Nov 8, '10, 5:27 PM
The Chinese character symbolizes “double happiness”. It makes me happy making these pots, and I hope you are happy using or gifting them!
I make everyday pots for people; that's how I
share the magical transformation of raw earth elements into ceramic
vessels.
The clay’s
softness and plasticity is revealed in the thrown forms; the faceting and
fluting are for the users’ touch; brushwork for their eye. Organic forms:
leaves, gourds, and Monterey Bay are my inspirations. My Chinese-American
heritage and many years in Asian villages are my cultural references.
I “plastic
bag-pugmill” re-cycled stoneware clays, buy mid-fire range porcelain clay, and
make up a subdued palette of Chun, Val Cushing and Van Gilder glazes.
My apprenticeship to
local production potter, Joel Magen, taught me the rhythm of pottery, and to
work in series, to learn and to evolve.
DOUBLE HAPPINESS POTTERY'S SECOND ANNUAL SALE
December 10 – 11, 17 – 18, 2011
Sat & Sun 11 am – 4 pm
A percentage of sales will be donated to Santa Cruz Ombudsman program.
Wendy King
143 Mason Street
Santa Cruz CA 95060
doublehappinesspottery@gmail.com
A percentage of sales will be donated to Santa Cruz Ombudsman program.
Wendy King
143 Mason Street
Santa Cruz CA 95060
doublehappinesspottery@gmail.com
