The Baja Fdog was here and she is looking forward to getting home by the end of March to starting potting again!
So proud of you my sweet sister!
Xoxo; February 23, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Nelvia said...: C, so now I know where you have been hanging out, well I guess the kiln is warm. These are just lovely. Great color Nd interesting shapes. Always fun to see what comes out. Wish I understood the process. Always wanted to sculpt little people, maybe when I retire and fine a little oven I can cook them in. Will have to,ask your advice. Glad that you are busy and productive and hope both are well.; February 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM

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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!