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!
It’s getting crazy in here. Party Bowl
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...
How to make a Ceramic Yarn Bowl – A Pottery Tutorial
One of my favorite things to make and one of my best-sellers in the humble Yarn Bowl. These beautiful bowls are the perfect gift for anyone who works with yarn. They always seem to sell very well at fairs and shows because they are unique and pretty.Please note this...
Pottery Studio Safety. Maintain a clean environment
One of the most often talked about subjects on the Pottery Facebook groups I am part of is pottery studio safety. As someone who is very protective of her lungs (my mom died of lung cancer) I would read through these posts, and do my best to understand the hazard and...
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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!Address
1211 N. Broadway
Poteau OK 74953
Hours - Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
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