This swarm call came in during the No Kings march, so we got there as soon as we could and transferred them into our box. Saw the Queen, but she scuttled inside too quickly for us. Left box until dusk for all to move in then delivered them to another beekeeper to raise. Beautiful end to the day!
Beeswax filtered and poured into candleholders for November 28 online sale. Took so much longer than this edited and sped up clip can show, especially as some candles’ wax cracked in the cooling process and I had to melt them again in the oven.
#beeswaxcandles #sgraffito #candlemaking #beekeepers
It’s Chanterelle time again. Making lots of pots for my online sale starting Nov 28
#chanterelle #chanterelles #mushrooms #mushroommug #natureart #potteryprocess #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics #handcarved #pottery #slipcarving #ceramics
#wildlifeart #handmade
In these divisive times, I feel impelled to strike back with a greater force of beauty and joy than the ugly vitriol this government is spewing. I've landed on birds, many of which are migratory, predators and prey alike, each essential to the web of life. We humans are all immigrants.
Dragon wave sgraffito casserole
Birds vs Robot platter
Massive Cat plate
Barn owl bowl
Been busy rescuing bees, but still making pots. I’ll have these at my next in person event- Kings Mountain Art Fair in Woodside, ca- Labor Day weekend
Wave Chandelier- this lamp has been in progress for almost a year now, but then we had guests coming over and I couldn’t have it sitting out in the living room anymore so I finally finished it. This is potentially the first of many with design elements to perfect. But what do you think?
#wave
Bumblebees! I thought they were a cuckoo variety which are fascinating and threatened because they cannot feed themselves (no pollen baskets on their legs! ). They rely on invading another Bumblebees’ home and making them do the work. Turns out they are the more common Black-tailed Bumblebees
The Squid vs Ship is framed and grouted. It’s 17” wide, 27.5” tall and weighs 23 lbs. I’ll have it in my online sale this Saturday starting at 10 AM PST.
#mosaic #squid #waveart #natureart #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics #handcarved #slipcarving #ceramics
Butter Dishes- went a little nuts with birds. They just got bisque fired and will be glazed in time for this weekends’ online sale. Hope you love butter (or cheese, or whatever you might hide under a lid)
#butter #potteryprocess #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery
Planter for Herbs, Succulents, Air Plants, Treasures… I made this one with grogged Bmix so I was able to make it taller than previous versions. Always a fun challenge
#waveart #natureart #planter #potteryprocess #sgraffito #planter #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics #handcarved
A beautiful calm hive removed from the floor of a shed. Bountiful population prevented us seeing the queen, though their passivity attested to her presence.
#honeybeerescue #beekeeperslife
#sonomacountybeekeepersassociation #sonomacounty #sonomacountybeekeeper #bees #beehive #beekeeper #beekeeping
Butter Dishes- you’ve been asking me to make them for years, so here’s the first test round including 2 massive ones for those crazy Canadian blocks of butter. Any design requests?
#butterdish #potteryprocess #sgraffito #blackandwhiteart #blackandwhitekitchen #natureart
New Mugs. There is something so extremely satisfying about making a bunch of mugs that will be snuggled by people around the world in the morning filled with savory warmth. Please enjoy
#mug #natureart #potteryprocess #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics #handcarved
Oops march 22 sale start!
March 25 online sale demanded a visit to the beach for a photo shoot. These pieces will be in the sale. Embrace that sunshine!
#waveart #natureart #potteryprocess #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics #handcarved #pottery #slipcarving #ceramics #pottery
Still pondering.. will be in upcoming 3/25 online sale
New Egg Crate- For counter eggs or deviled eggs, or throning those precious golden eggs…. Do you need this? Should I make more?
#eggs #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics #handcarved #pottery #slipcarving #ceramics #pottersofinstagram #ceramicstudio #wildlifeart
Release the Queen! The Turquoise shed extraction is now perched on my studio railing with the queen free to expand her hive…
#honeybeerescue #honeybeeswarm #beekeeperslife
#sonomacountybeekeepersassociation #sonomacounty #sonomacountybeekeeper #bees #beehive #beekeeper #beekeeping #beerescue
Our first extraction of the year! They were the calmest bees! I love Spring!! Swarms are coming soon!
#honeybeerescue #beekeeperslife
#sonomacountybeekeepersassociation #sonomacounty #sonomacountybeekeeper #bees #beehive #beekeeper #beekeeping
Kiln opening! Had to refrain on exploring my Dragon-in-Waves brain worm until I saw how it turned out. So I filled the kiln and will be making more dragons because they make me feel good. Thinking about a table
#waveart #natureart #potteryprocess #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery
Springtime! Yesterday we visited our apiaries to remove insulation and check for dead-outs. It’s a tough reality for beekeepers that not every hive survives the winter no matter how kind you are to them beforehand. We’ve found that insulation helps, but we still had 4 out of 11 die.
#beekeeping
I miss you! Looking for an event between March - July in California or Oregon, though we’ll travel further for a phenomenal occasion (like Oregon County Fair). Working away in my studio, I miss human contact! Covid made me move my business mostly online, but… Help?!!
#artfairs #sgraffitopottery
Can’t stop painting waves on this latest bowl kick
#waveart #natureart #potteryprocess #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics #handcarved #pottery #slipcarving #ceramics #ceramicstudio #wildlifeart #handmadeceramics #lizrpottery #blackandwhitepottery
The flooding Russian River gushes below my studio window, inspiring mushrooms and amphibians and put Forestville in the news when our neighbors' house slid into the river and floated down. Nature is battling for prominence in the muck cycle ...
#natureart #potteryprocess #sgraffito
Oops, that’s bambamrocks.com
For all your golden eggs! Inspired by banbamrocks.com and her counter egg holders, I’ve just carved my first version. Maybe it will inspire my chickens to start laying again….
#sgraffitoceramics #sgraffito #crow #sgraffitopottery #lizrpottery
Squid lamp! I love making these and making there tentacles jingle together. I have a smart LED bulb in there that can do a flashing light show, but sometimes simple is enough.
#squid #customlamp #natureart #lighting
Likewise!!!
Fire Breathing Dragons have been stomping around my head this past week. Made plates, platters, mugs and tiles… with notions about a fire breathing lamp. Going to put this dragon energy to work!
#dragon #waveart #potteryprocess #sgraffito #potterymaking #sgraffitopottery #sgraffitoceramics
2025 postcard
Wave mosaic
Squid Lamp
We extract honey bee hives from buildings
My name is Liz R. I am a potter & beekeeper working under the business name: R Honey Pots. When not capturing swarms, extracting hives, or helping new beekeepers refine their craft, I’m making functional sgraffito pottery, tile work, and lamps. I’m shifting here now from fb/insta. Enjoy!
