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There's corn everywhere
I love biking in Seattle in the fall: the crunch of the leaves, the chill in the air, the pungent scent of crushed pine cones. The oppressive heat of summer is gone: the sun finally feels good on my skin. I put thousands of miles on my bike every year but fall is my favorite season for being outside in this city. Biking helps me connect with my neighbors, with wildlife, with new murals and local businesses.
I also think fall ushers in a slower season. In this land of rain there’s so much pressure to do all the things during the summer months. My fall calendar is less full, leaving more space to sit under quilts with friends and drink mugs of tea. This season of long dark is the time for holding close what we love and resting our soft warm bodies. We may be in a free fall into fascism, but at least we have each other…
Studio News
I’ve made the move! It took many bodies and hours of packing, but it’s slowly coming together! Last week some friends visited from out of town and I harnessed their collective strength to finish removing the carpet. It was a four person job to haul it out, so I’m glad for the extra help. This week I moved some shelves around and set up my wheel. Next up is the sink, and then I can start making again!
Shop Updates
I’m putting the finishing touches on some work and I’ll have an online shop update coming on October 27th! I’ll have soap dispensers, oil bottles, mugs, and cozy bowls, perfect for fall soups.
I’ll also be offering another workshop on pussy pipes and one on sculpting pussy ornaments for your holiday display, so stay tuned!
Queer Clay Club
I’m excited to get back to hosting a monthly queer clay club! I’m hoping to hold the first one in November. I am going to be changing the fee structure a little bit. I want to offer sliding scale pricing - but I find that people who don’t pay anything are also the least likely to show up. Since the club sells out every month this is a huge bummer because it means that people who want to come may not be able to!
Because of this, I’m going to remove the free tier from the website. I don’t want this to be a barrier to attendance, so please reach out if payment isn’t an option for you and we can figure it out!
I’m also going to offer punch cards for people who would like to pay for three sessions in advance (at any tier). You’ll then be able to register for future classes using a code.
What I’m Reading/Eating/Crafting
I just finished up an amazing novel about two queer teens, one who embraces their queerness and one who represses it. The story is written in two voices as they dance around each other during early adulthood, coming soooo close to colliding, and yet…their choices manage to keep them apart. It’s a Peak Pick at the library and definitely worth the read!
I want to be eating more soup! Send me your favorite soup recipe! I’m hoping to make one with black beans and pulled pork this weekend.
Now that it’s getting cold again it’s time to finally finish up my new cowl that I’ve had on the needles since last winter. The poor thing has been languishing in a drawer but my neck is cold so it’s time! And then of course onto the annual project of knitting mittens my children will lose instantly. It’s truly a mystery where they go!
Thank you and
Thank you for all of your support! I truly couldn’t do it without you!
And! I am but one person working multiple jobs while also trying to maintain my relationships and parent small people! I’ve gotten a number of emails lately requesting refunds for classes that people did not attend. As a micro business each individual sale is important! When classes sell out I can’t move people up from the waitlist if you decide not to show up. Unlike amazon, I don’t have billions of dollars to invest in space ships. So please I beg you, if you sign up for a class or workshop, please put it in your calendar! Unfortunately I can’t offer refunds because you forgot to come!
Email is the best way to get in touch with me! You can respond directly to this email or use the EMAIL ME button on the bottom of the home page if you’d like to reach out!
I’m not on social media at the moment, but I’d love to hear about what’s going on! Feel free to send me cool things you’re working on or fun events you think I’d like!
