The underglaze transfer reveal on a cup that is part of a small series of work about dealing with intimate betrayal, loss, and getting through it.

The seasons are changing. The seasons are good and bad. Hold on to the good and remember the good when it is bad.

In the meantime.

"Fake Flowers, in the meantime"
May 23 - July 19, 2025
Acline Studios
Lake City, SC
Reception June 20th

#pottersofbluesky #ceramics #clay #flowers

#wip #pottersofskylight #ceramics #clay

Same issue

Some new things. Fake Flowers for the bad times.

"In The Meantime" opens at the Stanley Arts Center in Hampton, SC on Feb 19th.

Colleges rebrand humanities majors as job-friendly  TUCSON, Ariz. — Olivia Howe was hesitant at first to add French to her major in finance at the University of Arizona, fearing that it wouldn’t be very useful in the labor market. Then her language skills helped her land a job at the multinational technology company Siemens, which will be waiting for her when she graduates this spring. “The reason I got the job is because of my French. I didn’t see it as a practical choice, but now I do,” said Howe, who, to communicate with colleagues and clients, also plans to take up German.

Colleges rebrand humanities majors as job-friendly 

TUCSON, Ariz. — Olivia Howe was hesitant at first to add French to her major in finance at the University of Arizona, fearing that it wouldn’t be very useful in the labor market. Then her language skills helped her land a job at the multinational…

Still finding a lot of joy in making these jars. The flowers are there for when times are not as bright and can be removed and replaced with a bouquet when they are.

The lids are on right now, but the happy memories cover the surface.

#wip #ceramics #clay #underglaze #transfers

Two beehives with one hive open, showing a colony of bees on wooden frames. One hive is pink and in the background, the open hive is blue.

First full inspection of the year and the bees look happy, healthy, and growing.

This is how I stay sane with everything going on.

#bees #beekeeping

It is never pretty but printing in my studio/garage means surface decoration time is close. I'm so behind but everything will be OK.

#underglaze #transfers #clay #ceramics
#pottery

Oh add me to this list.

A quick cup of the last high fire soda at Acline Studios in Lake City. Speedball underglaze takes soda really well.

I'll be leading the first low fire soda at that same kiln in a few weeks. I can't wait for those artist to see the surfaces that come out

#ceramics #clay #soda #underglaze #speedball

With all the new clay people, I'd love for you to check out Artaxis' Bluesky account at bsky.app/profile/arta.... We're an all-volunteer nonprofit working to support artists, enrich the field, and inspire the next generation of makers. We'd love to have you follow what we're up to! #artaxis

The work is waiting for more blooms.

#ceramics #clay #underglaze #pottery #art

#pottery #ceramics #underglaze #screenprinting

Check out my workshop at Double Island Studio in July 2025.

Artaxis Fellowship • Artaxis.org We are offering two Artaxis Fellowships this year, each is an award worth up to $2,450 to fund a two-week summer workshop at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.

Announcing the Call for Applicants for the Artaxis Fellowship. Deadline: Dec. 22. The 2025 Fellowship Selection Committee comprises George Rodriguez, Donté Hayes, and Didem Mert. Learn more: Artaxis.org/Fellowship
#artaxis #haystackmountainschoolofcrafts

The semester is starting and I'm really trying to keep a positive mindset during my commute. I teach at 8am only because it is ceramics.