Evelyne Schoenmann

found a potential house with studio space

used my new tile racks fire Raku yesterday. very happy with the results as the tile racks. had them custom made.

Almost done hanging drywall on my studio ceiling. 8 sheet done 4 to go. And singing, "all by myself". Yup, I'll be happy to wedge a ton of clay after this.

I 'have new favorite throwing clay..nara 5. I'll have see will fire well alternative firing techniques as well as with glazes. loved working with this weekend.'.

just received my newest book on Medieval pottery. I think the entire name is "A Dated Type-Series of London Medieval Pottery, Part 4: Surrey Whitewares" 1988. Its full of pictures, illustrations, and archaeological data. The last ten minutes have been great!!

Firing another celadon test, progressing right along to perfect surfaces. On another note, just had the best throwing night of my life. Out of body experience, blissfulness and peace. Was freaking amazing.

posted pictures from the workshop in Scotland in my gallery under its on album. I also saw some great Lucie Rie pots and a collection of bernard Leach and family pots.

I forget how nice throwing porcelain is. Bought a bag of 365, never have tried it before. very nice indeed.

I finally gotten my hands on the clay after more than a year and two hand surgeries. Yaay!

Heading to Yosemite, Kings, and Sequoia next week, be gone for 8 days. Hope to have wifi. Hope to see some potters and potteries

Anyone have dreams about ceramics? I had one last night where I was trying to raku a complex piece and all these other people showed up and were building makeshift raku kilns out of inappropriate materials and causing great danger and making a huge mess. Makes me grateful for our safe and simple set up.

I am looking for a white slip recipe to use on a red earthenware clay body. Any suggestions?

packing for colder weather in Scotland and my Alternative firing workshop May 20-22. Sounds like we're taking the high road over the mountains and around the river Clyde. The scenery looks amazing.They have 5 raku kilns ready to go. Will post lots of photos or maybe just la link to them.

ready to go home.

NCECA....maybe 2017, Maybe 2018

almost completely packed up for a complicated journey North. Looking forward to seeing friends along the way. See you at NCECA

finished two raku kilns yesterday but not the flashing idea. These are oil drum kilns with 1/3 cut off. Also added a burner holder. One is a replacement for my smaller raku kiln and the other is for a friend. the flashing ended up around the grapefruit trees for protection against rates. It seems to be working.

Feeling good...almost have enough to fill my kiln-main purpose is to bisque mold forms for smalls-and wow, I love my slab roller!

New books arrived, including Denice's suggestions. Very excited to start playing!

I replaced the filters in my respirator this morning...and the old ones were just nasty, meaing I should have already done this months ago. This is a Potter/Public Service Annnouncement.

Is anyone else not liking the new sign in page, besides me? There's no "Remember Me" option in which to keep myself logged in. Very annoying!

Did my first glaze firing in my new L&L kiln on Christmas Eve. Turned out very well.

I am going to have a lot of time to read while I wait in the coming months, anyone have any opinions on a few good pottery books, informative or inspirational or both?

I have had bad luck with my pots lately. Hydra exploded and the family tree vases I made for parents christmas gift look like a 10 yr olds school project.

Taking a day off for tamale making....and CARNITAS!! Merry Christmas, all!