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 | Apr 11, 2013 | Education
“You’re not a cowgirl until you fall off ten times,” sighed my teenaged riding teacher at my tenth riding lesson. She held the pony’s reins as the mare looked down at me dubiously. Dusting off my jeans and sniffling, I ignored the pain in my...
by KP | Apr 4, 2013 | Education
I always seem to run into my friend Joe at the coffeeshops near where we live. On a couple of occasions, I’ve encountered him twice – at two different places – on the same day. Joe is an educator, a mathematician, a genius, and a provocateur....
by KP | Apr 3, 2013 | Education
My first post over on ALT/space.  Writing for a broader audience, working with an editor, considering message – all new challenges.  Worthwhile ones, I think. ALT/space · Worth the Mess | Kate Plows.
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 21, 2013 | Education
For the record, I’m blogging here for a few days. Â I’m at NCECA in Houston, TX, and my students are following – and occasionally posting comments on – my conference blog. Back to this blog on the flipside.
