I just got home from our latest pottery camp at JCC Folk School. Dad started this tradition for me and Melinda by giving us a class each Christmas. Now that he has passed, we decided to continue this tradition in his memory. This was my fourth clay class at the folk school; Melinda’s fifth. She … Continue reading Lean into the Wonk
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Blinded by the Flames
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing technique. When I had the opportunity to do some in high school, I was enamored, but our pottery unit was so brief I haven’t ever had the chance to do it again…until a couple of weeks ago at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Raku is yet another pottery … Continue reading Blinded by the Flames
Gather the Scraps
Another pottery life lesson today. Every class I take I get a couple of gems. This one comes from the first class at the folk school. I also have a couple of others in the pipeline from the Raku class I took last weekend, so keep checking back. Creating pottery is a journey with so … Continue reading Gather the Scraps
Michelle's Mosaic 