Japanese ceramic artist/potter Yoshihiko Yoshida will be visiting Oregon during the last 2 weeks of May 2011, and will be giving workshops and slideshows (+ 1 gallery show) at the following 2 venues. 1. Clatsop Community College, Astoria (1653 Jerome Ave., Astoria, OR 97103) Ø Gallery show at Art Center Gallery on CCC campus, MayContinue reading “Yoshohiko Yoshida Workshops & Lectures”
Author Archives: slcdavis
Photography: Thank God for Digital!
Some years ago my ceramics teacher at the time encouraged me to begin learning to photograph my work. This was the early 2000s, and although it doesn’t feel all that long ago, digital cameras had not yet replaced 35mm, at least in the realm of art documentation. So I drove into Portland to find theContinue reading “Photography: Thank God for Digital!”
Marketing Mondays
Today is Marketing Monday, episode two. I’ve decided to stay home on Mondays, instead of commuting in to my studio, so that I can spend some QT marketing myself and my wares. This will save me about $20-25 per month in gas, however, the idea is that the big dividends come from the fruits ofContinue reading “Marketing Mondays”
5th Annual Blossom Festival Pottery Sale
I’d like to invite you all to visit my first studio, located in the woods at the foot of Mt. Hood, outside Hood River, Oregon. It’s time for my annual Blossom Festival Sale, in conjunction with the Hood River County Blossom Festival. I typically use this sale to “clean out the closet,” and make roomContinue reading “5th Annual Blossom Festival Pottery Sale”
A Gold Mine in Gresham
I have one of the best gigs out there for a potter like me…edging my way into the professional sphere, having just found my true voice in pottery, and feeling confident (even on top of the world at times) about my future. That gig is Ceramics Technician at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon.Continue reading “A Gold Mine in Gresham”
Fresh from the Woodfire
Our first firing of the newly remodeled Little Woody was a resounding success. The bottom did get a little too hot a little too fast, requiring some adjustments of the secondary dampers during the firing, but hopefully all we need to do is tweak the bagwall (a little taller with smaller gaps between the bricks).Continue reading “Fresh from the Woodfire”
A Sneak Peek
We’re scheduled to unload the Little Woody, after our inaugural firing Tuesday, at noon today. Carol and Jeannette are coming in early to unbrick the door, but I just couldn’t help myself! I took down the first few courses of brick, so I could get a good look at the top shelf. And it isContinue reading “A Sneak Peek”
Weekend of Work
My other half flew out yesterday for a 6 day conference in DC, so I found myself with an open weekend. With 4 wood-fires in the next 3 months (holy cow, what have I gotten myself into…4 wood fires?!), not to mention all of the work I’d like to do developing a cone 6 lineContinue reading “Weekend of Work”
What I’ve been up to
This fall was crazy busy but fantastic. In September I started working as a ceramics technician at Mt. Hood Community College. I’ve been involved with this program for years (started out as a student in 2005), and I am so excited to have this opportunity, which is a lot like that of a resident artist. Continue reading “What I’ve been up to”
Fire, Food & Friends
Ah, wood fire! How I love thee! I am presently recovering from a 3+ day firing at Soulgama, Stephen Mickey’s anagama-style wood-fired kiln near Brush Prairie, Washington. Wood firing is a unique and cherished experience for many potters. It’s an opportunity for friends and colleagues to gather together and create a tiny community as weContinue reading “Fire, Food & Friends”
slcdavis.com 