Bohemian Rhapsody

The wonderfully talented duo, Angela McCluskey and Paul Cantelon, are both dear friends and have been supporters of my work for years. Within the delightfully original home live many of my bowls, teapots and vases - several seen in this beautiful photo of Madame McCluskey herself.

Click on link to see full article and most certainly investigate their music - magic for the ears and soul.

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The Blues Time

Blue...the color of expansive sky, the color of the mysterious deep sea, the color of the Blue Jay's feathers, the color of my sweetheart's eyes...oh, how I love you color blue...as long as you are not the color of my mood.

Ceramics Technical Magazine Article

Several days ago I received messages from fellow ceramic artists mentioning that, unbeknownst to me, I appeared in the very respected industry magazine, Ceramics Technical.

After obtaining my copy and turning the pages, I found myself with full smile sat at the potter's wheel while working at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. I was filled with delight and happiness - not necessarily for wondering what I had done (if anything) to earn my spot on the page - but more so, because the glorious memories I had of Haystack washed over me.

In the words of Stuart Kestenbaum, Haystack "represents a remarkable confluence of nature, design and creative process." 'Indeed' is the only word I can add to a perfectly stated comment.

Life and it's responsibilities sometimes pull us from the things we really enjoy doing - in my case, pottery & teaching. The challenge of finding the time to create is always present as I move through my busy life. But the universe has subtle and surprising ways of reminding us to do what we know we have been put on earth to accomplish. Viewing the photo of myself and recognizing "joy" was like a gentle finger tapping me to say "make the time and nourish the soul."

I thank the universe and Haystack for my once in a life time experience - and the sweet reminder that came two years later.

The Art of Hand Picking Great Teas & Hand-Made Pottery Blend Together

Recently opened on Morton Street in the West Village of New York, is a Parisian style cafe & tea shop filled with the finest teas selected from around the world. Run by the world's youngest tea master and successful restaurantuar Nilesh Dawda L'Age de The (in french meaning "The Age of Tea" and "The" being pronounced "Tay") offers a myriad of teas from estates that honor fair labor standards and practice organic and eco-sustainable farming methods.
Additionally, executive Chef, Hergott has taken great care to create the most delicious line of macaroons in over seventy varieties. Flavors range from the most velvety smooth vanilla to a subtly earthy white truffle, from a decadent pure origin dark chocolate to a light fruity and floral apricot lavender as well as the most satisfying High Tea Time English style sandwiches all served upon sandwich & dessert plates I designed and hand-made.
I was most happy when I was approached to design something special for the delicious offerings to be enjoyed by guests.
How very fitting that teas which are hand-picked and hand-blended should be accompany these tasty morsels on hand-made tableware!!! Be sure to give yourself a luxurious break from the bustle of city at L'Age de The and try one of their creative and rare blend teas mid-afternoon.

Upcoming Workshops & Other News

I will be teaching a workshop this upcoming week at the Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Sciences in NJ. Inspired by nature and beautiful gardens, which are a work of art themselves, I came up with the idea for the following workshop:

Garden Whimsy
Wednesday, August 24
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
04-AR10G-11
Instructor: Kerith Creo
Create your own clay features to enhance the beauty and originality
of your outdoor garden! The instructor will teach and
demonstrate handbuilding skills necessary to craft a beautiful
hanging bird feeder, clay flowers to mask the tough-to-grow
spots, or a beautiful birdhouse. All materials included. Return to
pick up glazed work.
Fee: $60
Fee w/ Member Discount: $45

Also I am very happy and thankful to those that appreciate and have bought my work - in the last few weeks I have sold nearly 25 pieces out of Wildflowers Too Gallery. Be sure to stop by to see new works put in the gallery every week.

Flattery from A-far

Today I received a lovely morning message in my in-box. It's very flattering to be recognized for our hard efforts, especially when the author (a stranger to me) has included my work in the company of some of history's finest potters - such as Lucie Rie, early 17th C. Japanese Potters, Otto Naztler- whose work is held in museums around the world for his brilliant glazes and John Britt, a published author on successful oxidation firing.
Of thousands of images on-line I am thankful and humbled to be highlighted in such fine company as a great example of oxidation fired pottery.

Lee's work is beautiful so be sure to visit her web-site and if on the west coast pay a visit to her studio on the Olympic Peninsula.

Hi Kerith

Just wanted to let you know that I featured one of your beautiful teapots on my blog today. I like to include pictures of great pottery that's been fired in oxidation - just to show that you can get nice results without reduction. Your piece is here www.leedanielspottery.wordpress.com. I included a link to your website.

Cheers - Lee

Lee Daniels Pottery
www.leedanielspottery.com
leedanielspottery@me.com

A Gem of a Gallery

Wildflowers Art Gallery located in Barnegat Light recently opened and I am happy to be exhibiting my work there. Crickett Luker, owner, is a wonderful energy in Barnegat Light. An artist herself, she opened her doors July 3rd showing the works of over 20 artists and craftspeople from far and wide. Inside the gallery visitors will find paintings, glass, photography, pottery and more. I am very excited to be the only potter whose work is displayed tastefully throughout the gallery mixed in good company with the work of many talented artists.