Happy Potters’ new members jump into the mud

Jackie Graham creates a unique bowl.

Jackie Graham creates a unique bowl.

Jan Marx

Eager to get their hands dirty and make something beautiful, our seven new members are busy taking lumps of clay and changing them into unique forms. Enthusiasm for pottery has blossomed throughout the club thanks to several established craft men/women. Carolyn and Wayne Detjen, Judie Smothers, Jo Hanes, Liz Katz, Mary Joe Manchester, MayVaughn Walters, Dawn Schiegg, Nancy Lussier and Gary Triebsch happily answer the questions of new members as well as inspiring them and everyone who comes to “play” (no “work” here) in the studio. A look at our display windows demonstrates an increasing excitement with what can be accomplished.

The club’s next new member orientation is in April. Already the sign-up list is nearly full. Anyone interested in joining the club should come to the studio and provide contact information in order to be included. We provide training as well as classes throughout the year.