Duke Pottery Blog

County Affair Callicoon

Carolyn — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:11:45 +0000

Join us, July 17, noon -5:00 pm

Callicoon Creek Park, Callicoon NY

A day of art, food, music, fun.

(I’ll be away from the studio today, and hope you will visit in Callicoon)

Monmouth Festival of the Arts

Carolyn — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:02:06 +0000

Happy to be participating in the 40th anniversary of Monmouth Festival of the Arts, Tinton Falls, NJ.

Opening reception April 17, exhibition through April 21, 2010.

Here is just a sampling of some of the work that I’ll be showing. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by to say hello.

Handmade for the Holidays

Carolyn — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:36:06 +0000

Pottery Festival 2009

Carolyn — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:06:25 +0000

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Carolyn — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:58:33 +0000

White Stoneware with Wildflowers

Carolyn — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:08:33 +0000

Once the fields are filled with wildflowers, I can’t wait to use them in my pottery. Summer is such a joy. The landscape is rich with possibilities.

Low-fired White Stoneware

Carolyn — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:49:30 +0000

Here is a series I have been working on using white stoneware, fired at a lower temperature with oxides applied in the firing to enhance the textures. I think the inspiration for these pots come from my years of walking the beach in search of shells.

The “everything” bowls

Carolyn — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:31:12 +0000

I like to make these basic pinch pots with rims in a variety of colors and textures. I call them my “everything” bowls, because that is how you can use them. Great with cereal, ice cream, blueberries, soup, your favorite button collection, pennies, jewelry, paper clips, everything!

Raku Pottery

Carolyn — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:17:16 +0000

Raku is one of my favorite ways of firing. The pots are pulled hot from the kiln (about 1800 degrees), put into a reduction chamber (garbage can) with combustible materials, and then into water. The process has many variables, but the results from a day of firing can be very satisfying.

White Votives

Carolyn — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:23:42 +0000

I love making these white votives. Each one beautiful on its own, or in a series they make quite a statement. Perfect for a summer evening.