Mud Frogs' Studio: Nature Inspired Pottery

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

1 comment:

Dagmar said...: The Mud Frog's have been very busy and it shows..Your new glazes look wondeful and every piece looks like a piece of art..The little Owl spoon rests are so charming..Looks like so much fun is being had in the studio! Well done to the 3 Mud Frogs!; May 6, 2013 at 3:07 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!