Colorado Potter’s Guild Show Closes Today
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
Jean Levert Hood
May 3, 2008 at 7:29 am //
Wonderful on the sales, Cynthia! I hope there is nothing left for you to wrap up and take home. What a huge collection to choose from, I think I would have to stay there all day.
jafabrit
May 3, 2008 at 1:04 pm //
Phew you sound as busy as I am, but in a wonderful way. We are gearing up for the chamberpot gallery’s new show, our own show, and found art friday YIKES! too much, me head is spinning. Nice to see things are going along great for you. Looks like the guild is a smashing group to be part of.
Cynthia
May 3, 2008 at 1:46 pm //
That would be nice, Jean – I worked this morning and sold a few more items. It was pretty cool to talk to the person who picked up my work and to get direct feedback.
The worst/best thing about the show is that every day, fresh work is put out so even I have cycled through the venue at least 10+ times
I am, Jafabrit – but hopefully now, I’ll have a little breathing room before the next event. It was silly to agree to do 2 events a week apart from each other. C’est la vie! My head always spins – but in a good way when I see all the things you’re up to.
janvangogh
May 3, 2008 at 1:59 pm //
That is really great to have 40 items sell. Imagine you will sell out.
Heather
May 3, 2008 at 2:29 pm //
Congrat’s on the sales! Everything looked wonderful.
Anne W
May 4, 2008 at 3:07 am //
Goodness, I wish I lived closer. Looks fabulous!
I hope you did well at the show.
I miss being part of a clay group like that.
Anne
Nancy
May 4, 2008 at 7:02 am //
Great post as usual. I love seeing all the pottery. It looks like a great show and I’m sure you did well. I really like the idea of people being used in an area that will utilize them most. Sounds like a great group.
Con Daily
May 5, 2008 at 6:09 am //
Congrats on your shows and sales!
I enjoy reading your interesting blog, Cynthia.
Like your husband, I like a handle I can get my hand around. Even with my small hands, that isn’t always easy to find.
Good luck with your goals for the next show.
the lone beader
May 12, 2008 at 9:16 am //
Wow! I would have enjoyed seeing this pottery as well!
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