Our dearest @Suza Roswandowicz opened a kiln a few weeks back and didn't like a bowl that she had refired. I thought it was gorgeous and told her so. She was kind enough to send it to me, with a special note, and a couple of other thoughtful gifts. But the greatest gift of all is the friendship that we share. Little did I know, when I started my pottery journey, that it would enrich my life in so many ways. Thank you, Suza, from the bottom of my heart! Here is the video of the gifts that were sent. Please join me in sharing the love that spread from Germany throughout the world! https://youtu.be/XtIV0tbALGY

@Ona Papageorgiou as requested here is my first attempt at a teapot. Glaze is 3 x Satin Oribe.

I did a rush job on the editing. This was posted today. I hope you enjoy! Some things didn't work out, but that's life. We learn and move on! https://youtu.be/_w-6fK7CmYY

I'm getting to the point where I think some of my stuff maybe the right quality to sell. However I'm looking for ideas on how to display things. I've bought a couple of shelves from temu but they don't really work as I thought they would. So looking for ideas from the collective hive mind. If you have links and recommendations, even better. It doesn't help that I only have a 4ft (120cm) table at home. How do you display your pieces? Especially bigger pieces?

April is here (almost), and with it comes that little shift that gets us outside again, into the light, into the fresh air, and a bit closer to everything around us. Nature is waking up, and so is our creativity! 🌸✨ This month, we are taking our inspiration straight from nature. And yes, that includes pretty much everything you can think of. Flowers, plants, and organic shapes 🌼 Animals and all kinds of creatures 🐾 Landscapes, textures, and the little details you suddenly start noticing 🌊 Your task is to create something that reflects what you see or feel when you step outside. Or even what you think you see when you stare at a cloud for a little too long 👀 It can be anything you like. A sculpture. A functional piece. Something painted, carved, printed, or fully experimental. 🎨 There are no limits here, only your interpretation. 🌱 One important rule Your piece should be created in April. Not something you pull out of your shelf thinking, “well, this kind of fits.” Nice try! 😄 Just like spring creates something new, this is your moment to do the same. You can also challenge yourself a little. Try something you have not done before. Go for that idea that once felt a bit too tricky. See what happens if you just give it a go. And of course, you are very welcome to share your ideas, your process, your progress, or even those moments where things are not quite working yet. That is all part of it, and honestly where the good stuff happens. Let’s inspire each other, learn from each other, and maybe surprise ourselves along the way! 💛 By the end of the month, we will hopefully have a whole collection of pieces that show just how much creativity this season can spark. Now go out, look around, and then get your hands dirty! 🌿✨