http://wongpottery.com 王匋 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:11:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So, my pottery world is now in full swing.  I have shows each month from now until December.  My hope is to be able to do one firing each month to keep my shelves looking stocked with fresh products.  I'm loving the pots I'm making now.  The wax resist adds ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=30 Tonight felt magical, unworldly.  The moon cast it's sliver of a muted shimmer over the snowy hills of southern rural Maine.  Alex and I found ourselves behind the wheel driving through the darkness toward that shimmer to find a hilltop view. I'm finding I'm doing that in my life, figuratively too!  ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=29 I am thrilled with my business this past year.  It is wonderful to have my shows, students, and products continue to grow and evolve.   Pottery brings so much to me in so many ways and I am so greatful for the opportunity to be able to practice this transforming ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=28 Moving into the Autumnal months is  a transition time for me.  I'm moving away from the freedom of summer into the structure of a school year.  My pottery life will slow down a bit, but ever so slightly.  I've still got a show planned for each month through December, as ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=26 I hope everyone is enjoying the long, warm, sunny days of summer and all the activity that it brings.  I'm on vacation from school and am loving spending time in the basement making pots.  I find this is a great time of creative renewal and expression for me.  I have ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=25 Happy Spring! Leaves are emerging from their Winter slumber. Daffodils are bursting forth with joyful yellows. Tulips are soon to enfold their sophisticated buds. Fat groundhogs slyly edge around gardens planning their harvest raids. Wongpottery birdfeeders and flowerpots have emerged from the kiln in their hues of ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=23 I was stoked with the results of the firing.  The sunflower pots came out beautifully.  I've sold most and will sell the rest on Etsy.com once I have that started, sometime in late January.  My sweetie has been busy building a work bench for me so I can get organized in ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=21 I'm currently ramping up for the Annual Portland Pottery Holiday Sale. I've been in the basement the last couple of days mud slinging up a storm. My arm muscles ache, but I have some fun pieces to show for my efforts. My sunflower bowls and coasters did ... http://wongpottery.com/?p=16 Galleries of Shannon's work have been posted.  There are some bugs to workout, but feel free to take a look.  If you are having trouble viewing them, please visit Shannon's Flickr Account.  Thank you. http://wongpottery.com/?p=13