Sunday, October 24, 2010

Come on in to my Studio- BOC Open Studio


I've made a few changes this year to the studio. Last year most of the work was done in that 1920's garage you see up there. Now it just houses equipment and clay. I've still got four kilns, but that big one you see is going away soon. I just don't need it now that I'm not making large scale pottery. Most of the work gets fired in the medium size kiln and then there is the slab roller. I love my slab roller! There is just something wonderful about putting a piece of clay through it and having it come out in one perfect thickness.


I've moved into and completely taken over the study/guest bedroom. It's like my dragon's lair. All of the clay forming and glazing gets done on one 6 foot table. The second table in there is for metal and jewelry work. That's Peter up there looking very pleased with himself after helping me to organize the metal work table. Those little acorns are all ready for glazing and on the table is a batch ready to go into the kiln for the final firing.

I love this cozy little space!


If you've been around my blog at all, you've probably already met Alice. There's old camera shy Bob as well but he pretty much does his own thing each day. What you might not know about Alice is that she is a constant presence in my studio, really anywhere I am. You see, she came home with us 3 years ago when she was 8 weeks old on the day that my son deployed to Iraq. She spent the first 3 months of her life sitting in my lap. We're wonderfully attached to each other. She loves the little indoor studio space too. She's got her sofa and best of all it's air conditioned in summer and heated in winter. Alice is a dog who is totally commited to comfort.

Up at 4pm EST is the second give away! Be sure to hop around see everyone else's studio too. Just click the BOC open studo link at the right to find everyone.

9 comments:

Courtney Breul said...

Love your studio and Alice! Also, love your owl! She is so wonderful.

Mellisa said...

Thanks for sharing your space! Alice looks like such a snuggle-bug :) Don't you just love having furry company while you work?

TesoriTrovati said...

I love these little glimpses, LeAnn. Because when I use your beads and pendants and charms and tell the story to my clients, I can fill them in on the incredible process it takes to bring one to life. That is so very special. Thank you for sharing!

Beverly Herman said...

Alice is such a sweet pup! It's always nice to have company in the studio

Sharon said...

Now I know the long process it takes to create all your lovely beads, and your studio is quite cozy!

moonlitfantaseas said...

you have a very nice studio, and a good companion too!

Alice said...

What a great space to create. Four kilns....oh how I would love to own just one and make pretties like this.

Thanks for sharing!!!! Say hello to Alice for me.

Anonymous said...

Alice is a wonderful being and you are blessed to have her! Give her a warmest hug from me! Thanks for the studio tour!

Marsha of Marsha Neal Studio said...

So happy to see you've moved more into the house for the glazing and jewelry part. Having a separate area is fine, but there is something comforting with being able to stay within the house to do work here and there without running out into the cold or heat. Alice reminds me of one of my dad's golden's that used to have to have some part of himself touching you at all times… What a wonderful companion indeed! Thanks for sharing!