Creating pottery is always a look into the future. Especially when functional and seasonal items are the most likely items to be requested. We were unexpectedly invited to the Blandy Home and Garden Show http://blandy.virginia.edu/our-foundation/fosa-annual-events/2019-garden-fair So I started throwing planters, bird feeders, houses, and baths this weekend to get ready. This forms are new for […]
Author Archives: Jim & Lucinda
Let us Introduce Ourselves
Jim and I are the owners of Leaman Pottery, a cottage operation in the Catoctin Mountains. We suspect we live somewhere near Camp David but have never tried to determine exactly where Camp David is located. Its highly unlikely we would be invited in any event, so it really doesn’t matter! As an introduction to […]
5 Part-time to Full-time Changes I to Love
With the holidays over and family obligations now at a minimum, my throwing schedule has taken on a new rhythm. I was thinking today of the things that make throwing pots on the potters wheel as a full-time clay artist more enjoyable than working at clay part-time with the responsibilities of a full time job […]
Wonderful Day in the Studio
Spent a great day in the studio today. Everything out of the kiln was perfect and I actually managed 3 out of 3 double chip and dip bowls without any cracks. This is a first. I think I have finally mastered the assembly of this piece. They seem to make great wedding gifts. Started on […]
New Offerings for Spring!
Here are the glazed brie bakers, colanders, berry bowls and mugs for this spring. We have decided to open an Etsy shop as well as show my work in the Little Pottery Shop. The new owner of the Little Pottery Shop, Dana, is keeping me busy with French Butter keepers and berry bowls as it […]
New Owner at Little Pottery Shop
The new owner at the Little Pottery Shop has sold a canister set that had been “hidden” on the back of a shelf for 3 years. He has painted and redesigned the displays and sales have picked up. Of course the weather has helped tremendously now that the very short spring and summer have arrived. Have […]
Throwing Again!
After a very long winter, surgery, rehab, and taking care of my Mom, finally throwing again this spring. Spent a fabulous day in the studio yesterday making brie bakers and French Butter keepers. Hope to have them glazed by next weekend. Have a large number of mugs glazed and ready for the last fire along with […]
Fresh Starts 2014
After several joint set-backs, I am now “fixed” with new hip and new back. I have discovered a winning glaze combination and I am currently in the process of throwing a whole set of dishes and serving pieces for myself. I have also been asked to join the Pottery Guild of Frederick and will be […]
Spring African Violet Planters
Tried photography at the Little Pottery Shop Studio today and think I did okay but what do you all think?
Learning the Photography Part of Pottery
Here is a different view of the porcelain butter dishes. Just figuring out how to use all the software to get my blog off to a good start 🙂
