The Studio Setting

I can't believe how lucky I am. It's as if I live in an artist's retreat! Peaceful, alone, private and, thanks to Terry's building and design skills, beautiful! Here are the steps up to my wheel room (really it's my sister-in-law's apartment but she never has a chance to come use it so I took it over (:)

From the deck at the top of the steps I have three beautiful views, one to the road, one to the big house and it's atrium garden and one not pictured which is the hillside right next to the deck.

When I work I have two visitors outside the door waiting for a treat when I leave:

When work is done, down the steps I go...

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I hate the new blogger format and cannot make it work for me. Sorry for this being all in one paragraph and I think I just cut out one of my photos. Looking for a new blog media! Spring is here, summer almost, and the yard and garden have again taken over my blogspot. We spent the weekend April 14/15th at the Keith Lahti Lidded Forms Workshop at the Capitol Clay Arts Company in Charleston, WV. I knew a little bit about lids but only what I’d gleaned from reading articles in magazines. It was wonderful to work with a pleasant group of fellow potters all eager to learn new techniques and tips. The lunches Karen served—huge delicious pizza one day and delectable Chinese dishes on Sunday—were enough to make me want to go back again anytime! We stayed at the Embassy Suites and enjoyed their manager’s special, their swimming pool and hot tub, their spacious suite and then in the morning we had the breakfast buffet! It was a combination “pottery and celebrate Terry’s birthday month” weekend. While waiting for my workshop Terry discovered the wonderful historical museum of West Virginia that is housed in the downstairs of the Cultural Center. He was very impressed with the professionalism of the place and all the way home I learned about the history of our beautiful state. All in all a good time was had by everyone!! Thanks Karen and Mike Garnes and Kieth Lahti!

This last vase I did by following the directions in my latest Pottery Making Illustrated magazine. Quite a challenge but that's what I like best!