This past summer, I had the pleasure of co-organizing a session at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Maine focused on ceramic vessels new and old. Along with co-organizer Ginger Lukas, we were joined by a potters and sculptors from around the world. The discussions, food, and time in the barn studio were invigorating. It was great to spend so much time in a studio with friends old and new and to experience summer in Maine.
As part of the residency, Ginger and I cooked up this pottery mad libs generator. Check it out here.
Here’s a few pics of Watershed, including the buildings, sculptures on the grounds, shard pile, and neighboring sheep:
And here’s some of the work I made in the 12-day session.
Cheetos Crunchy bag, salt-fired stoneware, 2019
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, salt-fired stoneware, 2019
Decorated Plastic Crate, earthenware, 2019
Landscape crate, salt-fired stoneware, 2019
Landscape Crate, (detail), salt-fired stoneware, 2019
I made an earthenware license plate to contribute to the “collection” of sculptures that have been left in the barn throughout the years.
This stoneware crock didn’t completely dry and I blew out the bottom in the firing. I took a hammer to it and kept these pieces.
Beginning to decorate the big crock, in the Watershed barn.
If you are interested in learning more, definitely take a look at upcoming sessions at Watershed.