Lodi Art Center Holiday Sale

My phone doesn't take good pics, but this is my set up mid-sale. (I forgot to snag a shot at the beginning before selling stuff)

15" platter.

my first Tandori. I want to get some flameware clay to make the base so I can use it for stovetop cooking as well.

Experimental mugs. (I had some glaze issues), but I like the shapes. (there were not in the sale, they are just for my learning)

Salt domes. Half were made with larger holes for sea salt, and they are fun to use.

One of Jade's bowls...

The next two yunomi are my favorites. And fortunately, they were "traded" with two wonderful artists who I know appreciate that they are the workings of a talented 13 yr old. :)

Upcoming experiements...

it's a play on "PB&J", which is ONE of the greatest combinations ever discovered. My daughter Jade and I are working together on some cute collaborations.
She is the painter, I am the potter... it's going to be wild to see what a 13yr old silly artist comes up with on these "blank canvases"...

random bookmarks

I made a few "Delta Mustang" bookmarks for the baseball team to put in their auction baskets and one of my girlfriends chose some funky "tara beads" for her "waving or high-five sista" bookmark.

Cup Study

I made a few yunomi for the Steelhead Festival, but was sad to see half had s-cracks. I wet them down, sliced 'em in half, to see what the issue was. These are the ones that died and were dissected for the sake of advance knowledge...

I didn't realize I had a tendency to leave the base so thick! I'm glad these didn't survive. I'm not posting pics of all the cuts, but these next two show the trend... I'm happy with the wall thickness, but the floor needs attention...

I have picked up a few tips since making these, and I just need more practice to make sure I've got the new standard down. Happy learning mistakes!

Messin' around testing glaze interactions

I overlapped different class glazes to see what effects I could get. These are the ones I like.

*the tripod was not level. Even though my pots are imperfect, they are not quite as lopsided as the photos make them. I'm learning...
These are Eddie's favorites. He likes to drink his soy milk in "momma's dot cups".

I kind of like how this bowl turned out. I'm learning to mix my own glazes, but when I'm too lazy to do that, I think I'll explore this combo.

recent greenware

I have had fun using my kid's bouncy balls as forms for different size bowls.

Experimenting with different shapes and forms for bowls, mugs, tea cups

A BIG coffee mug for my tall uncle. *he is an electrical engineer and wired my kiln for me. :)

My little corner of heaven, before my dad put up a handy-dandy "tool-holder"...

my testers from class

My first surviving mug, the others gave way to being casualties of living in a neighborhood full of kids. (sometimes, the only time I have to work, is when my kids are outside playing, then OTHER kids want to come watch, and like to poke clay) I am more careful now.

A wacky twisted mug for a goofy boyfriend... unfortunately these pictures are all I have.

This time, it was my DAD who couldn't resist "picking up" shown mug, not understanding it was still in it's greenware state.

I'm actually glad it didn't survive. I wasn't crazy about the shape or handle placement, but I love the handle itself.

I'm going to play with the handle concept a little more...

a few more "bouncy ball bowls"

I'm trying to fill my kiln soon so I can get these guys fired!

I'm also working on bookmarks for a sale in Lodi, I need more time in the day!

Bookmarks to sell in Cafe By The Spa on Thorton Rd

Cafe By The Spa in Stockton, Ca is now open! I hope to have some pottery ready to sell by the end of this month. (coffee mugs, tea cups, soup & rice bowls) For now, these bookmarks are it.

I'm happy with this bunch. :) Head over to the cafe if you would like to purchase them! AND enjoy some yummy soup, a sandwich, coffee, or smoothie. (in Thorton Village, right next to Styles Unlimited, near the corner of Davis Rd and Thorton)

I'm ALMOST back!

I am still in process of setting up my new studio space in my new little house. No more "Split Level" Studio, although I'm keeping the name in honor of my "birth place".

Anyone in the Stockton, Ca area? Coming soon, "Cafe by the Spa" in Thorton Village, will feature work by local artist, me! I have been busy over the last few months, helping to remodel the cafe, which will ACTUALLY feature yummy sandwiches, soups, salads, espresso, tea, & smoothies. *I will have a little space where I'll sell my pottery and maybe bookmarks.
Cafe by the Spa will open in the next few weeks....hopefully!

So, aside from moving back to Cali, adjusting to the life of a single-mom, helping my 3 kids adjust, setting up house, and preparing to start school, life is blissfully easy. :) But really, I am enjoying the journey and have loved the "stretching and growing" as much as I can. Life is good, from any angle, and good means moving forward.

Wish me luck, and I'll post my newest creations as soon as possible!