I love it when a plan comes together.

tumblers, 10 oz.

small bowls, 6 oz.

I've been messing around with some handbuilding, when I'm not busying throwing on the wheel. I'm really digging these new forms. I'm hoping I'll have some time in November to expand upon these and have bunches ready for our upcoming studio sale.

These pieces are inspired by my mom's great cut-glass collection. As a kid, I would look at them in awe. The beautiful ring, the clarity, the weight. So, naturally, I decided to make a clay version. This are made from slabs of clay that have been impressed by molds. The molds were created by me from fake versions of cut-glass. You know- the cheap, plastic serving ware you find at potlucks and party stores. Maybe one day I will get up the nerve to ask mom if I can make a mold from one of the real pieces. Just kidding, wouldn't dream of it.

Wedding gifts.

I love it when I get to make wedding presents. This set of 4 coffee cups and saucers were made for a couple in North Carolina. I will probably never meet them, they may never know who I am. But I was a tiny part of their celebration of love. And that is pretty cool.

Bisque back-up.

This is what happens when your studio-mate (Tania Julian) is soon-to-be-famous and working under a deadline. But now its my turn to hog the kiln!

Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp.

It's that time of year again. Cabbagetown is getting ready to get rowdy at the annual Chomp and Stomp. Come get your fill of chili and beer and music. The uber-talented Susan McCracken and I will be part of the art market, so come by and check her SWEET necklaces and my limited edition "I heart C-Town" mugs. Maybe even some gnomes will show up.

November 3rd. Cabbagetown Park. 11am to dusk. The chili goes fast so get there early!