This afternoon I packed jugbirds into a UPS box which is 18″ x 12 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, just a little smaller than the allowable size for ‘carry-on’. It works well because if I don’t try to check the pots, just carry them carefully, I can use less bubble wrap etc. They feel good and snug in the box.
But I have been asked to show photos of the seven that I am taking to http://www.primaveragallery.co.uk, in Cambridge, shortly after I arrive in England on Wednesday.
The wildest jug bird is the Scarlet Macaw. I’ve given him a white and dark grey bill, and the crazy red, yellow, green and blue feathers that the real Macaws of Guatemala have.
A new design is an English Robin. I’ve made a North American Robin before but this little guy is much more like the familiar Christmas card fellow.
There’s another Green Woodpecker, which my sister says she sees on the grass in her Hampshire garden. I just love the bright green!
The others are birds I’ve taken to Cambridge before – a Great Tit, Kingfisher, Seagull and Puffin. It’ll be interesting to see if there are any left from last September.
I also left some salty jugbirds then but I haven’t been able to join a salt firing this year so working with stoneware will be something to look forward to when I get back.
In another blog I’ll post photos of the other jugbirds that came out of this recent firing – most of them have already been spoken for. And good news is that the Rainbow Lorikeet jugbird arrived safely in Queensland, Australia and is much loved!
After this short holiday visiting family near Cambridge and in southern England I’ll have lots more to post in my blog. I can’t stop myself from taking photos and already I’m looking forward to checking galleries and public art, as well as seeing the countryside and ancient buildings.
Alan will be busy at his desk but I hope will find time to get out on his bike or join the kids for supper. We had a first ‘sleepover’ with our oldest grandson Caleb this week. We found enough energy to keep up with him and loved having him play with sand and trucks outside and listening to stories read by Alan. Here’s just one photo of yours truly with ‘Cayeb’, captivated by a twirly wind ornament.
