A Maine Potter’s Blog

Pecha Kucha Presentation
I had the opportunity to present at the Midcoast Maine Pecha Kucha night that took place on April 14, 2017, at the Owl’s Head Transportation Museum. Check out the video below.

50 Years and Counting: An Ode to Clay by Nancy Button at Maine Potters Market
For the month of June, Maine Potters Market is featuring work by long-time member Nancy Button of Fireside Pottery. The first clay that Nancy worked

On Walking
My partner and I recently travelled to Scotland where we spent a week walking a 65 mile circular route in the Scottish Borders, a wonderful

Thinking Like A Mushroom
People sometimes ask how I came up with an idea for a shape and design. It’s a good question, and one I often ask myself.

Maine Pottery Tour 2015
It has been exciting to see the many posts on the Maine Pottery Tour’s Facebook page as this weekend’s tour approaches. I like the feeling of

The Debate about Makers in Contemporary Life
Having been a potter for 40 plus years, I’ve seen a lot of changes in how we craftspeople are perceived, as well as how our