I was married to a Charleston fisherman
and raised my kids on the "feast or famine" life style. This has a tendency to make you creative and frugal, making
something out of nothing. Over the years, I have tried several different crafts and art mediums, but they have all fallen
by the wayside when they were not challenging anymore. Not so with clay!
Coming up with new ideas keeps my pottery
fresh and challenging. The possibilities seem endless. I like to combine throwing on the wheel with hand building, such
as the lighthouses. Some are night-lights; some are penny banks or luminaries with votive candles. Every one is
different and fun to make.
Our customers and their special requests
constantly inspire me. A local businesswoman brought in an Apple Baker to show me. She suggested that they might
sell well. I had never seen one before, but thought the shape was intriguing.
I gave it a try. Well, they have turned out to be very popular items.
Another customer described a French Butter
Dish. I love a challenge and thought it would be fun to see what I would come
up with. It’s not so easy to make something you have never seen before.
I only had to make three before I got it right. They are unique, practical.
I have so much fun at the shop meeting new
people, sharing ideas, and showing off something new. I probably won't get rich with money, but I am rich in friendship
and the satisfaction of the art of pottery. I wish I had found pottery earlier in my life, but all things come to you
when you need it. Pottery has helped me over come grief, pain, depression and physical limitations. It has brought
so much to my life, especially my friendship with my partners and our customers.
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