I’m so sorry I missed the live chat again, but I actually went out! to a wedding, which was great fun😊 but sadly didn’t find my new husband 😆 and today I opened the kiln to these beauties and thank you @Kim Undseth to the glaze combos 💕 The small vase has new to me Amaco Satin Matte Moss 😊

Following on from our Skool call last night, I promised I would share the little video clip my hubby captured on his drive home last night. We live in a tiny place called Far Forest here in the UK. Our home is tucked away at the end of a single track lane which only leads to 4 properties, and we’re incredibly lucky to have around 4 acres of land — about 3 acres of that being woodland/forest. One of the things we absolutely love about living here is the wildlife. We regularly hear muntjac deer calling to each other (if you’ve never heard them before… they honestly sound slightly terrifying 😂 like a strange screaming bark in the woods!). We often spot them on our security cameras, especially at night, but yesterday evening Mark was incredibly lucky. Just as the light was fading after a rain shower, a mother muntjac crossed in front of the car… and then her tiny baby followed behind 🥹 Honestly, we have NEVER seen one so young before. It looked the size of a little rabbit. Absolutely precious. It made me think again about our conversation on the call about wildlife and how “normal” animals for one country can sound so exotic and fascinating to someone else. Yes majority of us were freaked out at Nat from @Mudmagics spider bite and would not be able to sleep at night! So now I’m curious…What animals, birds, insects or reptiles do you regularly see where you live that feel completely normal to you — but might seem unusual or exotic to the rest of us? 😊

The weather was cold (55F, 13c) but cooperated as the rain stopped a couple hours before the popup! My sale was 10-4 and I was still setting up at 9:50 when the first person arrived! My hubby had painted 7 spots in the barnyard to help people know where to park and those spaces were all full plus we had overflow into the field from 9:50 - 12:30pm! From 12:30-4 there were 1-3 carloads browsing and buying. I almost sold out but still have some pieces… some I’m truly surprised didn’t sell (like my little cookie cutter trinket dishes). I had 40-45 sales, many with multiple pieces. My husband snapped a few photos but I was not able to get any video as I had hoped 🤷🏻‍♀️ Highlights: - the interactions with people and talking clay in general. - Seeing those handful of people who spent close to an hour picking their perfect pieces! - Connecting with a clay sculpture artist from just down the road! - Seeing young people pick out something for Mom or friends gifts. - Seeing some good friends and neighbors stop by to support. - A lovely friend who is also a master gardener made three beautiful bouquets for my tables. Due to day job work commitments, I didn’t do everything I wanted but thanks to fellow potters on here and friends, I made the mental commitment to NOT berate myself for things I didn’t do. I’m reframing to things I’ll work to do next time: - those great labels that Audrey showed us how to do in one of her videos - Keep a better inventory and at least count pieces like Diana has shared she does for their markets. - Price pieces the day before the market I’m sure more ideas will come to mind. After the market my husband helped me pack up and he scooped me away to take me out to dinner, it was a good day filled with connections, pottery, new ideas and new beginnings 😊 (Also, I’m tired! 😂)

They bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart. While I don’t do realistic art/sculpture, I saw something like these simplistic animals over a year ago and wanted to make myself a herd of elephants and finally gave it a go! I’ve always been fascinated by the elephant system of community which scientists say highlight: - A circle of protection around the community - Shared strength - Deep loyalty - Lifelong bonds As our potters community grows I see this happening all around the group… so, if you’re so inclined, please join the herd 😊

Hey you guys! Im so busy with the store until opening on Friday 🎉 and im laying here in bed and just cries with gratitude and love for Astrid and her work! She’s been a potter for 2 years and are gonna sell her pottery in my store!! Can you understand my proudness! Please community send this sweetest Swedish potter Astrid all your love and I know you will! She’s invited to this community so I hope she comes and if you guys would go and follow her on her Instagram 🙏🏼🥰❤️ (The pattern is traditional Delsbo sewing pattern and it’s so loved in my area) https://www.instagram.com/dufakeramik?igsh=ZmNtd3U5ZnZlYXRo