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 😊

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? 😊

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

In less than 10 hours Im opening the store and it feels so wonderful and great! I’ll film tomorrow and put it up for you 🙏🏼💕🎉🎈🇸🇪 I wish all of you could be there with me ❤️