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Minnesota Spring Thaw

I know so many other parts of the country have been experiencing Spring for quite a while, but here in Minnesota we are seeing our first day above 50 degrees since last fall.  It feels like it has been a very long and snowy winter.  When you combine a...

Things About Being A Potter #2

This is part of a series explaining some things non-potters might not know about being a potter.  #2 Matching is over ratedLots of non-potters assume that potters have made full sets of dinnerware and/or bakeware for their own kitchens.  Fact is, many...

Salt Shaker Day

I spent the day throwing a couple dozen stopper-less salt shakers and some handled serving bowls.  The salt shakers are kinda fun to throw and always something that needs explanation at shows so it give me lots of opportunities to interact with shoppers...

2013 Wood Fire Workshop

 Join me for a wood firing workshop in picturesque Lanesboro Minnesota.  We’ll be glazing, loading and firing a bourry box wood-fired kiln over the weekend of May 31 – June 2 and unloading the following Saturday, June 8. It’s an...

Things About Being A Potter #1

This is the first post in a new series explaining some things non-potters might not know about being a potter.  #1 Being a potter isn’t all about throwing potsPeople often ask questions about how long it takes to throw a mug and it’s really hard to...