Opening night before the doors opened – so cool to see so much amazing ceramic work all in one place

As a member of the guild, which operates like a cooperative, everyone is assigned a job (ideally the job that best utilizes one’s skills) to help the guild and our sales run smoothly.  So, as a new member, to what committees and tasks have I been assigned?  Surprisingly, my blogging, Internet and Photoshop skills are being tapped.  I have been assigned to the “website committee” and for the sale, I spent most of the day Thursday helping to photograph select guild member’s work to be used in future mailings and our website.  Other than that, my gift of gab has come in handy working the “floor” of the sale’s venue.  I credit that skill not to blogging, but my years spent as a flight attendant for United.  I can talk to anyone, anywhere about anything – and if you want a pillow & blankie, I’ll try my hardest to find one for you!

I have enjoyed the show and have fondled many many pots in the last few days.  It’s hard with so much eye candy to not purchase everything in sight, however, before going to the show I decided I would only buy a mug for my husband since he’s been drinking out of one of my seconds.  I decided that a mug or cup is really the most personal choice of all and he needed to pick it out himself so last night, he chose a gorgeous salt fired mug for his daily coffee made by Jean Boch.  It’s a good thing, it’s not one I would have chosen for him.  It was interesting browsing with him, since he has different preferences.  He chose a manly amber glaze vs. the pale greens and celadons I normally favor and he had definite issues with certain types of handles not fitting his hands.  I don’t normally use the handle on my mugs, so it’s not an issue for me since I like to cup the mug with my whole hand.   Next time you pick up a cup, think about how you use it and if you want to read more about how choosing pottery is really the most intimate choice of all, click here.

Meanwhile, the show closes this afternoon.  We were allowed to enter 105 pots into the show, only 10 of which could be sets.  I only managed to get 55 pots made in time for the show since I was also making work for the “Fine Art of Craft Show” in Evergreen simultaneously.  I was pleased to see that as of last night I only have about 14 items left that haven’t sold and we still have one full day to go.   Our next sale is before the holidays in November – so I’ll have ample time to make 105 pieces!  I’m going to try a new clay body and might even venture into some high fire stoneware clays.

Enjoy your weekend,

~Cynthia