Thanks to the universe - the studio is filling up with useful stuff

We have been looking for some new trolleys for a while now

The universe must have been heard 

because whilst looking in catalogs for new ones, (costing hundreds of dollars)

 we found these two at the good old dump shop.

A good old clean up and they are good as new. 

So good they are the perfect size to hold our work boards.

We use these for drying and storing work on.

 The wheels makes it easy getting around to the kiln, 

or out of the way for more space to work in the studio

Perfecto!

The new slab roller is wonderful for making work easy

She's getting quite a workout between  the students and myself

One of Gerald's pots ready to get glazed and fired

Some students work ready for the kiln

Gerald getting ready for an exhibition called "Coffee"

hope to show when finished (these are still drying)

Its been a while since I did some flowers and I have missed the process.

Forgot how good it feels to something make the familiar stuff.

Gerald is doing some tests  here for a public art piece. 

More on that later (sorry) They need natural colours and

these are clay and dirt for slips that Gerald dug up locally

We scored this old cleaners trolley at the dump shop too. 

a quick scrub and she's perfect for keeping tools in.

Makes for easy access for class and studio use.

down time in the studio

G is making a new sink to make cleaning up in the studio easier

this is second hand good stuff

 Starting a new flower - satellite dish cut

and some fish started  (just resting on the flower)

G fixed the little kiln today. new elements in and a new regulator

 and she's climbing temperature

like a pro

good old little Tetlow

this one is years old and she's working a treat

 bisque so far - one bit in my first hand built dinner setting

(been meaning to do one for years)

three pieces per place, different colour for each

(the others are still in the kiln)

the sink is nearly ready

Happy new year to us all.

2016

 

This year we will keep dry in the studio with the new Café curtains.

 

We will recycle clay much easier with the new pug mill.

 

Recycled 10 bags in just one hour. Will take much longer to use it.

One of our friends having a class during the Christmas down time.

(we never really stop)

 

We hope to do many more classes in this space this year.

 

We will be happy potting

&

 teaching

&

creating 

&

inspiring

Hello, it's been quite some time.

 

It's been a big year for Elevenlee

We made it into the paper again.

Got some big orders

(this for a wedding planner)

Had some big Craft fairs

Delivered some flowers to new homes

This Raku class went into the night

 

 

 

 

 

Fired this kiln a billion times

Got a new pug mill to recycle our clay easier

Had lots of fun

 

Gerald did some more wood carving

He is making house signs for very happy customers

 

more flowers

 wore out the poor kiln and had to repair

 

 

Out with the old and in with the new.

(kiln elements only not Gerald!)

got lovely pressies from friends (they know me well)

A new slab roller

We are very self sufficient now

Finally got these babies finished

One on the left goes to her new home this weekend.

We have been keeping busy this year

 Hope the next is even better.

Happy and Safe silly season to you all

Thanks for viewing!