Happy New Years everyone! 2011 marked my greatest creative success to date. I’ve learned a lot about clay, glazes and expectations in the craft world. I passed standards with the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, proceeded through shop committee and sold products not only at the CCNL shop but also online through Etsy. Patience and self control is something I developed from the process of making ceramics.
On another note, I have another piece started for Julia. This is a large reef ball. (formally known as a deep sea sponge but not many people make the connection with the two so I’m officially changing it. Reef balls are man-made coral reefs made out of concrete used to replace coral reefs in damaged areas. Look very similar.) The ball was wheel thrown (thank you soo much Keith!) and the holes were carved out after it was leather hard. My favorite part about this piece is the inside. I carved sand ripples in the bottom to give it a tropical effect in the tank. Can’t wait till this one is glazed.
Caving Inn 