Category Archives: Pottery

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tried photography at the Little Pottery Shop Studio today and think I did okay but what do you all think?

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 🙂

Here are the efforts of Shannon’s photography lesson with me this morning. What a great time we had talking camera settings and lighting issues! Can’t wait to try my skills at home in Maryland light. The light here at Shannon Edmond’s Photography in Southern California is perfect for sure.