16 days...

Another week down and I still have plenty left to do!  Granted, I have accomplished a great deal this week.  Began and finished the construction on some lumber aspects of my final show.  Will have to build the ‘room’ on site-that should be fun!  I also put my pieces through their first fire (good grief they took a while to dry!). They should be able to come out tomorrow.  I really hope they all did fine-fingers crossed!

As for next week, my to-do list includes glazing, painting, constructing, testing, assembling and creating mock-up plans.  Doesn’t it drive you crazy that I can’t go into the specifics?!  No worries, it is driving me crazy too!  I can’t wait until the show and everyone will get to see all my hard work J 

Oh! I almost forgot! We have been diligently working on getting all the ducks lined up for the show itself to go off without a hitch.  We have created, judged and revised the show card.  The press release has been made, revised and sent off. We have also begun choosing our catering menu and submitting mailing list and so on.  We are right on schedule!  This is going to be a great show!

Enjoy more of the puzzling snippets of what will be an amazing show…

Almost looks like a chalkboard doesn't it?  It isn't.

What could this be for? Gonna hang some tools?

What could I possibly use ilmenite for? Hmmm.

Look at that fancy pedestal!

 

SEE YOU FEBRUARY 12th! Until then-keep piecing the clues together :)

Final Semester

Fantabulous! It is the beginning of the end-my final semester of my undergraduate degree J It sure has felt like it has taken me forever to get to this point! However, there are times that it seems like it was just yesterday when I stepped into the realms of higher education.

Anyhow, this semester is sure to be packed with adventure, chaos, joy and maybe even some tears.  During the semester “break,” I have been diligently working on the pieces for my final show which will be opening on February 12^th in the Barr Gallery (no rest for the wicked). At present, I will have at least 3 major pieces for the show and a possible minor piece.  Will I unveil what these pieces are? NOPE!! But I will give you snippets of what is to come and you can try to figure out what the pieces are from the photo clues ;) Good Luck with that!  If you can’t figure them out-then you just have to come to the show!! Trust me-it will be worth it!!

Beyond working on the pieces for my final undergraduate show, I have begun to compile my goals for the rest of the semester in ceramics. I would like to improve and experiment further with my throwing capabilities. Soon, I will begin on this by dusting off my wheel and getting my hands dirty in relearning the simple forms of cylinders, bowls and such. Ultimate goal? Can I throw a nice sphere? We will see J

Oh! I almost forgot-I just got a new job too!! *Sheesh!* Like I didn’t have enough on my plate already?!

Ok, so I have to stop now-got work to do and my professor is going to have a cow since this post is so long (he is really going to miss me :P ) Enjoy the photos & Feed the fishies!

My buddy HERMES!! Loading the Anagama at the end of the last semester.

See that white stuff? Yeah, Tempe (my van) doesn't like it and won't drive in it either-such a drama queen!

OOH! What could this be? Find out-February 12th.

Are these little guys making a come back? Hmmm.

Interesting, but what is it? Come see February 12th.

This is my feeling about it being my final semester!