Hello.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Outside is almost done
Hi. I am potter that is also a big talker and for the first time will be working in a non-public studio. So, I think this will be a much needed outlet for me and hopefully I’ll get a lot of work done because I’m not talking so much.
One of the main reasons I’ve wanted to start this blog is because my studio is almost done at our house. For really the first time I will be able to work, without hesitation or limitation beyond that of an almost 3 yr. old son (who does take time, but is not considered a limitation).
I hope for this to be a place that I can have a dialog about my work in clay. Keeping a journal has been an important aspect of my work since college and I hope to continue that in this format. I’m sure that entering into the venture of having a studio at home will give me endless subjects to talk about including everyday challenges that come with working as a mom. I’ve been so encouraged by other potter mom’s that are doing this very thing. It’s nice to here from those that have gone before.
I am trying something that I know some other potters do already, that of meshing their blog with their website. I am using wordpress.org to do this and it has really blown my mind, in both good and overwhelming ways. I first traded some pots with my friend Ryan Carlson to help me out with it. He set up an amazing site for his organization Black Mountain Expeditions, so he got me started and introduced to WordPress.
When I still needed help and was really pretty frustrated Will Baker (who has been working on wordpress sites and is so knowledgeable and helpful and is also an awesome potter and kiln builder) came to the rescue. If you need to hire a little extra help, this guy is what you need. He has helped to get me really going and to get me in a place where I can maintain the site on my own. I couldn’t have done it without their help, advice and expertise. So, thanks guys.
There are many new things here, let me do a recap, a new clay blog, a new website and a new studio. Whew! It’s been a whirlwind, but I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I love learning new things and taking my business into my own hands is both freeing and invigorating. Learning a little about website building has been interesting to say the least. I have a long way to go and will be making it better and better, hopefully so please check back regularly.
Here’s some pictures of building the studio, our friend and contractor Worth Grant has been heading up the whole process. He’s been so great to work with and patient in learning along with me the details that go into a pottery studio.
The water will be hooked up soon and then it’s off to big work land for me. After taking a month off of making pots I’m ready to get in to this new space and create. I’ve been sketching a lot to keep my hands busy, and of course a lot of coloring with my son too.
Thanks for visiting and check back for updates soon!!
