Thank You!

I've been trying to compose this thank you note for the last couple of days...and I'm not sure that I've gotten it right yet.  

I am so very grateful to everyone who purchased my pottery this year.  I'm touched that you thought enough of my work to take a piece or two home with you.  I'm touched that you thought enough of my work to give it as a gift for someone that you care about.  I'm touched that you think enough of my work to ask me to make something special for you.  I'm touched that you wanted to display my work in your business.  

Because you bought my pottery, I can make more.  I can buy more clay, and I can take that pottery class at the college that I wanted to try.  You've given me the opportunity to continue to learn and to explore and to dream a little bit.  You have allowed me to continue to spend my Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings in the studio without feeling too much guilt.  My yard needs work and the closets need cleaning out and organizing, so there's going to be guilt until those chores are done.  But because you bought my pottery, it's OK if I don't get to them today or this week.

So thank you, friends.  Thank you so much!  

New Pots Going to Dragonfly

I just packed up another box of pots to go to Dragonfly Wine Market in the morning.  

If you are still looking for something unique this holiday season, stop in and check out the gift shop.  Jamie and Jane sell work from a number of local artists in addition to wine and craft beers.

Shop local!

Getting Ready

I got the pots all set up this afternoon.    

I hope to see many of you this weekend!  

Various Things

The weather for Saturday is supposed to be gross again.  By gross I mean mid to low 40's and raining.  Since the pottery sale is INSIDE where it is warm and dry, this will not change our plans for the pottery sale this weekend.  Come on out.  I'll have coffee and hot cider if you need warming up.  I might even build a fire in the wood stove up stairs.  Can't do that down stairs since I'll have pottery set up in front of the fireplace...or maybe I'll find a way to leave the fireplace unblocked.  Hmmm.  That is a decision that I will make Friday afternoon.

I am giving exams at school this week.  This means that I'm working more nights that I normally do.  Since tonight is an usually late night for me, I gave myself permission to leave work at lunch time today.  I did pottery stuff for about an hour in the middle of my day, and it was so much fun.

My first stop was the Copper Rock Cafe. I finally remembered to bring my Square card reader with me, so they could pay me for the mugs that I made for them to sell.  Getting paid is good.  It was also really gratifying to learn that they'd sold all but one of my mugs.  Guess I need to get cracking on some more.  I unexpectedly bumped into my "mathy" friend Bryan (known to most as Dr. Young) while I was there, so that was nice too.  He bought me a cup of coffee (thank you!) and we talked math for a little while.

The next stop was the studio.  Allen was there working, so I had company.  Our schedules haven't overlapped much all fall, so it is a real treat for me to get to talk to him.  I took a peek at pieces that came out of the last bisque fire (I should have taken a picture of all the glazing that I did over the weekend).  Mostly good results and one disappointment.  One big platter has a crack in it, but as far as I can tell, everything else came out OK.  I'll get back over there with a box in the next day or two so the new pieces will be for sale this weekend.  Butter dishes!  I have butter dishes again!

In other exciting (to me) pottery related news, I signed up for a pottery class at Cleveland Community College for Spring semester!  There is always room for learning new stuff, and I cannot wait.  I'll be sure to update you (both of you who regularly read this blog) on how that goes and what I learn.

CHRISTMAS SALE

Saturday, Dec 14, 12 pm to 4 pm 

Sunday, Dec 15,  1 to 4 pm

  

Please make plans to come see us. There will be a good selection of pottery from which to choose including a section of half priced items.  Even if you aren't interested in pottery, please stop by for a visit and some light refreshments.  

If you need directions, email me at jonessb91@gmail.com

Mom and Dad will be assisting me on Saturday afternoon since Jeff will be in Chapel Hill for the state championship game.  (Good luck Golden Lions!)  The radio/computer here will be tuned to WADA 1390 while the game is on, so you won't miss a play.  On Sunday, Jeff will be back in his regular position of pottery sales assistant.  We'd love to see you!  

CORRECTION!

Due to the nasty forecast for Saturday, Dec 7, I will NOT be at A Griffin Pottery selling my wares.  Those of use who were going to set up outside have chickened out.  There will be people there in the morning at least, so you are still welcome to come shop.  Only work by Allen Griffin will be available since there's not room in the gallery for all of us.

I will be having my annual Christmas Sale NEXT weekend on Dec 14.  More information will follow at a later date about that.

Need to do a little shopping?

This weekend there are several opportunities to purchase pottery.

Thursday 5:30-7:30 at the Arts Council is the kick off for "Handmade for the Holidays."  This is also their "Renovation Celebration" where they will show off all the work that has been done at the Arts Council in recent months.  Admission is free, so make plans to drop in.
Check out this link for more information.  http://www.ccartscouncil.org/

Saturday, is the Mini Pottery Market at A Griffin Pottery.  Come see me, Ronnie Blackburn, and Allen Griffin and maybe even find something special for that special someone.  We will be there 10 am to 4pm on Dec. 7.  Seriously, I'm going to pack up all my stuff, haul it up there, and get it all set up.  PLEASE come visit us.  Shopping is also highly encouraged.  There will be lots of really nice stuff for sale.

Ron Philbeck is also having his holiday home sale this weekend.  I believe the hours are 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and noon to 4 pm on Sunday.  Check out Ron's website for more information: http://ronphilbeckpottery.com/