Surviving a Bear Attack!!! š»
Plus studio updates
The last few weeks I havenāt had any real days off. Between the studio, the bakery, kids, and health appointments I never stopped moving. A long awaited weekend in the woods was exactly what I needed. We hiked, we pit fired a large sculpture, and, we even had a bear encounter that was much, much, much too close for comfort! Have you ever had a black bear follow you back to your cabin from an early morning bathroom trip and then try and drag things off your porch?! Luckily the bear was a yearling and I was able to scare it off without anyone getting hurt, but wow it was unnerving!
Studio Progress
When I first moved into the studio I gave myself a month to do the build out. At the end of September the studio was still not even close to finished. I had been working six days per week at the bakery and only getting into the studio for a few hours once a week. October wasnāt any easier schedule wise, but I had friends willing to spend evenings and weekends helping me organize and mount shelves. As we edged into November I could finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.
This week I was finally able to work with clay in my new space! Iām sure Iāll continue to move things around and make changes as I settle in, but itās so exciting to be able to create! Itās also scary! I can no longer avoid making work because Iām āstill moving inā. I actually have to show up and translate my ideas into clay.
Visit the Studio
Come and visit the studio! I have a number of events planned and Iām excited to welcome people into the space!
Join me for Queer Clay Club this Sunday, November 16 at 7pm!
Visit in December for more QCC and an ornament making workshop. Plus come by the studio to pick up holiday gifts while supporting a local artist!
In January Iāll host another QCC and another pipe making workshop!
May your fall be filled with majestic trees and the space to sit and reflect with a warm beverage. Hope to see you soon!