Yesterday was kiln fixing day

Yesterday was the dreaded day to tear the kiln down and replace some bricks and put new elements in. Never a fun activity!  Ed from Continental Clay in Minn MN gave me some great pointers on brick replacement. Thanks Ed!
Once done I was limping around like a ninety yr old but the initial cone 04 burn out firing completed as usual. PTL! I got up at midnight to check on it and it was complete. Hopefully I won't have to do this for another year!

A rainy weekend has continued into a Monday. Hard to believe that it's June, we in Northern Wisc never had an April, and spring happened suddenly in late May. But, the studio is open and flowers planted. Pottery is being made as well as Barry weaving more baskets.

I have made earring bowls before, but this is a new addition, the ring holder bowl

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186172347/handmade-pottery-ring-bowl-jewelry-dish?



Ring bowls are not new, but very handy for countertop or dresser. Made like you throw an apple baker!

It might be getting to spring....

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODYxNTY3NHwyNzI1ODM0Mzc0/breakfast-at-my-garden