To Do: write newsletter finish Coral pot laundry banking update resume contact Tilly about take down -Tricia update website Every day is a balancing act. All of us are constantly prioritizing and re-evaluating the things we need to get done. Some things take precedence, some have been on the list for awhile, and some we don’t even write on the list. Although occasionally, when the list is dense, I’ll write a few easy things on it just to cross them off and feel like I’ve[…]
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Special Thanks and Appreciation
It hardly feels like Fall but, Halloween is over and it’s suddenly November. This is often a month we’re reminded about gratitude, and I wanted to take the opportunity to express mine. In spite of the unbelievable state of affairs we find ourselves living with, there are a lot of good things happening in my life! First off, an update and a big thanks to everyone who participated in the Soup Bowl Soiree. A couple of days before the event I was feeling very discouraged, I didn’t think I had enough artists with bowls and people[…]
When is Work Satisfying?
You know how sometimes you have a lot of work to do and you think, if I can just get this done, I’ll give myself a little reward? Well, I have a new opportunity to spend more time on my ceramics right now, and I’m feeling really inspired to work hard!! I know things will gradually come into a routine, but now is when I feel like evaluating and creating systems to make some of the ‘paper work’ easier, and organizing my studio space to make it more efficient and more accessible. There’s official things to[…]
A New Perspective
As Fall rolls in with the reinvigorating energy of the change of season, it’s back to school, back to regular work, and the last big push to get things done before the end of the year. I recently had the opportunity to participate in the American Craft Council show in San Francisco for the first time. Now, this is a pretty prestigious and well respected show, so naturally I was very excited about it but it turned out rather differently than I hoped. People have been asking ‘How was your show?’ and I don’t have an[…]
December Already?
Can you believe it’s already December? This is such a busy and exciting month. We’ll be finishing up the last class session of the year in the next few weeks culminating in the ‘Show and Tell’ of our teapots. I really threw everyone in the deep end with this project and it’s delightful to see how everyone’s been rising to the challenge. We still have to glaze them, but I’m excited to see how these creations will turn out! Following another December tradition… It’s time for the fabulous Fairfax Craft Faire again! December 9th from[…]
Half Way There
As of November 5th, I’m half way through my ‘100 Objects in 100 Days’ project, and it’s proving interesting in so many ways! Having to build new work every day is suggesting work methods that are making me more efficient. One practice I’ve started applying is keeping more accurate track of the time I spend in the studio and what I spend it on. It’s also pushing me to consider more closely what I’m making, why I want to make that particular thing, and how to build it. If[…]
Shaking Things Up!
It’s September and change is in the air: the nights are cool, the light is changing, soon it’ll be the Equinox and we’ll be moving into the darker and more internal time of the year. I always love the changing of the seasons, it makes me feel invigorated like it’s time for me to change too. Recently, I’ve been taking a look at my studio practice and noticed that I’ve let things slide into the easy and comfortable zone. Well, it’s time to shake things up! I think somewhere in my upbringing I hooked onto the[…]
I’m taking part in Marin Open Studios
Marin Open Studios is happening soon and I had such a great time last year that I’m doing it again this year! My studio will be open on May 7th and 8th from 11-6 at 106 Dominga Avenue in Fairfax. If you have a MOS guide I’m #104 on the map. Please stop by, say Hi, and see my latest work–there will be wine and strawberries too. I’ve put together this little film of some of my work in progress as I’ve been getting ready. Hope you enjoy it!