Week after TWO :)

Whew!  Almost forgot to post a blog for this past week.  Would have been bad J 

Anyhow, this past week was quite eventful.  We have finally hit the ground running on building the new train kiln.  As you will see from the photos-it is hard work, but it will definitely be worth it! Not to mention, being able to be a part of this-I am also learning valuable knowledge that will also help me in some of my plans for my home.  Laying a good foundation is paramount in anything one does! (Thank you Steph for the photos included in this blog)

I also got more opportunity to research the necessities of my solo show for this semester.  For instance, I don’t need to make as many pieces as I first thought because it would cause too much clutter in the Spacelab.  Seeing that my show is about a form of simplicity-clutter is bad (thank you Brian!).  Even though I do not have to make as many pieces, I am not content to lessen the challenge on myself.  I am going to try to make this a show to remember (at least for me and those who will attendJ).   I have included a few more photos of a few of the pieces in progress for your viewing pleasure.

I am also excited to say that I will also be experimenting with engobes this semester!  I have discovered some older recipes and a well-equipped glaze room that will help me on this endeavor.  Not to mention, an amazingly open-minded professor that is supportive of my experimenting endeavors!

Lastly, I have begun my experimentation of working with slabs to create unique cups and other functional ware.  I have included a photo of my very first slab cup.

Until next week-“rollin, rollin, rollin keep dem slabs-a-rollin, CLAY HIGH!!”