by KP | Jul 22, 2013 | Ceramics, Education
This weekend, I took a pot for a hike, prefaced by three surprises. The third surprise was how well this small vase fit my hand. That should not have been a surprise, really, but it was, this fleeting little gasp of a smile as I lifted it from the box. I will find...
by KP | Jun 1, 2013 | Ceramics, Education
Yesterday, a bright, accomplished junior who had just completed my upper-level Ceramics class stopped by the studio to talk. This student worked consistently and thoughtfully throughout the class. His technical skill improved a great deal, and we are both quite proud...
by KP | May 9, 2013 | Ceramics, Education
I spent my teaching day today making planters. Big planters – or at least big for someone who spends most of her time crafting cups or soup bowls. Last night, I heard from a friend that he had been promoted at work. The promotion is a very deserved one, and...
by KP | Mar 28, 2013 | Ceramics, Education
Crossposted from my NCECA 13 Blog One of the most thoughtful lectures I’ve heard at NCECA in all the years I’ve been attending was delivered by Namita Gupta Wiggers on Thursday. Â Ms. Wiggers is the Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Contemporary...
by KP | Mar 14, 2013 | Ceramics, Education
I’ve been thinking a lot about cups lately. Â Some of my students would argue that I think about cups 24-7, but I really do make time for other things. Â Like bowls. The featured picture is of Alex’s cup. Â My Ceramics 3 students are making 25 mugs, and at...
by KP | Mar 7, 2013 | Ceramics, Education
This essay was published at ALT/Space, a publication of Teaching Artist Journal. Recently, my friend Charlotte gave me some advice.  Her pottery was selling much better than my own, and I asked about her secrets.  When she started talking, I politely interrupted her...
