Parting is such sweet Sorrow

If you haven't heard The Studio at Fulton is closing on January 29th.  We are so sad to let this dream go, but it has been so much fun getting to know our customers, learning all we can about pottery and glass, and working with family.  It was a very hard decision for Kristy and I to make to close as we have loved owning this business, but as we leave we would love a chance for you, our customers to stop by and make one last project, or just buy one of our painted projects and give us the chance to tell you goodbye in person.  We thank you for making the past five years lots of fun and a true pleasure. 

Christmas Warmth

I have never loved the kiln as much as I have this past week.  The warmth alone has made me want to make my bed and snuggle beside it, but the works of art that are coming out of this machine makes me smile.  I am not a machine person, anyone who knows me can attest to that.  But can I say that I love our kiln and am so thankful that it is in great working order and that we are not dealing with a break down right now (because to be honest, if this kiln broke down, I would too - seriously).  So I am thankful for the warmth that our kiln is bringing not only to my life this Christmas season, but hopefully to yours as well.

Giving a Hoot!

Owls are everywhere now and as far back as I can remember owls have been part of the art world for me.  My parents used to have this huge orange and black painting of two owls in a tree (insert all sorts of laughter here).  It was awful hideous and my mom still refuses to get rid of it, because she knew that owls would come back into style and she was right of course, though I prefer these with the purple, yellow, pinks and blues. So let us save the owls of the art world, and make them look great!

Santa Claus came to town early

One of my sisters and mine favorite things in December was when Santa would come by our house on a fire truck.  We would rush out of our house normally without a coat and freeze just to be able to wave and shout out what we wanted for Christmas that year.  We would try to be extra good by asking if he would like some hot chocolate and we would talk for however long Santa would stay so we could make sure we could get what we wanted that year.  It still makes us smile today when we talk about Santa coming to visit us.  Santa made a special stop by the Studio this past Saturday to bring lots of smiles.  He painted, he got wish lists and posed for a ton of pictures.  We are so glad that Santa thought we were important enough to stop by and we and everyone who was able to come out enjoyed his visit.  We at The Studio at Fulton wish you lots of smiles, laughter and joy this Holiday season!

Santa giving Painting tips

I still love to tell Santa what I want for Christmas

I love Etsy

So I love the site of Etsy.com if you haven't been there I highly recommend it.  Lots of artist selling their handmade pieces.  I know have a shop on etsy too.  I am going to be adding more items as I make more.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rondajones2003, I hope that you enjoy it.

Peace Out

These past few weeks we have been having some fun with tie dye and peace signs at kids club.  So much fun making different projects that would make any parent proud.  Here is a picture that captures just how talented our kids club artist really are.  I can't wait to see even more fun projects in the next few weeks.  Enjoy!

Tradition ... Tradition!

okay so whenever anybody starts talking about holiday traditions it gets me thinking about Fiddler on the Roof (confession: that is my favorite play - I have seen it 4 times live on stage)  Though I love the traditions in my family and think that they are what makes the holidays all the more special to us.  We as a family play tons of games on Thanksgiving (football, board games, we even sometimes throw in some floor hockey).  This year I have seen lots of different types of turkey platters made for grandma or for the start of a new tradition in the family, and I love it. (I would also love to see pictures of these platters being used, please send them to me at fultonpottery@gmail.com).  Here is to being thankful for the traditions that we have and for the ability to make new ones.  Wishing everyone a very wonderful Thanksgiving. 

PS. One of the Studio at Fulton's traditions is the ornament giveaway on Black Friday (we open at 11am) to the the first 30 people in.  Lots of fun!