new!

i started making this floral edged plate and almost threw in in the reclaim bin.

i am glad i didn't! this is one of my favorite things to have come out of the kiln.

salt fired love. part 1

Porcelain salt fired timblers

sparkle

goblets that jingle!

these goblets are inspired by two things:

1) i believe that because of surprises, life stays exciting

2) i will never fall out of love with the notion of magic

it came to me as an inspiration after attending a workshop given by julie wiggins at HCC.  she made these sweet little covered jars that, essentially, had a lid that jingled when you lifted it! oh my goodness!  the joy and surprise of lifting that lid! in a word, it was magical. 

so, considering i am all about sparkly-happy-lovely-surprises, i knew i HAD to find a way to incorporate "jingle-y things" into something that i make! the most obvious way for them to compliment my work, was to incorporate them into my goblets. standing only about five inches tall, i make them smaller than the usual goblets. the "bells" are in the stem. 

you can find them at asheville ceramics gallery in the phil mechanic studios.

New Things!

Large Scalloped Serving Platter

Asheville Ceramics Gallery

Recently, I was asked to join ten other artists in a new venture in the Asheville RAD!   Founded by Joey Sheehan of Melting Mountain Pottery,  I am honored to be a part of an amazing group of potters! Please join us for the official grand opening of our new cooperative gallery in the Phil Mechanic Studios.

Check out our webpage here:

http://www.ashevilleceramics.com/

and make sure to"like" our facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleCeramics

Asheville Ceramics Gallery, 

located at 109 Roberts Street in the heart of the River Arts District, is now open and will host a Grand Opening Celebration on May 11.  Come check us out on Saturday from 10-6.

-lots of great pottery from 11 local artists

-snacks and refreshments

-live music and pottery demonstrations

-pottery raffle featuring one piece from each artist in the gallery

-tons of fun!!!

Asheville Ceramics Gallery is a new cooperative gallery that I have founded in the Phil Mechanic studios building.  We are a group of local artists who have come together to collectively display and sell our work in a clean and comfortable setting easily accessed by the general art seeking public.  We hope to provide access to our best work and continue to educate with ongoing in shop demonstrations and discussion.  The gallery is always manned by one of our own artists with a solid background in the clay process.  Please come by any time Tuesday through Sunday form 10-6 to see whats new at the Asheville Ceramics Gallery.