–thanks for a great party

Tracy and I had a lovely time at our Belle’s Nest Reception on September 17 in Sierra Madre.  We saw lots of old friends and made several new acquaintances as well.  It’s nice to know that so many interesting people can be brought together, all in the name of tile.

Thanks so much to Gloria and Elena at the “Nest” for hosting the event.  It was a pleasure to share the evening with Lori Koop and Cynthia Gonzales–both lovely women with beautiful work that is unique to them.  Tracy and I know Cynthia through the Monrovia studio where we fire cone 10.  I have known Lori for many years and I love that our lives have continued to intersect over the years.  Lori’s kiln is where we fire our cone 6 wares.

As a reference, I might add that cone 6 can be about 2165 – 2269 degrees and gives us our bright glaze colors–reds, yellows and oranges with a bit more opacity.  And cone 10 is more like 2284 – 2381 degrees and allows us our earthy, translucent colors.  Both temperature ranges offer us something different and beautiful.

We are currently working towards a show in early December at Wheelhouse Ceramics in Monrovia, California.  Please stay tuned for more tile and information soon.

p.s.   Tracy and I are very thankful for the support of our friends and family.