Jennifer Hill and Peggy Villagomez The Happy Potters having been busy this spring and enjoying classes taught by advanced potters in the club. An extruder class and a dipping class were held and taught by JoAnn Hanes and Gary Triebsch. The extruder technique enables the potter to create different shapes and sizes of objects. The…
Peggy Villagomez Many Happy Potters make items that are functional and oh so good for food and drink; other members create items that are decorative and whimsical. This month’s highlighted artist, Judie Smothers, fits into the latter category. Judie joined the Happy Potters in March 2013 to rekindle a craft enjoyed while in college. After…
Peggy Villagomez As promised in my December article and with a delay due to being a little under the weather, the welcoming of The Happy Potters new friend was delayed. But without any further delay, say hello to our little friend “Skutt,” our new, front-loading kiln. Many, many thanks to Robson as well as those…
Peggy Villagomez The Happy Potters held its last workshop of the year in November. It was a “show and tell” workshop. Members brought in pieces they had made or bought and shared the details of how they made them and glazes used. Some shared their experiences, new techniques and tools used and what they learned…
Peggy Villagomez The Happy Potters were busy creating wonderful pieces for the Craft Bazaar that was held in October. They also took a trip to Gruene, TX for the annual Texas Clay Festival. There they attended workshops and learned helpful tips and observed new techniques. Every month the Happy Potters feature a potter of the…
Peggy Villagomez Happy Potters has grown to 57 members strong this year. There also is a myriad of talents within the group. Some of the potters are professionals, and there are those like myself who are novices. But don’t be intimidated to try pottery because those within the group are very willing to share their…
Peggy Villagomez The Happy Potters have been busy creating pieces to sell at the upcoming Craft Bazaar which will be on October 24 and October 25. Every month the Happy Potters feature a potter of the month. The month of September will feature creations by Pat Sabo. Stop by and take a look. A few…