Kiln Firing 10/24/11

 This firing was devoted to gallery orders. The glazing was beautiful... lots of trees and Classics.

Our next firing, coming up soon, will replenish some of the Classics stock we usually have on hand. With the holidays almost upon us, I'm hoping to add a web page that will show the pieces we have on hand so our last minute shoppers can pick and choose rather than order.

Back to work

After a deep sigh from losing my dad, I return to work amazed that we still have a business and orders to fill. Our apologies for our absence have been graciously met with condolences from so many people. Thank you.

Here are some photos of our last firing. We were able to send an order to the MET a little late and are now playing catch up with our other fall orders. I have to pinch myself to realize that everything is alright and life goes on.......







However, I will no longer make the California Poppies as that was dedicated to my dad.
cherie

A Couple of Kiln Loads

 Despite ourselves, we have managed to get a couple of nice kiln loads out. Take a look:

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

Well! what an unusual month we have had!! Our studio has been operating at half strength because of family matters and weather issues. Tropical Storm Irene hit our area hard. We count ourselves amongst the very fortunate to have only had no power, water or cable for a week. Others nearby are suffering a lot. Please note that we have cancelled out of two of our September shows, Long's Park and Clothesline.
Here are some photos of our participation in the annual Saugerties Artists Tour. We did have a good response; about 100 people came to mill around and even to purchase some nice pots! The photos though only show the setup because Steve had to handle it alone this year.

Good Job, Steve!

Finish Line

We finished our order from the Metropolitan Museum of Art on time despite ourselves!! Amazing. It was picked up by FEDEX yesterday.
Now we will be focusing on our upcoming studio tour as part of the Saugerties Artists Tour August 13-14 from 10 am-5pm

Firing 7/22/11

Mostly the MET order

Adding to the heat wave, I think we became one with the fire yesterday! The kiln turned out perfectly.

101 Smalls for the Museum's store and 110 minis for their catalog

and a special order for a lamp ready Xtra large 101

We also make lamp bases on commission. Usually the customer picks a piece from our website and we agree on its suitability and specific size and  color. We do charge an extra 15% to make a piece 'lamp ready' by making the top opening so a metal cap can be placed on it, opening the bottom so the hardware can be attached and a small hole through the side for the cord to come through.

Closeup of the lamp base

Saugerties Farmer's Market

 As members of the Saugerties Artists Tour, we volunteered to man a booth at the Saugerties Farmers' Market today from 10 am-2 pm. It turned out that it was Children's Day at the market featuring special entertainment for kids during the unbelievably hot weather.

She is a one woman puppet show..very clever!!

Cajun music on a day like they have in SW Louisiana!

Tapping to the music!

Did you know? Hoola Hoops are back in style!