Oh My, this year has got away from me

Thought I'd better get another post in before another year clicks over.

I have done a number of firings this year and will be doing another one this week.  ... Oh I just love loading the kiln, but love cracking it and seeing the end result even more!

This next firing will be a mixture of all sorts of things, including some glazes that I've made in my studio as well as some items from my son's daycare.  I made some tiles for the toddlers at Oliver's daycare which they had great fun decorating.  The plan is for these to be layed into a path in their play area. 

I also took some clay to our playgroup last Friday and did hand prints of all the kids there, they will be a nice Christmas present for Dads or Grandparents.

I've also been busy on the wheel trying to churn out some bowls and beakers which will be Christmas presents.  Some big salad bowls will be fired as well - trying to use up some brs.  Some piks to come.

Another year!

Would you believe I'm only getting the time NOW to catch up on life and all the things I've wanted to do for the last few years. Finally I have my kiln, its a paragon auto and we're still getting to know each other. The studio is pretty much ready and waiting, I even hired a slab roller and have a heap of slabs waiting to be used. So... what has taken me so long, what am I waiting for? TIME! My son Oliver is 18 months now so I'm starting to get the hang of this juggling thing, he's a very busy man and the little time I have to myself when he sleeps is usually taken up with cleaning up the house and finding the kitchen.

Anyway I'm excited to be planning to get back into my ceramics, my reference books and glaze receipes are beside the bed, not sure what will be my first few pieces after such a long break but its all good. To get my hands back in the mud and fire will be fabulous. And guess what, its a new moon so all these things are happening for a reason.

I'm a great believer in making things happen for me rather than sitting around and waiting. xo