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Upcoming Shows
Two big local shows are coming up. The Rock and Shop Market takes place in downtown Durham, and The Handmade Market is in downtown Raleigh. I will be set up at both of those events. Keep and eye out on my facebook page for specials leading up to the events. As always, my Etsy site stays freshly stocked for those of you who aren’t local. Local friends who wish to shop online but pickup at my house are invited to use the code “RDUPICKUP” at checkout so you won’t be charged for shipping. April 6, Durham, NC May 4, Raleigh, NC
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Rock & Shop Market is Today!
Official Announcement: Shop local this Holiday season. Mark your calendars for the 10th Rock & Shop Market TODAY from 1-5pm at the All Saints Chapel in Downtown Raleigh, NC. Located in a beautiful old church at 110 S East Street, 2 blocks behind Moore Square at the intersection of Hargett and East Streets. We’ve expanded to over 65 designers selling their wares, with music by Schooner, Starmount & DJ Melissa York, plus food and beer provided by Only Burger & Aviator Brewery! Admission is $3. First 50 attendees receive a free shopping tote. For directions and a list of all the designers visit www.rockandshopmarket.com. Plenty of free parking is available…
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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
The Handmade Market today was fun and exhausting. I was happy to have the company of Joe, Sarah, my sister-in-law, and a handful of friends that stopped by to look and chat. I didn’t sell as many pieces as I predicted, but I met a lot of people, gave away plenty business cards and took some cues as to what people want to buy and wish I offered more of. There were three types of customers that came through: the collectors, the gifters, and those attracted to shiny, pretty things. Collectors look for something unique, evenly distributed weight, with balanced form, and they don’t seem let price govern their choice.…
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Ready, Glaze, Fire!
I have three glazes in my little garage studio: Chun Red, Heather Green (I can’t recall the exact name of the glaze, but this sounds about right), and a new one – Antique Iron. We (this includes myself and my kiln-master husband) just mixed the Antique Iron and this will be our first time firing with it. I have no idea how this glaze behaves, so I took care not to put it on too thickly and Joe used all the tiles that were available to catch any runs. The sample tile for Antique Iron is a teal color, but looking at other potters’ results online, it might break brown,…
