This Muds for You

Visit me...

2009-10-30T05:30:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,
I would like to invite you to visit me at 22ollc.com. My works can be seen and puchased there. This is one of 4 sites that I keep and I have to admit it is becoming a bit overwhelming keeping three blogs and a website going, so I am trying to consolidate everything to 22ollc.com.
Hope you'll visit!!!!

#4 Totem Series

2009-08-07T06:32:00.000-07:00

This is #4 of my totem series.
The wonderful advantage to these totems is that the look can be changed on a whim. If you get bored with one look, disassemble and reassemble for a new look.
Standing 36 inches tall, this totem will look awesome in any garden.
Cost: $155.oo
Email me for information.

Visit me at Art in the yard May 9th......

2009-04-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

Things to look forward to:

Garden totems, mini vases,

windchimes, wall vases, candles,

birdbaths, cups and bowls

and so much more.......

Dish Gardens!!

Workshop with Amy Sanders

2009-02-14T19:32:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce a pottery workshop with Amy Sanders of There, There Pottery on June 27th. This workshop will offer demonstrations of handbuilding, throwing and the use of textures and patterns, Amy will also discuss her insight on marketing.

The workshop will be held at Newberry College at a cost of $55. For more information email Penny Burke at ppb123@gmail.com.

To learn more about Amy and her work visit http://www.theretherepottery.blogspot.com/

New work..........

2009-02-05T17:50:00.000-08:00

These are my new cutest ever birdbaths!! they measure around 5 to 6 inches and dressed up with beads and adornments.

A new month

2009-02-01T05:23:00.000-08:00

Already, !!!! February 1st! Wow time is flying and there is still so much to do. time to get the garden turned, seeds started in the greenhouse and pieces done for the spring show, "whew", there aren't enough hours in the day. But, I'll get there. Stay tuned, the kiln is loaded and I should have new pieces up for viewing soon. I am excited about the newly designed African Violet pots and Pita planters. So much fun!

Spring is on its way....

2009-01-25T19:17:00.000-08:00

For anyone in the art circle, we all know that Spring is a time to kick off a new year for sales.
This year we are having a huge sale called "Art in the yard". We currently have 10 artists and a winery geared up and ready to go! Visit us at shop220.blogspot.com for details about the show and my new shop 220.

A peek at what will be at the Thanksgiving sale!!!

2008-11-05T01:17:00.000-08:00

More new goodies fresh out of the kiln....

2008-11-05T01:06:00.000-08:00

This is my latest platter titled "Leaves on Parade" It measures 17" across, it carved free hand (15 hours worth) then painted with colored slips while still in its green phase. As time consuming as they are I absolutley love making them!!!!!

First Carved Platter

2008-06-26T17:24:00.000-07:00

Just unloaded the kiln and here it is!!!!! My very first completed carved platter!!!

Pottery pal

2008-05-11T18:07:00.000-07:00

This is my freind and co-worker Judy Cox.

Judy creates awesome work on the wheel and handbuilt pieces.

Some of her best selling works are hand painted scripture and inspirational quotes.

Visit Judy at clayinthepottershand.etsy.com

Inevitable state tree

2008-05-11T18:04:00.000-07:00

And of course we can't live and create in SC without at least one version of a Palmetto Tree.

2008-05-11T18:00:00.000-07:00

Newest edition to my work and my first attempt at making functional works that are consistent!

Awesome find.....

2008-05-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

This is a cool tool for those of us who mix glazes, follow this link to circa ceramics and see what I mean! http://circaceramics.blogspot.com/

April Show

2008-04-10T06:14:00.000-07:00

Hope to see you on April 26th and 27th at my 8th Annual Potters of Chapin show.
Postcards are out, if you are not on the mailing list please send me your email or home address address so I can notify you when the shows are coming up.
For those of you not familiar with us, we have 5 members, and 2 guests at this years show. Potters offer functional and non-functional works including dishware, outdoor pieces, pots for plants, teachers gifts, mothers day gifts and much, much more. To see works by the artists and detailed information about this show click on this link http://www.pottersofchapin.blogspot.com/

See you soon.....

Workshop follow up

2008-03-12T08:15:00.000-07:00

The workshop on Saturday was a huge success, everyone had a chance to test drive throwing on the wheel and also how to build a coiled platter. Everyone was able to complete two or more pieces and are waiting with anticipation to see how their pieces will look after they are fired!!!
Cant wait for our Raku workshop, stay tuned for the date to be announced.....

Another Awesome idea

2008-03-07T10:13:00.000-08:00

Here is a wonderful design technique I use alot.......http://potteryblog.com/2007/11/how-to-make-texture-roller-for-clay.html Again, this is an awesome site for potters!

How to blog site for potters

2008-02-18T11:50:00.000-08:00

The latest blog is "How to make a cut off wire" check it out: http://potteryblog.com/2008/02/how-to-make-cut-off-wire.html

New Work

2008-01-08T17:11:00.000-08:00

Slide down to the botom of my blog and check out some of my newer work........

Happy New Year!!

2008-01-01T03:20:00.001-08:00

It is 5 am, New Years Day and I am starting off with a bang! I have listed new items for sale on my Etsy site, I have entered my first blog entry and set up the first part of my schedule for workshops for 2008. For me this is impressive!!!!!! Stay tuned for more and check out my progress below. To purchase works, see my gallery below, this links to my Etsy site.