Pottery studio is done!

The studio sits behind the kitchen garden.

The finishing touches were added the other week and
I'm proud to report that I love my studio and have been happily working in the space. Christopher and his brother Jason did a wonderful job in making my vision of the perfect space a reality. The building is clad in cedar shingles which should weather to a natural gray, similar to the cedar trellis gate
of the kitchen garden. Christopher's attention to detail and his knowledge of pottery making made the project go very smoothly and I finally have a "second home." Everything fit inside as was planned and my brand new Skutt kiln is up and running. With the helpful advice I got from Julie, I did my first cone 6 firing it on Friday. It really is so nice to be able to just walk out the kitchen door and have it all right there.

Next posting: Results from the kiln, perhaps.

A outside shelf was added
so I can put pots out in the sun to dry.

The kiln is just the right
size for my work.

A counter provides additional workspace. 

Made the sign at 577 and
couldn't wait to hang it.

A place for everything!

Love my Shimpo wheel!

Got this sturdy worktable at
the Borders closing sale.

On a sad note…

Jerry

Still filled with so much sorrow, I have to mention that our 13 1/2-year-old dog, Jerry, died on Sept. 15. He was always so sweet and such a trooper, enduring the last four years of twice-daily insulin shots and the nasty side effects of diabetes. My friend and vet, Tiffany, had the unpleasant job of euthanizing him but could not have been any more compassionate. I am truly thankful she was there and she reminded me that Jerry did have a happy life. These past weeks have been difficult especially for Benny, whose own health has seemed to deteriorate in his brother's absence. I can't help but reflect on the days when they were both so young and active. They will always be my babies.

Brothers and best friends

Benny (left) and Jerry on the backyard snow path