God Is Ugly & Crafty
‘Hephaestus’ Forge’ tells the tale of a master craftsgod, known for his skill and cunning, a most ‘ungodly’ appearance, a war thwarted by an arranged marriage, an unfaithful wife, and an inspired girdle!
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Long may she reign! HRH Queen Latifah and the Royal First Egg!
And so it was that Her Royal Henness Queen Latifah, Most Royal Hen of Household at Cluckingham Palace, came to lay our first egg.
May the 4th be with you (and also with you)
May the 4th be with you! Happy Star Wars Day!
A Royal Announcement
Her Royal Henness Queen Latifah is eggstatic to announce her Royal Co-Chair of Cluckingham Palace!
The (Not So) Secret Steps Involved In Making Raku Pottery!
A few people have asked me about the raku process that is used to fire my pottery and vases. I have decided to show you and write about how I create raku pottery.
Happy May Day
May 1st, also known as May Day has it’s original roots in ancient Rome and various manifestations have evolved celebrating Spring throughout Europe and North America. In 1889, this day was also chosen as International Worker’s Day.
On The Wheel Wednesday – Bowling on the Pottery Wheel?
This week, watch the Alchemist in action, throwing and trimming a bowl!
Spring Forward and Win!
Happy first day of Spring to everyone! The snow is starting to recede here in Atlantic Canada, the chives are poking up through the ground and we are going to do a free giveaway.
Hey Buds!
It seems spring has sprung here at the Alchemist’s Studio! The lilacs and haskaps have big juicy buds and the rhubarb is poking it’s head out of the ground and saying hi, bringing thoughts of crisps and an oh so dry slightly sweet refreshing wine.