My Pottery Blog
Welcome to my Pottery Blog
Being a potter has its moments. It’s not always zen-like with pretty colors and Patrick Swayze has never visited. There are just as many disasters as there are successes. I hope to share the process!
Look behind you. Are you Video Meetings appropriate?
The other day I was having a conversation with someone. I don't know how we got onto the subject but she said that, due to the pandemic and quarantine, book sales have skyrocketed. Well, sure, I thought! My Kindle Paper White reader has had quite a workout this last...
A look back on my Pottery Journey in 2020
We can all agree that 2020 was the craziest, most mixed up year in our lives.I turned 65 this year so I have seen many years. 2020 was by far the one that will go down in history. I was one of the lucky ones since I had already retired. I didnt have to go to work, or...
It’s getting crazy in here. Underglaze party style!
A few weeks ago I had a wonderful gal come into the studio to take my "Try it" class. She had done some pottery on the wheel in the past and really wanted to make a fruit bowl. She was a delight to work with because she really took her time to listen with her ears as...
Making Functional Pottery just for me
I rarely make pottery for myself. In fact, I don't remember any piece I made specifically for me. Yet My cupboards are full of my stuff! These pieces that I use and enjoy are all my seconds, that meaning they are pieces that have some flaw that made me uncomfortable...
Sgraffito carving a Hummingbird and Flower Mug
It's been a crazy year, hasn't it. With all that is going on, I have found it hard to stay artistically motivated and I know I am not alone in that feeling. But that doesn't mean I haven't been creating! I have just been a tad slower. One thing I did was bring home...
Start Accepting Credit cards and watch your business grow
I started writing this post on "Accept Credit Cards and watch your business grow" back in January before Covid19 Pandemic became a real thing. Once the virus hit and the world shut down, accepting credit cards no longer seemed all that important. All Shows were being...
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About Me
My name is Dani and I am the potter behind this page! I am retired and having a ball being the artist I always wanted to be. My studio is located in SE Oklahoma and I share it with two cats, Emily and Max. Have a look around!Love my Website Look?
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1211 N. Broadway
Poteau OK 74953
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