The latest Raid plates are now clear-glazed and fired. I think my guests will be pleased with the final results. For each artist there’s a story behind the choices of colours and shapes, with just a few recognizable images. I do enjoy offering them the chance to play with underglazes on plates and hope that we can continue to do this next year.
Karen likes to paint these little dishes. I do like her swirly shapes on these.
She brought along a plate that Eric had painted at home. Now he mainly draws, she tells us. The yellow and orange coupe is Karen’s.
Monique used a tree image on her two plates, and then almost obscured it with layers of other colours. As ever, her work is considered, subtle and delightful.
Renée spent her day working on this one large round platter. Oh my, look at those colours, shapes and that profile! Check the back too.
Cathy, on only her second Raid, chose a large oval platter. She used tape to leave a message on both sides. The elongated letters form an interesting design, and the final glaze has brightened the contrast. Yes, she spotted the one missing letter. It happens.
I did enjoy having visitors working in my studio again. Thanks Monique, Renée, Karen and Cathy for a stimulating day. I painted this plate with slips alongside them that day. Just fun.
This is probably my final blog of 2024 so Alan and I send our best wishes for a Happy Christmas season. Ours will be much quieter than usual but we’ll look forward to larger family gatherings in the New Year.
Meanwhile we will be welcoming TriCity Potters to our house for the annual Christmas potluck party, on Wednesday next. Then we’ll continue to declutter as we move forward with our plan to leave our old house and find a smaller abode somewhere nearby. There will be a big studio clear-out in the Spring. Of course I plan to take some pottery equipment with me. The kiln could be donated to a community ‘makers’ hub’, with a hope to use it occasionally. Come on Port Moody. What can we do to make that happen?
Merry Christmas to you and Allan, so enjoy your blog. Best wishes for your downsizing!
Best, Dianne.
I call your plate “thunder, lightning and rain”.
I like that, Julia! Have a good Toronto Christmas!