Have you ever decided to clean out an area only to feel guilty that you should be doing something else? Maybe not, but I have! I just spent the last couple of days cleaning out my studio and the whole time I’m saying to myself “you should be throwing”. But I pushed through and got my space all organized. I decided to take my reject pots and break them up and use them as decoration in the garden. I threw out bits of dried out saved clay, donated some to my friend Dorothy (who has a pug mill and can reuse the clay) and reorganized the rest. I even found new clay I didn’t even remember having. I created zones for the different processes of making pottery. I even made a dedicated shipping area for my Etsy sales. It’s a beautiful thing! So yesterday I tried on my new space for size. It felt so liberating to be in a clean, well organized space. I felt at peace while I worked – even my work looked better. Ah – now to tackle my clothes closet!

I am finally getting a break from school and am in the studio again to work. I set up my “booth” because I needed some pictures of my set-up to send to the McQueen High School Craft Fair people,and realized I am frightfully low in merchandise! Next week is going to a have a mug day! I’ve been making some large bowls for pasta or salad, which is a lot of fun, but have been neglecting the smaller stuff. SO, on my to-do list for next week: 1. Make mugs 2. Make egg poachers 3. Make water decanters with matching cup for the night stand (ok, so that one is just for fun).
I’ve been listing some of my newer stuff on my Etsy store. I’ll be the first one to admit that my photos are not the best. I need to work on that.
I’m optimistic for this coming year. I plan on doing several fairs. I enjoy getting out there and meeting people and talking about my work. In May, I plan on doing Bark in the Park. Its a great community event that raises money for our local animal rescue. They have great dogs and cats looking for a great home. Plus its fun to spend the day in the park watching all the dogs.
I’m off to the studio to make some glazes! Have a great day!