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I honestly cannot remember. Either eleven or twelve years now. I have distinct memories of cold, windy and rainy Rhinebecks past. I remember the year I flew east with my then newborn and spent the weekend with her strapped to my chest. She’s now 10.…
Time flies, and it’s been more than a minute since I was active here on this site. Life has a way of doing that. I’ve been making pots, learning how to run The Workshop Mpls, making more pots, the occasional online sale, and doing a…
We’re trying out a new web shop platform with a bunch of stitch markers! Check it out!! We sorted through all the stock and have posted some favorites, crabs, knit stitch and bikes. Fresh batches of the femiknits sets are just out of the kiln…
I’m on my way to the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival. One of my favorite drives from schizophrenic Minnesota spring into full tilt, capitol S, Spring. The potter mobile is packed with freshly made pots. Bowls, dishes, whiskey cups, stitch markers, and jewelry will all…
Life in potterville has been busy lately. The dream we launched with the Kickstarter is finally coming to life and each day brings new joys and decisions for the space I’m very antsy to call my new studio home.
Four roll off dumpsters removed the 70+ years of building choices made by previous tenants. Getting to the stage where new, fresh, pizza free walls were being hung is amazing. Watching professional dry wallers tape was magic. Each trade has it’s own eccentric equipment and I have always been fascinated by how people do what they do. This one might be my favorite. The area he’s taping is about 8 feet up the wall and he’s on stilts that look a bit like robotic pogo sticks covered in white mud. Here’s a link to see Jesus the drywall magician at work.
This weekend is a big one for the space. We’ll be getting the painting underway. The list of things to accomplish is getting smaller by the day, and we are very excited to get some items moved into the shop!
We have started to plan some of the class offerings, and I’m super excited at what we have planned. Look for some class announcements this coming week!
Just thought I’d drop a quick note about the new space. We officially signed a lease for the space last week and will be opening this spring. It’s both incredibly exciting and time intensive. While the demolition is taking place we’re organizing all the things…
I’m going to post pots tomorrow, Sunday 18th at 2:00 central time. All orders will be shipped on Monday the 19, and domestic priority delivery should still arrive in time for gifting Christmas weekend. I’m posting pictures of some of the available goodies in my…
Unfortunately, my attempts to push though my cold for the last six days has not worked and I’ve had to admit that I am actually sick. I’m a bit of a bear, and will stubbornly forge ahead despite all rational evidence to the contrary. Yesterday it became very apparent that I could really do no more than see a doctor and rest.
So, it is with great regret that I must delay the update. I have the work, the photos and necessary editing will just have to wait for me to be of whole body and mind. Sometimes when you are sick, you just need to be sick. I so very much appreciate your business, and your understanding.
I’ll post the new update time and date when l can commit to one. Look for that information soon on my Instagram feed, Twitter, Facebook or here.
The Workshop Kickstarter has been an overwhelming success. Thanks SO much to each and every person that has donated so far. We met our goal in less than 48 hours and we’re still chugging along. The funding period ends on December 1, if you…
