An army of pigs

I haven't had a whole lot of time for blogging this week. Our good friend Rob was on spring break from his college gig and stayed with us for a few days. In between visiting and cooking up some fun meals, I still had all those piggy banks to finish. It seemed like it took FOREVER. Last night I assembled and glazed piggy banks in my sleep. I woke up feeling like I did a whole night's work... but when I opened the studio door this morning, a whole lot of pig bodies were still waiting for me.

But now they are DONE and there are a few new designs in this herd of swine...

In between the swine there was a mug order to complete.

I think this week may be a little more productive.

The Rush is Over

It sure has been a busy week. Our good friend Rob spent a long weekend with us and we had a great time. He did have to spend Friday watching us box up Etsy orders, but he seemed to enjoy relaxing on the sofa while we worked. He is a college professor and this is winter break, I am sure he needed some down time. Like a typical visit with Rob, we ate lots of good food and drank some good bottles of wine... and maybe a couple of not so good bottles!

What I think could be the last of the Christmas Etsy orders were shipped yesterday, along with a few gifts to each of our kids in New England. It feels like the pressure to meet a deadline is over and I might sleep a little better for a bit.

Rob posted some photos on facebook when he got home on Monday. He also said some really nice things about Jeff and me and our mission to get this pottery business off the ground. I took the liberty of downloading a few, so today's photos are by Rob Buller.

Jeff is the master at finding 4 leaf clovers. This one was growing next to Rob's truck as they were unloading some clay. I think it's a sign of good things to come in 2013.

it's going to be a three R's weekend...

Randolph Ramble and ROB!

This weekend we are participating in the first annual Randolph Ramble Studio Tour. We are one of five potteries, along with Co-op of Seagrove Potters, located in Seagrove who are on the tour. The tour rambles through Randolph County, with stops at 23 artist's studio, who will be exhibiting, demonstrating and selling a wide range of work. Click here for a map of the tour! You'll also see more info under events, on the left side of the blog.
Jeff and I will being doing pottery demos throughout each day and our special guest Rob might get in on the action...

Vase by Rob Buller

Rob has a few days off from his teaching job at Chawan University in Murfreesboro, NC and he is going to hang out with us here in Seagrove. We always have a great time when Rob visits. The three of us will work in the studio together, I may even ask Rob to throw some vases for us to collaborate on. Friday night we are dragging him along to the "Meet and Greet the Artists" reception at the Moring Arts Center. The reception will kick off the Ramble and will be from 6 pm - 8 pm. Moring Arts Center is located at 123 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC. If you are in the area stop in!