Fine and Functional.

Opening night of the pop-up trailer studio shop went better than I could have expected.  I am so excited about the opportunity to continue to build relationships with my community and ceramic customers.  

I loved inviting everyone into my workspace and sharing my s...

With my first pop-up shop just over a week away (Friday, August 18th 530-9pm @ Newberg Coffee Cottage!) I can say, wow we are going to make it!  I think, I hope... no we are!

Today the local paper, The Newberg Graphic, ran a little feature story on the trailer and the p...

I realized it has been a couple of months since my last update here... how did that happen? Oh yeah, summer.  Well we have been working (and playing) hard this summer and we have accomplished a lot!

We have a date for an "open studio" celebration.  That date is Friday A...

This weekend I got into the studio at the University where I teach Art History and made some ceramic work.  It felt so good to be working in clay.  As much as I've enjoyed the trailer renovation so far, it means less time for the artwork that I am ultimately making the...

We began paneling the studio this past weekend.  We were so very lucky to have the help from our friend Justin. *THANKS JUSTIN!* Justin was also the first person to donate to the studio's GO FUND ME account and I'm throwing in an extra perk for him (a cheese board) bec...

We have been working on the trailer for several weeks now and have accomplished both a lot and a little!  Here are a few images of the transformation so far and what we have done!

Clean and install/seal windows (including replacing glass for one window)

Replace framing o...

If you would like to become a modern day arts patron and contribute to my new studio space there are many opportunities and ways you can do so!

For ease and simplicity I have set up a "Go Fund Me" Account

Here is a list of physical items that we still need.

If you would l...

Finding time, finding resources, finding space.   Finding these and others is often a part of the struggle we all have.  What we hope to do with these found aspects may differ, but many of us are searching for more.

As a maker, I solve problems by creating....