Waiting & Dreams
Want to know what the most important component of pottery is? The ability to wait. You are always waiting in pottery. Waiting for …
Random Thoughts
Studio Talk: Burning the Midnight Oil
I was up all night working on a sculpture, and I was in the flow of pure creativity. I am sure one day quantum physics will discover that time is not perceived in this state. But until then, here are some images of what kept me up all night.
Name That Vase
Name that Vase! Here is where you can suggest a name, create a story, poem or prose for this raku pottery vase.
Easter Colours & Vote
I have been exploring some new raku pottery glazing techniques lately. Or at least new to me. This particular piece has a very ‘Easter’ feel to it. I like how the blues and pinks have blended and all of the different textures on the piece, but this is not the end of my experimentation.
Throwing on the Wheel & Vase Named
Watch The Alchemist throw a round vase with a flared top on the pottery wheel and see the finished raku fired vase!
Raku Pottery – Exploring Textures
This past weekend, I completed a raku pottery firing where I was hoping for some results with interesting textures. The kiln gods did not disappoint and here are a few of the results!
Local Bear Sighting
Lately we have been have a cold winter here on the East Coast of Canada. So cold in fact that we have started seeing polar bears here in Nova Scotia!
We Need More Love in the World
Fear or love? Which will you choose?
Name that Vase
Name that Vase! Comment below with your idea for a name for this vase, and an associated snippet of writing. The chosen idea(s) will be featured on both our blog and the page for the raku vases, with a link included to your website.