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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
New Stuff fresh from the Kiln
Coupon Code on Etsy: O11P10 for 10 % off Enjoy!
Biscottipottery at etsy
or click on the button on the top left
Friday, October 14, 2011
October and November Newsletter
Open House to any one who wants to see what we do:
Nov. 4th and 5th from 11 to 5 pm.
If any Home School Groups want to put together a field trip for then, just give me a call or send me an e-mail. biscottipottery at gmail.com
(The studio is small, so we take up to about 5-8 students at a time for a field trip tour of the place. You can see the whole process in about 15 minutes, or stay and ask more detailed questions, look at examples of class projects, etc. You can see those at the blog too.)
http://biscottipottery.
Several students entered projects to the AV Fair and did very well!. Good Job Students! I give them a blob of clay and they make great stuff!
New class: A four session beginner class would cover pinch/coil/ and slab building techniques. All materials and firings included. $40. At least three projects completed, all experimental! Ages from 12 and up for the four week class. Class minimum of 3 and up to 6 students. So, find some friends who would like to come play in the clay. See my blog for class examples. Snack party at the conclusion to use our functional pieces. Class time 1 hour. Call for dates.
* Family Memory Plaque:
Each one in the family gets to create a square of a larger puzzle. You can make one large design, or each have an independent piece, creating a memorable event and something unique to hang on the wall. First three families to do this will get the Discount Experimental Rate of $6. per person. These pieces have a tendency to crack and therefore you have the incredible teaching opportunity to discuss how we are all cracked vessels, and how to deal with adversity, and how to 'feature the booboo'.
Call me for ideas and directions! See the photo at http://biscottipottery.
* Pinch pots, slab and coil construction classes available, also. We practice with a bit of clay, discuss the construction methods, and begin a simple project. $15. per student for the two session class. All materials and firing included. This class must be scheduled in a two week time frame.
* Family Bargain Class:
For one hour, work on a 'mini' pinch cup for each person. Have a common inside color and different outside color for a family theme, if you like.
Or each one could embellish the mini cup with something personal, a flower, a letter, a shape. $7. per person, but it will be limited in amount of clay and time spent in the shop. Two sessions. About 1/3 pound of clay each and an hour slot for creating and another for glazing.
I've had pottery badge classes for Girl Scouts and could do Boy Scout badges too.
biscottipottery@gmail.com
biscottipottery.blogspot.com
biscottipottery.etsy.com
a few things for sale there.
We will probably be having one of our Art Show Open Houses with several other artist types, in Nov. or Dec. Watch for details.
Nov. 4th and 5th from 11 to 5 pm.
If any Home School Groups want to put together a field trip for then, just give me a call or send me an e-mail. biscottipottery at gmail.com
(The studio is small, so we take up to about 5-8 students at a time for a field trip tour of the place. You can see the whole process in about 15 minutes, or stay and ask more detailed questions, look at examples of class projects, etc. You can see those at the blog too.)
http://biscottipottery.
Several students entered projects to the AV Fair and did very well!. Good Job Students! I give them a blob of clay and they make great stuff!
New class: A four session beginner class would cover pinch/coil/ and slab building techniques. All materials and firings included. $40. At least three projects completed, all experimental! Ages from 12 and up for the four week class. Class minimum of 3 and up to 6 students. So, find some friends who would like to come play in the clay. See my blog for class examples. Snack party at the conclusion to use our functional pieces. Class time 1 hour. Call for dates.
* Family Memory Plaque:
Each one in the family gets to create a square of a larger puzzle. You can make one large design, or each have an independent piece, creating a memorable event and something unique to hang on the wall. First three families to do this will get the Discount Experimental Rate of $6. per person. These pieces have a tendency to crack and therefore you have the incredible teaching opportunity to discuss how we are all cracked vessels, and how to deal with adversity, and how to 'feature the booboo'.
Call me for ideas and directions! See the photo at http://biscottipottery.
* Pinch pots, slab and coil construction classes available, also. We practice with a bit of clay, discuss the construction methods, and begin a simple project. $15. per student for the two session class. All materials and firing included. This class must be scheduled in a two week time frame.
* Family Bargain Class:
For one hour, work on a 'mini' pinch cup for each person. Have a common inside color and different outside color for a family theme, if you like.
Or each one could embellish the mini cup with something personal, a flower, a letter, a shape. $7. per person, but it will be limited in amount of clay and time spent in the shop. Two sessions. About 1/3 pound of clay each and an hour slot for creating and another for glazing.
I've had pottery badge classes for Girl Scouts and could do Boy Scout badges too.
biscottipottery@gmail.com
biscottipottery.blogspot.com
biscottipottery.etsy.com
a few things for sale there.
We will probably be having one of our Art Show Open Houses with several other artist types, in Nov. or Dec. Watch for details.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Etsy Likes
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80046197/red-mittens-watercolor-christmas-card
http://www.etsy.com/listing/76647004/taste-the-rainbow-handmade-chevron
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODExNjEwNXw3MDQwMzE3ODE/my-favorites-from-the-cast-team-weekend
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81507342/handmade-photo-patchwork-womens-billfold
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Fair Photos
THEY were All Terrific!
I only hope somehow I can get them to this blog.
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| This was at the Fair! |
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| These little people go with the little adobe house. |
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| Some of these were entered. :) |
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
This is a hand built wedding cake!
The forever cake!
You can keep stuff in it, it has a 'puzzle' lid, and it is kind of fun!
This next one is a mini set of cup and tray, for crumpets and lemon curd, or crackers and peanut butter, or whatever!
biscottipottery.etsy.com
- This heart has imprinted lace patterns on it.
- I put lots of stuff on etsy today, though now I can't remember how to advertise that stuff. :)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Etsy Rant
biscottipottery.etsy.com
Our etsy shop has been a lot of work.
First, you have to make stuff. Well, that is fine, since we do.
Then, you have to decide which things to sell in your etsy shop.
Next, you need to take a photography class and figure out all about pixels and what-not and glare and what-not and sizing and what-not.
If you haven't worn out yet, you must know how to put the photos on your computer and then on the desktop and then oh, wait! You should edit your photos and make them Excellent, because there is Competition on etsy. Lots of it. And no one can pick up your stuff and know that it feels great.
Where was I?
Go have a cup of coffee or some ice tea and come back to .......um ........Oh, yes, pop those photos on the etsy dealy-bobbers so that your stuff is see-able to the billions looking for pottery.
Then describe your stuff, creatively of course. Not just Hey it's a Bowl made from clay, no it needs to be a description: A lovely greenish bluish brownish bowl for salad, or something, and you want this bowl cus it's the best one for your blueish greenish brownish decor and your salad will taste mighty fine out of it. Especially a salad with cranberries and gorgonzolla cheese and with a bit of arugula and of course some organic olive oil and balsamic vinegar on it. Yes, you need this bowl; it is a necessity in this age of messy financial things going on.
Let's say you have managed thus far and are quite proud of yourself. Well, you are not done. You need a paypal account and you need to remember yet another password. And if you haven't done it quite right, you need to remember a whole lot of other junk. Like what is your mother's maiden name? And what was your favorite pet's name in fifth grade?
You may eventually get some sales. This is exciting! This makes it all worth it. This means something good has happened.
But if you don't get any sales there are about a billion ways that the dear etsy folks have figured out to keep you busy and not remember that you haven't had any sales. Like, how about the Teams and the Treasuries and the Circles and What-Not. At least while you are running about all over etsy, you are seeing what is for sale. And for how much. And how confused you can become running from one circle to another, later deciding to do a treasury or two and finding out how inane the whole thing seems. But, nevermind about that. You are on etsy. A world-wide place for home made stuff. So, we are competing with people that don't mind making 10 cents for every hour they spend.
I think I could go for a raise like that. :)
Our etsy shop has been a lot of work.
First, you have to make stuff. Well, that is fine, since we do.
Then, you have to decide which things to sell in your etsy shop.
Next, you need to take a photography class and figure out all about pixels and what-not and glare and what-not and sizing and what-not.
If you haven't worn out yet, you must know how to put the photos on your computer and then on the desktop and then oh, wait! You should edit your photos and make them Excellent, because there is Competition on etsy. Lots of it. And no one can pick up your stuff and know that it feels great.
Where was I?
Go have a cup of coffee or some ice tea and come back to .......um ........Oh, yes, pop those photos on the etsy dealy-bobbers so that your stuff is see-able to the billions looking for pottery.
Then describe your stuff, creatively of course. Not just Hey it's a Bowl made from clay, no it needs to be a description: A lovely greenish bluish brownish bowl for salad, or something, and you want this bowl cus it's the best one for your blueish greenish brownish decor and your salad will taste mighty fine out of it. Especially a salad with cranberries and gorgonzolla cheese and with a bit of arugula and of course some organic olive oil and balsamic vinegar on it. Yes, you need this bowl; it is a necessity in this age of messy financial things going on.
Let's say you have managed thus far and are quite proud of yourself. Well, you are not done. You need a paypal account and you need to remember yet another password. And if you haven't done it quite right, you need to remember a whole lot of other junk. Like what is your mother's maiden name? And what was your favorite pet's name in fifth grade?
You may eventually get some sales. This is exciting! This makes it all worth it. This means something good has happened.
But if you don't get any sales there are about a billion ways that the dear etsy folks have figured out to keep you busy and not remember that you haven't had any sales. Like, how about the Teams and the Treasuries and the Circles and What-Not. At least while you are running about all over etsy, you are seeing what is for sale. And for how much. And how confused you can become running from one circle to another, later deciding to do a treasury or two and finding out how inane the whole thing seems. But, nevermind about that. You are on etsy. A world-wide place for home made stuff. So, we are competing with people that don't mind making 10 cents for every hour they spend.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
New stuff June 2011
It has a few issues, but I like it!
Family Birthday Class
Family Tile Class
Family Tile Class.
We had a great time! They did a great job!
Now it is probably happily hanging on their wall.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Spring Time Class Ideas
Ideas for this season of Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduations, and other Memory making times.
Give Mom or Dad or grandparents a gift of time and creativity together. Family classes are great fun!
Family Memory Plaque:Each one in the family gets to create a square of a larger puzzle. You can make one large design, or each have an independent piece, creating a memorable event and something unique to hang on the wall.Mike's design was in porcelain, cracked in the bisque firing, and we said, Glaze Anyway! He's going to adhere it to a board to hang on the wall. First three families to do this will get the Discount Experimental Rate of $35.00.Call me for ideas and directions!
Mother's Day:Mom and daughter, or son, come to the studio to make a mini cream and sugar 'pinch pot' set.Think about design, color, embellishments to make a matching set. $15.00 per set. Call for further details.For another $5.00 add a little animal to the set!
Father's Day:Make animal sculpted pencil holders, or wall plaque. Work together on one if you like. Wall pockets can be embellished with any theme you like. Price dependent on size of project.
Pinch pots, slab and coil construction classes available, also.We practice with a bit of clay, discuss the construction methods, and begin a simple project. $15. per student for the two session class. All materials and firing included.
Family Bargain Class:For one hour, work on a 'mini' pinch cup for each person. Have a common inside color and different outside color for a family theme, if you like. Or each one could embellish the mini cup with something personal, a flower, a letter, a shape. $7. per person, but it will be limited in amount of clay and time spent in the shop. Two sessions. About 1/3 pound of clay each and an hour slot for creating and another for glazing.
Other ideas:
Birthday parties, women's groups, boy scouts, etc. can be discussed and arranged. I can have the hot water ready for tea and you can bring the crumpets. Jewelry classes in the near future, I hope!
Glaze class only:Booklets, make a few for gifts. $6. per set. Other items may be available.
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| This is the cutest when it has flowers in it. I'll have to take another photo to show you all! |
I plan the classes two weeks apart so as to have time for the drying and firing of the projects.
April 29 and May 13 at 10:30 available.
Mondays, May 2 and 16 are available.
Mondays, June 13 and 27 are fine also.
But if you need another option, just send me a note at biscottipottery@gmail.com
Thank You!
Recent Projects
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| Mini cream and sugar set. Come make them for Mother's Day! Great Mom and son or daughter activity! Add an animal creature to the scene for even more fun! |
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| Little candy dish and goblet for chocolate, of course! |
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| These are some of the projects from our classes, with ages from 4 to 84!! |
It's April 2011. Slow Down World!!
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| This is the tile that Mike built. Note the lightning bolts! Come for family class to design your own Family Forever Memory Piece! |
Monday, March 14, 2011
Spring Stuff!
Notice the taco shell/ napkin holder, the little book covers, the playhouse in bisqued state, and the wall hangers. Fun stuff!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
2011 Class Ideas
It's a new year, new hope amidst the hard things of life. Let us press on, not staying in any pit of cyclical nonsense, press on, not giving way to the hardships of life, press on to Play with Clay for the pure value of creation, joy, expression.
These two dates in Jan. and Feb. comprise the creating day and the glazing day, and the project could be completed before Valentine's Day unless we get a freak snow storm, which will tangle us all up with problems. :)
January 24 and Feb 7 (Mondays)
10:00 class full
1:00 class full
3:30
Feb. 11 and 25 Fridays
10:00
1:00
3:30 class full
10:00
1:00
3:30 class full
We could decorate bowl or cup size pinch pots with hearts, stars, eagles (that would be a challenge as I don't have an eagle cookie cutter) or whatever you dream up. Small Valentine's party idea? Just need 3 or 4 students, and if you want to bring snacks, this could work!
Same times as above, or e-mail me with special requests.
Feb. 14 and 28. Up for discussion.
Send me a note and we will plan a Valentine's event for a small group, if you like.
Send me a note and we will plan a Valentine's event for a small group, if you like.
Class purpose is to enjoy the process of building with clay. The slab work above makes a delightful wall hanging. The turtle was made by my dad, in his 80s, with some dementia, which may or may not have helped in the creation. :)
Each class should choose their realm before coming to class: slab, pinch, or coil construction. This way, we can teach and create with more focus. Otherwise, we get baffle-brained and it just won't be as successful.
We might plan a four week class in March. We shall see!
Each class should choose their realm before coming to class: slab, pinch, or coil construction. This way, we can teach and create with more focus. Otherwise, we get baffle-brained and it just won't be as successful.
We might plan a four week class in March. We shall see!
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