tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50425047670675363612024-02-07T00:02:00.964-08:00ARTGARDENLAURA...pottery/art/lifeLaura Mayer :: living the Dream...Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-71825858709604677442016-01-07T22:16:00.001-08:002016-01-07T22:16:52.069-08:00Winter: a time to catch up & get CREATIVE!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
i am a procrastinator...or is it that I have so many things swirling in my head that I can't do them all and just have to focus on what is in front of me and what is ON FIRE...not sure if I am alone in this,but oh well that is just how I roll...</div>
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...The last few days, I had the store closed and was planning on getting so much done: repainting the entire 3000 sqft. floor of the store, remodeling the bathroom, finishing my art class schedule, hanging out with my family, organizing my house...yes, quite a bit for three days, but what can I say I'm an overachiever and a planner...unfortunately, all I could manage was repainting the giftshop & pottery studio floor-it was physically all I could do painting 3 faux coats on 2000 sq.ft. of floor, oh I did also get to see my cute niece & nephew in their belated Christmas program and a few lunches with my Jim..so that was a plus....today I reopened with a store full of happy painters, so that was fun...and my great helper Zhane came in to work this afternoon and I got to catch up with her...Christmas was such a busy time...feel like it has been FULL speed ahead around here since mid NOV...so I just want to catch my breath....but it is time for ART CLASSES!!! </div>
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I have been working on my NEW SCHEDULE for the last few weeks...it is such a struggle to get everything on there and commit to a full schedule for the next 3 months without forgetting anything...</div>
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...look at these cool examples for the New GLAZE TECHNIQUE class that is happening next THURSDAY, JAN. 14 from 7-9pm. The cost is $10 plus pottery. I can't wait to teach everyone this cool wood grain technique and use the new dimensional white liner bottles...I hope people sign up...but I need to get the word out and get my dang WINTER ART CLASS SCHEDULE done! Why am I blogging...oh ya right, I am a procrasinator! Back to work...stay tuned. </div>
Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-5987034246201731112015-09-17T13:53:00.000-07:002015-09-17T13:53:45.337-07:00Fall @ Artgarden...settling in.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now I am home for a bit with new hours at the Artgarden...I am trying to get into the Studio and get some work done before the Shop opens now at Noon on M-TH. Lots to plan and do before my next big adventure....</div>
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<br />Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-58080440919532941712014-10-30T20:40:00.001-07:002014-10-30T20:40:58.443-07:00Long time no talk...Has it really been almost a year and a half since I was on this thing... Wow. Settling back into the store and gearing up for the Holiday Retail Season, hope it will be a good one this year. I have a new website and I hope to start up my blog there....stay tuned.Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-40890499983085115672013-03-28T14:47:00.000-07:002013-03-28T14:47:19.010-07:00Spring fresh start...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Springtime @ Artgarden...just got back from a bit of vacation and now it is time to settle in and start making ALL THINGS SPRING!! Thankfully and gratefully the store continues to be BUSY...so thankful for the support of this great community. It is such a joy to meet so many fun people everyday, as they drop in and paint, or stop to buy something handmade locally.</div>
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I still keep facebooking away, trying to spread the love and get people to share the love of Artgarden. I would like to blog more...this is my attempt. Not sure if I will keep it up on this address or attach a blog to my website. Will keep you posted on that...</div>
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For the moment, I am enjoying the fresh green buds of SPRING. The beauty of Easter is this weekend, I have enjoyed making a few new Ukrainian Eggs to add to my Basket. Hope to get in the Garden and start cultivating more of a life and make a little ART on the side. I will keep ya posted...</div>
Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-32140558430494012792012-06-18T17:54:00.000-07:002012-06-18T17:54:52.513-07:00Life is good...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Oh where to begin...it's been awhile, life is busy and business is very good...I am loving my new adventure here in Moses Lake. People are really supporting the new shop...makes me happy & oh so thankful...</div>
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Finally able to start making work again...feels good to draw & paint again...did some bee pottery last week and put it up front in the store. Made a "farm life" pitcher and then sold it on Saturday...so doing another one today. Love my busy little store where I can sit up front & glaze while waiting on happy customers...</div>
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The store is doing great downtown, flowers are blooming...I won a big state award from the Washington State Main Street Program::an Excellence on Main: Economic Restructuring award. So that was exciting, Jim & I went up to Chelan a few weeks back to accept the award...I got a nice big plaque which was great. <br />
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Getting ready to make flowers, bugs, & birds for the Upcoming BELLEVUE ARTS FESTIVAL::SIXTH STREET FAIR at the end of July. So much to make, going to be busy in JULY!!<br />
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Still working on my big project::my little cottage on the bluff...put in a big vegetable garden and now working up plans to remodel the cottage...then we can move out there, hopefully maybe this fall or next spring, we will see...just enjoying the process of the whole thing...<br />
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Got a chance to see my amazing friend Cass Barney in April for a day or so ( she made the cool marker on the left), went with my wonderful friends Taffy, Danelle & Michelle to the funky Farm Chicks Show in June...getting ready to take a few vacation days to spend time with family...<br />
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Life is good here @ the ARTGARDEN...I am a very happy, thankful, busy girl...<br />
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Happy Summer,<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Spent this week stocking the shelves...how fun is that!!!</div><br />
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Now I just need to get the schedule into everyone's hot little hands... I have it posted on my website: artgardenpottery.com which is still a miracle to me that I figured that one out. I posted it to my facebook, my Artgarden Pottery facebook page and now I am in the process of entering about 400 names I have collected over the past 7 weeks to create an email mailing list...not to mention the legwork I need to do of passing brochures all over town, if you want to pick up some to share with your friends..feel free to grab some & Thanks!<br />
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So alas I will be on the computer today...after this email list, I still need to do paperwork: paying artists, figuring out tax stuff, you know all the fun stuff of running your own business! It's these days that are not my funnest, when people say to me "oh you don't work, you get to do something you love everyday..." when I hear that I would like to dump all this paperwork in their lap! But the more organized I get the better this job gets. <br />
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I am really looking forward to next week, when I can throw again and make some new product.<br />
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Started the day...cleaning the birdcage, washing dishes, and now off to inputing email addresses, oh the glamour of it all. The Fed Ex gal should be coming with a frieght truck full of bisque pottery today, so that should be fun to unpack and restock the shelves...<br />
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Living the dream...have a great day,<br />
LauraLaura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-65429785011376907112012-01-11T22:10:00.000-08:002012-01-11T22:10:10.119-08:00New Art Class Schedules....FINALLY!My eyes are bugging out of my head from looking at this damn computer for the last several days, but today I did it...I finished my Art Class Schedule Brochure!<br />
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I just have to go print some off in the morning...I just finished posting it to my website, which is a miracle for me. Go look at it: artgardenpottery.com<br />
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I am just not that tech savy. Still need to tweak the fonts, boy is it tiny, but you get the idea. <br />
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Class examples to follow...<br />
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Calling it a night..yay me,<br />
LauraLaura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-38197509095086073922012-01-03T18:52:00.000-08:002012-01-03T20:05:01.361-08:00Today is my store's SIX week anniversary...What a crazy whirlwind!!!What a crazy ride it has been...the last six weeks seem like a blur. The flurry of opening the new store, trying to figure out systems for running the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio: keeping up with firing & reordering...<br />
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Selling out most of my Pottery in the gift shop... and just putting in the long hours to keep this place going. Oh ya, and I was famous last month on the Venue...great way to get the word out. Thanks Melea!<br />
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Today I finally cleared off a little bit of desk around my computer....I had a chance to take a breath. Most kids go back to school tomorrow, people are back to work now. I expect things might slow down just a bit and that is okay. I've got my bills paid, customer work firing in the kiln, and class schedules swirling in my head. <br />
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Trying to figure out which fire to put out first. Class Schedules!!! should have that done by Friday. Need to do some remaining custom orders for customers. Really need to throw some pottery and refill the gift shop. Busy girl....but busy is good.<br />
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So thankful for the new store, so much busier...trying to get it all done. I will try to post more regularly as you follow me on this crazy ride.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
LauraLaura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-31495448761762611242011-10-14T21:58:00.000-07:002011-10-14T21:58:24.824-07:00BIG PROJECT...I think I can see the end in sight!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyHkvtbs0vWTIxBkkneWTO3gr1aOmiiryMwdBXtbly3imQWiVoIhNRfenTA3QOvjLEYTSzT4281qNRrQUgEEgPtKiaTyKU8tYoO77Xel3_Ff8KIdimCs6genxg6jmknCKTf_wEuajJPA/s1600/october+14+2011+131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyHkvtbs0vWTIxBkkneWTO3gr1aOmiiryMwdBXtbly3imQWiVoIhNRfenTA3QOvjLEYTSzT4281qNRrQUgEEgPtKiaTyKU8tYoO77Xel3_Ff8KIdimCs6genxg6jmknCKTf_wEuajJPA/s320/october+14+2011+131.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It is all starting to come together, this little dream of mine. So much hard work, but I am nearing the end of construction and ready to make some work to fill up my amazing gift shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Spent the week finishing the pottery painting studio: floor, shelves, loading & pricing bisque, and building classroom tables ( which are all painted bright red and orange, thanks to my mom)...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am going to take a few days off starting Sunday and hope to recharge my batteries before the last big push before I get this project finished...Need to make lots of product, I have two shows in Moses Lake in November and my last big one of the year in Spokane on the 18th, then I am done with shows and can open my new fabulous store in downtown Moses Lake! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Just in time for a HANDMADE HOLIDAY...SEE YOU ALL TUESDAY, NOV. 22...YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Took a week to build but I love it!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD59xztCQv2ixeYGiGYx_TjPpdqjMMd-mzb1e8M4BV3DDjwVrRYf70bn5SctsCPxO5g_a4rRkykE5x7U76tC7_q-5NvbJWeJwt2ilAeZ5WBqOcMO_aUYvbnRhb6a1i9zpuDuZKAKyiSdY/s1600/sept12+2011+047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD59xztCQv2ixeYGiGYx_TjPpdqjMMd-mzb1e8M4BV3DDjwVrRYf70bn5SctsCPxO5g_a4rRkykE5x7U76tC7_q-5NvbJWeJwt2ilAeZ5WBqOcMO_aUYvbnRhb6a1i9zpuDuZKAKyiSdY/s320/sept12+2011+047.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> My old fashioned windows and cabinet remind me of stories of my grandfather's City Bakery in Okanogan in the 50's....I like the idea of an old fashioned Mercantile Store, makes me think of my grandmother Edna working the counter at the Bakery....<br />
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Today, going to take a break from remodeling and sit and make some product...just me and the CLAY!<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">MARK YOUR CALENDARS....GRAND OPENING OCTOBER 1, 2011!!!!!!!</div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-30004623260140383272011-08-08T19:33:00.000-07:002011-08-08T19:33:48.086-07:00Bellevue Art Festival=Great Success!!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Now I am getting ready for the next big thing....BUGGY BARN Quilt & Craft Show at the end of the month & then my <span style="font-size: x-large;">GRAND OPENING....FINALLY SEPTEMBER 22!!!! </span><span style="font-size: small;">Be sure to mark your calendars...would love to see you there!!!</span>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-48073421683200178562011-06-14T17:38:00.000-07:002011-06-14T18:14:09.585-07:00New Store vs. New Product<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-twd2CNs5B2d5Grp9IDZl1C79hJgy0ML-99vN8Y38voCwHEjcV4al4ipOFR60NjxYRbVk3_TZ_bPgWSwfJCoE-qRBOj-MGsVU2Yn-ld6N7mQRnKbip2BdQpcPVmlw2Tns1A26kOISX4k/s1600/sorticulture+2011+booth.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618246900501496834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-twd2CNs5B2d5Grp9IDZl1C79hJgy0ML-99vN8Y38voCwHEjcV4al4ipOFR60NjxYRbVk3_TZ_bPgWSwfJCoE-qRBOj-MGsVU2Yn-ld6N7mQRnKbip2BdQpcPVmlw2Tns1A26kOISX4k/s200/sorticulture+2011+booth.jpg" /></a> Just spent a fabulous weekend in beautiful Everett at Legion Park at SORTICULTURE GARDEN ART SHOW...it was awesome! The people were great, show was a nice mix of artists and plants and sales were good. Nice once in awhile to find a good show with good sales. Found out that these birds are very popular...had one left Saturday afternoon and I sold out first thing Sunday morning. Need to make lots of birds between now and my next show in Bellevue and then watch them fly away.....<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618245561988302210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpJsnE2GCgi8hquuuDO-Z60RdcgOaxKPlzwu6ABC7VtG8aEQ-OGJfTHaqYiP19FGu722GVEog6C55mETeRZIzsm41ThEj7qL3ZOF8mb_z5TVlY9FkHhVCa76LEZUDmTEuVfSzaD4EYVI/s200/birds+at+everett.jpg" /> So now I have come home and in looking at the calendar, I have a lot of BIG SHOWS between now and the end of August...so much to do! And I am trying to open a new store, that just might have to wait, I need to get so much product made and I have a show almost every weekend in August...so who knows when I will open, I'm doing the best I can and I will keep you posted...maybe mid july...maybe, oh but it will so be worth the wait!!! I am very excited about it. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 193px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 139px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618244267930595010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BWvwA8OJ2UUBr5p9LNCIGhdXAd3rA6x1x3WYnYlPL9E4iUd6hZ_beJ-qNto94vwLlxLIet3wxZaCqK2QGbX-8h5ne4yVT_1becKSKTnuMWgVBotkYVat5xIF3W3pzYyGDt2v4SmWHgw/s200/artgarden+pottery.jpg" /></div><br /><div align="justify">This week I am trying to make as many platters as possible...I need to do some illustrating and get some of these new drawn platters done. They are turning out to be quite popular as well...busy girl! But busy is good...</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618245569533586962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPq4FJgXpoWLHwtgmEUmOdabZmjaV1zXXAREizydB90ZELFnKii5iDiWpoCYUHzz36cB_4tR7tUzI6cuoH-0qKvwoZwZ1l8gTHpMVabk-LGZtKd8XT5IGr66f9s3e4wdByZVQuDudR2k/s200/wc+platters.jpg" /></div><br /><p>Come find me on facebook...friend me under Laura Mayer. I will try to figure out how to post and link and all that to my facebook page Artgarden Pottery. Be patient... I do post a lot to my facebook/Laura Mayer page...easy to do from my phone.</p><br /><p>Happy Summer....</p>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-57105700792717678782011-04-09T14:42:00.000-07:002011-04-09T14:48:19.350-07:00Ready,Set, Remodel....Good bye old Artgarden....such a cute store. Now its time to tear it all up and move 25 miles away...just a bit overwhelmed... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMET_ZpETD61OfIHm9ZqEaCKZQx2BFVPO0u0J6Sp7p5U2U8zYtRpDLViI78HEj8fw-tEXdmf-dheEc7PcNUd5deBDcWBIrnCHOr23rtSoR-NoQAoo9Pv_0uqjH6at2j3N650p-OdL3tQ/s1600/iphone+pictures+to+mar+2011+169.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 416px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593703531320683202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMET_ZpETD61OfIHm9ZqEaCKZQx2BFVPO0u0J6Sp7p5U2U8zYtRpDLViI78HEj8fw-tEXdmf-dheEc7PcNUd5deBDcWBIrnCHOr23rtSoR-NoQAoo9Pv_0uqjH6at2j3N650p-OdL3tQ/s200/iphone+pictures+to+mar+2011+169.JPG" /></a> <br /><div>yikes...I am home from vacation. Had a great time in Washington DC: art museums, georgetown(cupcakes), mt. vernon, great food, and a good time to relax. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>But now holy cow, its time to remodel, repaint, pack it all up, etc. Just not sure where to begin.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is a BIG PROJECT. I will try to post lots and you can watch my progress here...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>wish me luck.</div><br /><div>LAURA</div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-45888921871893663812011-03-28T17:49:00.000-07:002011-03-28T18:46:03.360-07:00Big Changes this Spring...Chirp, Chirp..<div align="justify">New birds for Spring...Chirp...Tweet...Chirp </div><br /><div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589300317126191714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOi-ZYbRM7qIZvQAVEFrsU2G6JnSIU5YIFbj_BdTIhiQcMjyG_VzAVqdvDJk4sFSghPY_fvGzVCV9j0vBWoAIw6t15sAOKfqwKc5SfoRTBUWFROricL51BgBlVscB2y5DoqzZkULqbJA/s200/iphone+pictures+to+mar+2011+3294.JPG" /></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">Think I found my new hot seller...these were gone by 2 on Saturday. I just finished my third art show this spring this weekend, Custer Spring Craft Show in Pasco. Had a great show, nice to see some old friends and some repeat customers from last fall. Got lots of comments on my booth, it was loaded with pots and garden art...lots of happy color. The set up wasnt too bad, got there early at noon on Thursday and finished by 6pm with 2 hours to spare. Usually I am the last to setup and it stresses me out. My mom was a great help, nice to have such great company. We went out for fantastic Mexican food at Fiesta...yummy!!!</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 201px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589300308592272738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSsoIDR6DN4D-ufMvGgkrmsf44LtXJx9_MC4Gbo66DwYMSGVtQyeVVNXXWbkv8XKI7hyphenhyphenudMTm6lx2CJ3i-m6D7fsXLqTjdBancPRtN9MV1Rm6ZAV9cOgFYTOj-oCVDZKrGatt4ojzB4A/s200/iphone+pictures+to+mar+2011+3297.JPG" />I had a new line of illustrated platters & pots...I like the watercolor effect, it is fun to draw on the pottery, lay down the glaze and see what magic the kiln provides...</div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589310731760358610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQc7-Pndm6a7k9hqlkm4NbSQB3Cg1VzaJSE5umGHNW-x59t6wdO58SIJk1F8nlb3DZIKLoHqXWkmK5KBJNcelXH16LHuIV2gTy-_f2X8JGQvWfmCYBC_kW1GkpVV90MT1AFF88_3iEBmU/s200/iphone+pictures+to+mar+2011+3286.JPG" /> Unfortunately, my poor mom woke up hoarse with a head cold, by Friday night at six my Dad came and picked her up. Saturday, my good friend Debbie Martin came down to hang out with me it was great to catch up with her in between customers. My sweet Aunt Sara & her husband Norm came on Friday and Saturday and even went home with a few new 'watercolor' pieces. I also got to see my cousin Mike, his wife Terri and son Jeffery...it had been years. Sunday was slow....I spent it sketching and then packing up took about 3 hours, slow and steady and I was tired. But I wasn't the last one, there were 4 people still packing up!!</p><br /><p>My next few shows ( if I get in, not confirmed yet) are Garden Expo on Sat. May 14 in Spokane, Sorticulture on June 10-12 in Everett, and then Bellevue 6th Street on July 29-31( I got Best in Show in '09)...Those should keep me busy!!</p><br /><p>Going to take a break this week....getting on a plane for Washington DC. Yea!! Big city= Art/New Gaugin Show at the Nat. Gallery + play tickets at Ford's Theatre + Ballet at the Kennedy Center+Days spent exploring the city with cool shops and fascinating museums. Ready to recharge my batteries...Just in time for a great big leap to a NEW STORE....ARTGARDEN POTTERY.</p><br /><p>Yup, the ARTGARDEN in Ephrata is closed. Just finishing up a few custom orders and packing up my art, my store, my studio,....my life.</p>The NEW ARTGARDEN POTTERY will open in mid May, in downtown Moses Lake (104 West Third) in the Laketown Landing Shopping District on Third Ave. next to the Hallmark Card Store. My new store is twice as big 2500 sq ft. ...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589301672875626514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcN2wj-P_SeNYfFzAHXlxOJ-FPG9I2GmhbmTohE7AIlouufwk9OmHDHXfZ6yrlj95a1_mVBE6Ge17jH69H5__ms53EosFoZFiWb2-CqffeQqtrf5HPTQamd1cmpxL-KoqGcWHY1h0vOg/s200/iphone+pictures+to+mar+2011+3212.JPG" /> I will have a unique ARTISAN GIFT SHOP in the front featuring my artwork as well as several local artists, also I will carry select retail and some vintage for sale. I am creating some new funky displays with rakes, ladders, old planks, and picket fence. That's the fun part...love doing cool displays.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589300302193289186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqtV-PBi2PIvruJCRoJ1qoG2o6vaDJeSdq_yKFeb2wji-MW4DYYmZ-QDBta5Uj1Y4LNLoj3JBHS_6-yTuBY8sC6v0uTi9t35HzdS9ZhtLRJPw1uHLKwxYdd5JLB1cfTjeS3NAoYtjlAw/s200/iphone+pictures+to+mar+2011+3214.JPG" /> The main middle third of the shop will be a PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY STUDIO!! Fun!!! The shelves will be lined with bisque pottery ready for the painting. We will offer Birthday Parties and theme nights...Date Night, Student Savings, and Midnight Margaritas!!! I will also be offering art classes in clay, watercolor, soldering, etc again in the fall... So that's what I have on my plate...I will try to keep you posted. You can also follow me on FACEBOOK under Laura Mayer. Happy Spring...Wish me luck! LalaLaura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-2538174482946942642011-02-21T12:48:00.000-08:002011-02-21T12:58:43.256-08:00CRAFT SHOW BUSY & PREPARING FOR A NEW ADVENTURE...I really BELIEVE I can get it all done with a little hope and a prayer...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDITMkUkDW8QUjSIjmv65qRecYAJWaoCsyBEuSmXqHkgSULhGJBWkBD_UrSCrH7zKd4fHJT4-hzlyN9xdsqw7nrxEfEFpnCdXbCgjNfTxsyRJSlX3hEoAK08mza7uIO_ieeOZtHnMPtU/s1600/june+2010+102.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576248392074895218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDITMkUkDW8QUjSIjmv65qRecYAJWaoCsyBEuSmXqHkgSULhGJBWkBD_UrSCrH7zKd4fHJT4-hzlyN9xdsqw7nrxEfEFpnCdXbCgjNfTxsyRJSlX3hEoAK08mza7uIO_ieeOZtHnMPtU/s320/june+2010+102.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVzGHuWhzc4UEeknQRw2aFJU6hJEHBUfjcdzA2qAsJeCdvG-Fi7aXsalu4B5m1yYXilsEaxoZBoqdNmwKJLZVHnXsK2zr1RK9LATUYF_Uwi2NtxL9t8JkbXCEYk8hLMHDgA3tfUObbVIs/s1600/OLYMPUS+MAY+10+133.JPG"></a>These next few months should be a wild ride...</div><div> </div><div>This weekend I will be @ the Spokane Fairgrounds for the Spring Home & Garden Show.</div><div>Next weekend I will be back @ the Spokane Fairgrounds for the Spring Craft Show.</div><div> </div><div>Then back to the Artgarden in Ephrata to make product like crazy for a few weeks.</div><div> </div><div>Then down to TriCities for the Spring Craft Show @ the TRAC.</div><div>Then off to Washington DC for Jim's Conference. </div><div> </div><div>Then I will be MOVING.....almost ready to sign the lease. Yes, I am moving to Moses Lake...Hope to do that the first part of April and have the gift shop open maybe by EASTER!!</div><div> </div><div>Crazy I know...will keep ya posted.</div><div> </div><div>Excited & Slightly Overwhelmed,</div><div>Lala<br /><br /></div><div></div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-6244255977688802602011-01-24T14:14:00.000-08:002011-01-24T14:57:09.978-08:00Spring Craft Shows...Can Spring Really Be Around the Corner?<div align="justify">My next big thing...SPOKANE HOME AND GARDEN SHOW at the Spokane Fairgrounds, February 24, 25, 26, & 27!! One month from today....Panic!!</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Here is part of my display from last years Flower Show in Seattle, I did well there but, boy, it was just too expensive. So I will be trying Spokane this year...</div><div align="justify"></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxglzDS6woGC3gpEemuhFnGq8yh34NBHyw4OUt5m76hD9xjP8VVqbpaDpEsii50_byx8TTbqKaHNC_SRJGsTHIp9lgXPkLjYJbHzNJNn33-pufnE1iakE-z2OUeLOYGGEOqScECvvy3k/s1600/olympus+143.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565880546984208402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxglzDS6woGC3gpEemuhFnGq8yh34NBHyw4OUt5m76hD9xjP8VVqbpaDpEsii50_byx8TTbqKaHNC_SRJGsTHIp9lgXPkLjYJbHzNJNn33-pufnE1iakE-z2OUeLOYGGEOqScECvvy3k/s320/olympus+143.JPG" /></a><br />So... have I been spending the weeks following Christmas diligently working on product??...What do you think...nope.<br /><br />I have been sleeping in, making it into work doing some purging. I brought in my giant garbage can and filled it all up with old dried out clay. Threw away a bunch of student work that I haven't seen the students for a few years, didn't figure they wanted that half finished project. </p><p>I have been sketching lots, been catching up with my community service groups: riding my horse getting ready for the Posse & sketching and designing ads for the Columbia Basin Allied Arts Spring Art Soiree & Auction for April 15 event.<br /><br />I have also gotten the SPRING ART CLASSES AT THE MOSES LAKE MUSEUM AND ART CENTER finally submitted.<a href="http://mlrec.com/news-and-info-check-out-these-exciting-february-classes-at-the-moses-lake-museum-art-center_12-381n.html?newsletter_id=381"> Here </a>is a link for February Classes...the rest of the Spring Art Classes should be up in a few days. You should check it out, there are going to be some fun classes for all ages.<br /><br />I am trying to sporatically toss and organize, because I am preparing and praying for MY BIG MOVE, I want to move my store to Moses Lake soon. I think I have a strong lead on a building...I will know more about that in the next few days. So that is so exciting and it makes it hard to concentrate.<br /><br />When what I really need to be doing is making more of these.... <strong>BUGS!!<br /></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxdSs8WV4Lk6XW891-JvKlim5abp7c1-6l6cT5uqmPikYVUDq0aKzh4SeE3H1_HvxHn9eqBhEgpnSxgnN1gifKzRJ51QFXsjV5uuhZhUWQTCczvrh3fyQAQV5VvPko0qK1Q-hBtydqls/s1600/booth+shot+flower+show.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565880542174010386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxdSs8WV4Lk6XW891-JvKlim5abp7c1-6l6cT5uqmPikYVUDq0aKzh4SeE3H1_HvxHn9eqBhEgpnSxgnN1gifKzRJ51QFXsjV5uuhZhUWQTCczvrh3fyQAQV5VvPko0qK1Q-hBtydqls/s320/booth+shot+flower+show.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And lots more of these...<strong>SPRING GREEN POTS</strong>. I think I am almost completely sold out of my green bowls...so popular.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHO-D2ZMLhf7wC8QiWIUF8zJ7eAWF5fgIodA4iEUYlsp9xwoHHCB9ks9iFCael3snZv4-wIvoGP2UwQk4gnhU2OVJoasx2zVSpdKgvgOlkNxnl7D3F9NuBCGOajS10bB4K8MQOxjsADI/s1600/august+2010+buggy+barn+181.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565880539756821282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHO-D2ZMLhf7wC8QiWIUF8zJ7eAWF5fgIodA4iEUYlsp9xwoHHCB9ks9iFCael3snZv4-wIvoGP2UwQk4gnhU2OVJoasx2zVSpdKgvgOlkNxnl7D3F9NuBCGOajS10bB4K8MQOxjsADI/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+181.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I am also hoping to make some <strong>CLAY TILE QUOTES</strong> mounted on barnwood for the home and garden.<br /><br />Yes, I am a little panicked about only four weeks to get lots made. Unfortunately, that is just how I roll. I think you have to have some downtime to regroup and get ready for the next big push. So for now it is off to stock up on inventory...<br /><br />I will let you all know as soon as I find out about the BIG MOVE...cross your fingers for ME!Exciting times ahead, its gonna be bigger & better...can't wait!!!<br /><br />Time to wrestle some clay...Lala </p>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-30645470296190128802010-12-09T13:47:00.001-08:002010-12-09T13:59:26.620-08:00LAST CHANCE SHOP LOCAL BIG SALE!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q_UjGmROZPAy-pvENJhUTz8U9PULBmHwkMX3FmT8KtZLvN1AU_4-vcH46VX7VJVyUQ1n_f9ejVNsbN-Zl1qJBjckK81aJ9itncEwBzbgQJ6cdcSesMFFHcUdZLPlPjgNLhH4m7J0zSs/s1600/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1246.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc37_oRbYKhK5KobcrGknD2moFbDl5f5Q8hP2__b8Oz4t-jky8giH3mrP3MjIGBS0yNh-unE-EnooZR5E0GZyfOXt1IRSAWGe2nXyW-xOgE8boOMnIv1ZH18dkUtSYqw7Ck0t9OsB9aS8/s1600/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1389.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548804039728523474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc37_oRbYKhK5KobcrGknD2moFbDl5f5Q8hP2__b8Oz4t-jky8giH3mrP3MjIGBS0yNh-unE-EnooZR5E0GZyfOXt1IRSAWGe2nXyW-xOgE8boOMnIv1ZH18dkUtSYqw7Ck0t9OsB9aS8/s320/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1389.JPG" /></a> Home from the Craft Show Craziness...Now settled back into the shop. So many cute plates and mugs ready to sell for the Holidays. Spent yesterday getting the shop set back up after traveling for so many weeks. Now I will be here at the Shop Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:30 now til Christmas.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMAIt9XvSZ5tKp6wjv2La47QfQ9lFgASGeylJ6ZzRu26FzGptVkggKz6xo3RkDscS73jaftHaifwzfJ5I4EKB8PIYHImdsj7V7Gaquf19dmPJh3b06zgr506x2H0C1qIpi5I0_sGyEJY/s1600/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1210.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548804036516164194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMAIt9XvSZ5tKp6wjv2La47QfQ9lFgASGeylJ6ZzRu26FzGptVkggKz6xo3RkDscS73jaftHaifwzfJ5I4EKB8PIYHImdsj7V7Gaquf19dmPJh3b06zgr506x2H0C1qIpi5I0_sGyEJY/s320/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1210.JPG" /></a> Hope to sell lots, put the entire store on sell 10% off, 15% next week and 20% the week of Christmas! Mention this blog and get an additional 10% off one item.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">These are pictures from last year but I do have similar items this year...will try to post new pictures soon!!</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">HAPPY HOLIDAYS, ENJOY!!!<br /></div></div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-45081181576875954502010-11-11T12:47:00.001-08:002010-11-11T13:08:53.844-08:00CRAFT SHOW CRAZINESS...<div align="justify">HOLIDAY SEASON IS COMING.....</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">oKay...here goes gonna try to do this post fast, because I have lots of glazing to do today...Busy, busy making snowflakes and all sorts of fabulous winter goodness..</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5NK1Vo21KhWPe7TONwhoC-HzSX3cCLRxli0nGUvx5dLiQz1Ek2BRV8zliBESF8yaMwnqHUkBcOQ9u3IEeYchhYFch657xrTQFJo0feDb-8i1MHfCmN8A-Hal8mhu59EoR2Dt9dHaBNI/s1600/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1392.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538398023935965682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5NK1Vo21KhWPe7TONwhoC-HzSX3cCLRxli0nGUvx5dLiQz1Ek2BRV8zliBESF8yaMwnqHUkBcOQ9u3IEeYchhYFch657xrTQFJo0feDb-8i1MHfCmN8A-Hal8mhu59EoR2Dt9dHaBNI/s320/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1392.JPG" /></a> I am in the midst of my craft show spree for the fall...Last weekend I did the Custer Craft Show in TriCities...met lots of great people, sold some nice pots and a few snowflakes...Had a nice weekend selling art and hanging out with my mom, Karen. She is hillarious, she gets a little overwhelmed with all the shopping opportunities at the craft show...didn't see much of her Friday or Saturday as she was running around shopping and visiting with my sweet aunt Sara. Really mom is such a big help, she does such a great job watching my booth and making some big sales, THANKS MOM! I even got to take a nap one day.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">This weekend, I will be in Moses Lake at the High School Commons for the Soroptomist Craft Show from 9-3. I will be nice to be home so I can get some more work done in preparation for my next big show...next weekend I will be at the Custer Craft Show at the Spokane Fairgrounds for Fri, Sat, & Sun.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmrNHIxbjKI-i6d56PIAhpZYHF5_rfJRucXmls7Gl4AdzUUsgJlt51j8gan8LiZ8tqYaAKwiV8sJ4k0h7m9KJ6-mA-s_TEe2YeofZWdXA8MszGuYfcnO_nrgDkYEKthRvTQs_ALmWpSU/s1600/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1210.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538398017077924786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmrNHIxbjKI-i6d56PIAhpZYHF5_rfJRucXmls7Gl4AdzUUsgJlt51j8gan8LiZ8tqYaAKwiV8sJ4k0h7m9KJ6-mA-s_TEe2YeofZWdXA8MszGuYfcnO_nrgDkYEKthRvTQs_ALmWpSU/s320/photos+as+of+feb+2010+1210.JPG" /></a> Busy rolling out platters...these are the snowmen from last year. So I got to get busy. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I did get a very exciting birthday present in the mail yesterday...a brand new SLABROLLER from my super fabulous boyfriend Jim....he is awesome!! So excited to get it installed and start using it. Hopefully tomorrow I can get that going.<br /><br /></div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZR7rWtiNSazcRNNAD3ndxQh-PMGWJLxNR7wnO17NgCpwWywgA6jh43OUNql0GQxrYWl4QCd6wRzCZQphnWwMnmxxgAvYNyC3_Qp14RfqWb2rcoK3wjFjaPe2gNq83KpJYXZdzyDR_0SI/s1600/photos+as+of+feb+2010+807.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538398007988018306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZR7rWtiNSazcRNNAD3ndxQh-PMGWJLxNR7wnO17NgCpwWywgA6jh43OUNql0GQxrYWl4QCd6wRzCZQphnWwMnmxxgAvYNyC3_Qp14RfqWb2rcoK3wjFjaPe2gNq83KpJYXZdzyDR_0SI/s320/photos+as+of+feb+2010+807.JPG" /></a> So today I am glazing...got to get the kiln loaded tonight with some new stuff for saturday... Made some new charms for necklaces and some small handmade text bowls...should be interesting will post those pics when they come out....</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Have a fabulous day...enjoy every minute no matter how busy you may be...</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Love, Lala<br /></div><div align="justify"></div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-63060166569645360342010-09-24T15:47:00.000-07:002010-09-24T16:00:59.347-07:00So much to post....<div align="justify">It has been such a crazy month dealing with the collapse of my studio ceiling and traveling on many creative adventures...</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify">The ceiling collapsed on Aug. 11 and now we are at Sept. 24, I have had to be out of my studio due to workers, mold on the ceiling, and more workers... They should be out of here on Tuesday, and I was able to open my gift shop back up Wednesday. So almost back to normal....</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify">I am so excited to just get back into the flow of it all...I went to <a href="http://sparktheevent.com/">SPARK</a> again this year. So amazing! Will post more later, met so many wonderful creative women this year. Made some cool stuff. Hung out with my great friend Sandi, that I have known since we were little girls. Got to chat with my buddy Rhonna ( the head Sparkler) from college. Such a great experience will tell more later, with photos.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify">Spent a week at my fabulous friend, <a href="http://churningsandburnings.blogspot.com/">Cass Barney's </a>house with her awesome family.<br />We just played and crafted non-stop for a week....awesome!</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520618556830224754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirF0KwJmDPLlRerO9wFgkr1L8dy_48PKlv1ltL0uGNQRI8T-qfoObaDbuKKZGJikZtSQ4By1ezQANcFYBLrtOhxZVuWRsxy3pSPjU7QhS1PPn3UIMl93r6Lz5fGHKm8vhyAd4aOuTjiCY/s320/product+examples+009.JPG" /><br />So now I am getting ready for the Farmer's Market tomorrow in Moses Lake...just unloaded the kiln with a dozen Halloween bowls! Some to ship and some to sell tomorrow...exciting times here at the art garden....stay tuned!<br /><br /><br /><br />Love, LalaLaura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-87370348831827748382010-08-30T15:04:00.000-07:002010-08-30T16:38:23.064-07:00Summer Vacation....August<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuiDR_Ij2OqZ6QY4-H7X0A3-PiK3DusQiVrxcPzGId50epTI0VU9Wom9m5V1McUKJ6EgQhNgoYPwLZhpKl3Q0pnTN3eEPXrLKWYmpWLDp4Vuj1OhxguWsU_1N5GgxKomTdyCDLCh8uZA/s1600/august+2010+buggy+barn+223.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511345742365806866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuiDR_Ij2OqZ6QY4-H7X0A3-PiK3DusQiVrxcPzGId50epTI0VU9Wom9m5V1McUKJ6EgQhNgoYPwLZhpKl3Q0pnTN3eEPXrLKWYmpWLDp4Vuj1OhxguWsU_1N5GgxKomTdyCDLCh8uZA/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+223.JPG" /></a> This was yesterday...a beautiful day in the country @ the Buggy Barn Quilt/Folk Art Show!!<br /><br />Let me catch you up on the last month....more pictures and posts to follow....<br /><div><div><br /><div align="justify">The Beginning of August...Life was a blur until the Bellevue Arts Festival, I was on a rollercoaster of crazy productive days with little sleep as I raced towards the deadline of my biggest show of the year. I did it and it was great, but it is always hard to recapture the Artist Flow of Creativity...I kinda took the month of August off. I have been randomly in and out of the studio this past month. The first few weeks of August I had to get everything unpacked from the big craft show...<br /><br /></div><div><div></div><div></div><div>Then I spent a few days rearranging and resetting my super cute gift shop...looks so cool, wish I was in a bigger town with more traffic...someday!?!?!?maybe soon!!! will keep you posted on that...</div><div></div><div></div><div>Started riding my horse more and attending Sheriff Posse Practice with my friend Taffy as we prepared to patrol the Grant Co. Fair..Love my horse, Max, he did so great at practice and was so popular on patrol...fun!!!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The night I was to leave for a vacation to Detroit, I walked into the shop....it smelled wet and I looked up and the ceiling had fallen in???!!!!</div><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511337393649264882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWUdBqWlfMrQCFXWmhjqXeSvsbjrHiUvy5jKbDz4psCCSBlk6ME5_QlI6zKT1TtOukv7UZcv4X6wdcytFE9A05OvLnnjSZmiIl5OgFo26HRrwXZTwoF3MRO90QkgqcTQhTcbrxDfTih4/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+003.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511342994844080114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1mMkAZg4SYLKtyxys17-bg05RgvOUAtmmjBXeg4YiH7WErNv6ZGczbcmjOZAhZZ_iLyPNZc5IfUcT2rN9Qz9Z2qQpjgv6Ul75vNfjH5vxqPodrVAULuwpQRggoh-GxBQaIpFSKg_sqI/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+010.JPG" /> My little old lady landlord upstairs, her supply valve on the toilet busted and flooded her apartment upstairs...where did the water go? ARTGARDEN..what a mess.</div><div align="justify"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511342983584385058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8fP-taDvomD3KE6mt_f1XCfx9GMKqe1Kcks9_zg3JQlKZvt8GkAM1iM3p9cUsObLFLliwteVCxs_Y4_Lr9skCYGwueVQrDkqLJoMC0gf-EGagj8OpAxRG8VhLf8_hkcl12-PMDDAFGE/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+007.JPG" />So before I could leave to drive to seattle, I spent 3 hours trying to move my things into the back room so the cleanup crew could rip out the ceiling while I was on vacation in Detroit! Luckily mom & dad were here to let them in and supervise..still waiting for them to put the ceiling back up and I havent unloaded the backroom and there is still some general cleanup to do...could have been worse, but such a hassle. Went on vacation in Detroit...Jim had a conference there. That conference is always fun with dinner parties everynight, get to dress up, wear lots of jewelry, and be fancy...Detroit is a very empty city, everything is boarded up and a little scary, did venture out to the Detroit Institue of Art- it was a fantastic museum, one of the best I have seen. Must See! Did have trouble finding a cab back to the hotel, panicked just a touch. <div></div><div>So from then on, I just used the rental car, much better especially with GPS! Drove to Dearborn and spent the day at the Henry Ford Museum-</div><div>I thought the Weinermobile was cool...my last name being MAYER and all..</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 233px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511343000416515234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6qZW8B7kgYrdQvjOA-7LCLfywJQEQm0vsRXIDnQGcUhs4tiqVBcI8QOpeh3POQ29bPXuepsEUtKV0OhKXBDdlHkdNcYZ7tXyybHlny9gslb4hNOiYM3NqKSKc4DyKxnb2-owJXMutkU/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+053.JPG" />fantastic, especially the Greenfield village where Henry Ford had collected all sorts of historic buildings, my favorite- The Wright Bros. Bicycle Shop. Awesome! It was the actual building...crazy. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 227px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511337373788136610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSpUp3OvVfId1A1QwJmqULWLAbF6RW3oj2yXydT3U-xIM8GX0jXtadjkWdx-Cim-akoQkuJ9viRdkVR2FVD4ahZsdqb9zCbeZE4_01AvC0a4-BYTd352O16FsWH0iFcC_Q2GDGemQWH8/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+111.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 168px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511343010252982482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSmkEQe27DPvA7swMdX54Nv9-CMFD0afGDb8RQYW_2z1xs0zEjBPr-UeI1lMlVHmjVGuKkIsQIQoFZFDB0VCeDcwZRNxyacSF7jxHPEfZMurUmrqLDcL2tXunjzwag24yDubqjElSOJo/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+110.JPG" /> <div>Took a day and drove to AnnArbor, excellent adventure. That town is so cool and arty. Went to Motawi tileworks-beautiful. And then I tracked down Red Shoes, I have been following this blog for about two years...I found her shop and it was so weird how similar her shop, her product line, her artwork and her parakeets were to mine. I got a little freaked out...I feel like I have an artistic twin out there... So overall Detroit was a great break, so fun to get out of town.</div><div></div><div>Then this past weekend and adventure in the country...<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511345735442549170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlENbcrgdo_zcrSbjWenFbe89_J5ZS6kMoOqqGXJQzLbgYfXXJ1wgy3VtqxVSuKn8qDNBOhXkjI8EzOTaiiDY7GAXcUvpMAukizbcIGo2IBGqe9G3G3lqeanPPsyDuSAgtukubeScMsys/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+215.JPG" />The actual original Buggy Barn, now a very cool quilt shop...</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511345725741699186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPmNb_QDpQMUlHVK0mr50eFQcNZApY_oRPcmo-80SWuKwLWVWANYr_Dc_EBLLW3dCvML2tWGYHEgMjKAnCfzFmtTsbRkBosLVPp3h3KpmfX-GOjlPR1iNVe_5BvMroiL8ZSksEGWt4mA/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+206.JPG" /> The folk art show was up the hill from the quilts and buggy barn..</div><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511345707402435906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXBC9x9WhxWY542fPTpoimx-6zGeiMPVrp_xCg_24cu1CBN7tdhn-DijW0xQPY5hHW3wGFXfRTJo7hbs-OkCQZEu6DRMWg5pAqJPWqWYNowHw32GRpvWFuqaIChwNoRlaMnq1UQLlKeE/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+185.JPG" />Getting home from vacation, had to get ready for this last weekend, for a quilt show/folk art sale at the Buggy Barn in Reardan, WA. I had no idea what to expect, so it was quite an adventure driving the backroads of eastern washington to Reardan kinda the middle of nowhere in a good way. I got there and set up on the most beautiful little farm in the middle of rolling fields of wheat. The entire weekend was magical. Beautiful weather surrounded by wonderful quilts blowing in the breeze, hanging on the fences, nailed to the barns. I had so many fantastic customers that loved my work. It was just such a great successful weekend...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511345720337507442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVBHV-P6x4XemZyL0csSMycbXgIaL_IipGrVaUAGMSKoLWc3119FzJ9BHIjIHAeVi-q0DwtyINh0xTzibbWMKJm5SqnOlwivKVjeAjKFu_fFbTiP4nv_aPB-6i5Q9znBvLHLZ3_FRcBw/s320/august+2010+buggy+barn+192.JPG" /></div><div></div><div>I also discovered a new craft...needlepunch embroidery!!Had to start it in my hotel room on Saturday night, so fun! Can't wait to get home tonight to do more... <div></div><div>Anyway, that was my month...my condensed summer vacation! I woke today renewed and inspired for fall. The days are cooler and the nights are crisper. And the day after tomorrow is Sept. 1, which for me is the first day of fall and more importantly the first official day I can legally start decorating for HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH man my favorite time of year!!! </div><div><br /> </div><div>!!!!!!Okay I am just finishing this post...really did I just sit here for the last hour and a half...must learn to post faster. Its the picture thing, gotta get faster....!!!!!</div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Stay tuned... So gonna get off the computer and go throw some giant TRICK OR TREAT bowls and start thinking all things HALLOWEENIE!!!! </div><div></div><div>hAPPY fALL.....Love, Lala</div></div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-79449881972449315692010-07-28T16:00:00.000-07:002010-07-28T16:13:53.219-07:00Craft Show Aftermath...<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMZIMTfGUcQw9vq4pZ3M2OsWwN9HJ7Xb5kLUXJ-Tkly_-XIVnxpbnexG4hF_ehao2Is3h7kmXePlnWjxxv9nqrHXsDks8T8EloeSRCvOJyQ1LNeBY5tkh3Uzw87oham4eoS2eudTnQ9o/s1600/BELLEVUE+2010+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499098586942173298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMZIMTfGUcQw9vq4pZ3M2OsWwN9HJ7Xb5kLUXJ-Tkly_-XIVnxpbnexG4hF_ehao2Is3h7kmXePlnWjxxv9nqrHXsDks8T8EloeSRCvOJyQ1LNeBY5tkh3Uzw87oham4eoS2eudTnQ9o/s320/BELLEVUE+2010+008.JPG" /></a> After several long weeks of working til 3 or 4 in the morning some nights...I made it to my big craft show. The Bellevue Arts and Crafts Festival: 6th Street Fair. I was all worth it, I even did a little better than last year, still it is so much work. I am having a hard time getting back in the swing of things. I still have my trailer parked out front ready to unload, it will just have to wait til tomorrow to get unloaded.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50dZ5XOwr3zBpMM81xQhqiBQDGC-DvJS5h0yA3JbQnytTBwU-IXXsedg_ecNQbd2Ro57YQPdI-RU4KPSg4rzPDSL7Phae0tig4D5Q3YmyPdwwzkSirfnzL3qdP8ByolexPATD0UfDb5E/s1600/BELLEVUE+2010+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499098582470431842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50dZ5XOwr3zBpMM81xQhqiBQDGC-DvJS5h0yA3JbQnytTBwU-IXXsedg_ecNQbd2Ro57YQPdI-RU4KPSg4rzPDSL7Phae0tig4D5Q3YmyPdwwzkSirfnzL3qdP8ByolexPATD0UfDb5E/s320/BELLEVUE+2010+002.JPG" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIbeMbJxQO1eJ67_UlHYm0271-T2W6Sj-emgBw-wBDA_wooc1Kr64ub58hgpnYMqLnKjuyRSvqANsIrBM7TkJG52kb1P1lwstikpSlKup_94zxU-rQhbWrSuu3fpgiYzyxBQaq9bTyME/s1600/BELLEVUE+2010+003.JPG"><span style="color:#000000;">Exciting things are happening here at the ARTGARDEN, I got a new website name: artgardenclay.com Nothing built yet, but that is my next big project. I have had several people wanting to order bugs and such from with so I have got to get with it!!!</span></a></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtBovOqLw3GqcQlg79QN21bvD1tlpN4JT4f4G8i8sdep58merpVa-W8oiK-cXKtdBQeHstQE_pS4ybGACS9h5yyDaOG0t79Y49TcH-yxgpynHP-MKtH-FGmVlllVE3KCWU5iEyKCAYXY/s1600/BELLEVUE+2010+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499098574298757458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtBovOqLw3GqcQlg79QN21bvD1tlpN4JT4f4G8i8sdep58merpVa-W8oiK-cXKtdBQeHstQE_pS4ybGACS9h5yyDaOG0t79Y49TcH-yxgpynHP-MKtH-FGmVlllVE3KCWU5iEyKCAYXY/s320/BELLEVUE+2010+004.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIbeMbJxQO1eJ67_UlHYm0271-T2W6Sj-emgBw-wBDA_wooc1Kr64ub58hgpnYMqLnKjuyRSvqANsIrBM7TkJG52kb1P1lwstikpSlKup_94zxU-rQhbWrSuu3fpgiYzyxBQaq9bTyME/s1600/BELLEVUE+2010+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499098567309808482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIbeMbJxQO1eJ67_UlHYm0271-T2W6Sj-emgBw-wBDA_wooc1Kr64ub58hgpnYMqLnKjuyRSvqANsIrBM7TkJG52kb1P1lwstikpSlKup_94zxU-rQhbWrSuu3fpgiYzyxBQaq9bTyME/s320/BELLEVUE+2010+003.JPG" /></a> Getting ready to jet over to Moses Lake to teach a soldered charm class, FUN. Hopefully tonight I won't set off the alarm at the art museum. Last night I got flustered and forgot the code...the police officer was very nice and my students vouched for me that I wasn't breaking in, I even had a key to prove it. ArghHH! Quite embarassing oh well.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div>Will post more later as I reset the shop. Man is it a mess!</div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-71413712778572947822010-06-18T14:49:00.000-07:002010-06-18T14:59:41.071-07:00NEW PRODUCT SHOTS FOR THE BIG SHOWS....Spent the afternoon the other day, taking some quick photos to send off to some big crafts for fall...<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhJL0_UN9S3BcHcdLceyho7WEKi19JYbnXAUd5IkPUE1hWIsrpwJ99BW4Af5mzoRRtvgjK8G6Ni9yK1K82YY1NMUB2wfoNCNh85MtG1KXe1XXP1BT-tenWcC8fXF-akel_mYhfz2SwGA/s1600/product+examples+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484235494043296738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhJL0_UN9S3BcHcdLceyho7WEKi19JYbnXAUd5IkPUE1hWIsrpwJ99BW4Af5mzoRRtvgjK8G6Ni9yK1K82YY1NMUB2wfoNCNh85MtG1KXe1XXP1BT-tenWcC8fXF-akel_mYhfz2SwGA/s320/product+examples+007.JPG" /></a> Garden Bugs and Flowers out front in my garbage can planters...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu5OJXp8E3CWiRbOQSO1mTpk2Nx6wuXX0Gu-Hu0db4Tiwz56du9TZElknEmXIuxr__WS7vGCZXXAa035-yU45ihxvKa8N6Q0qkYAOVl14meAMgKj9H0eUGHIFMl8qboA7bKlZWh8h8JE/s1600/product+examples+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484235477436222338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu5OJXp8E3CWiRbOQSO1mTpk2Nx6wuXX0Gu-Hu0db4Tiwz56du9TZElknEmXIuxr__WS7vGCZXXAa035-yU45ihxvKa8N6Q0qkYAOVl14meAMgKj9H0eUGHIFMl8qboA7bKlZWh8h8JE/s320/product+examples+002.JPG" /></a> Garden Pottery...loving my new sunflower watering cans...start with a lump of clay as my mom likes to say...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19Y7uNHJ6MPhZaYwzEbNRFbilf-quoWMnz0Vltqbvfk-kpHwBLAcKoRcVQzwesVCPseepP8G6NOBavV9UywvOCebf6XjLCv1368AqTwtvEFQAPs7xd450mBxp_DN-k-qOqhivuDckVfw/s1600/product+examples+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484235464145532354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19Y7uNHJ6MPhZaYwzEbNRFbilf-quoWMnz0Vltqbvfk-kpHwBLAcKoRcVQzwesVCPseepP8G6NOBavV9UywvOCebf6XjLCv1368AqTwtvEFQAPs7xd450mBxp_DN-k-qOqhivuDckVfw/s320/product+examples+003.JPG" /></a>Rustic Pottery and Leaves....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JXRdq9JCmcG4kIrPp7u3Ze1foPI_MNYpmOhM-8oI_gYnfjtaez3SBdcPLonYyanTO8ELgpHWCVbHLh_7RhEH074flCIVSGHRPPHx0qrX6LxY7SZEhEE3Yqx09EII51PNPFRhz_-CVAI/s1600/product+examples+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484235451527582418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JXRdq9JCmcG4kIrPp7u3Ze1foPI_MNYpmOhM-8oI_gYnfjtaez3SBdcPLonYyanTO8ELgpHWCVbHLh_7RhEH074flCIVSGHRPPHx0qrX6LxY7SZEhEE3Yqx09EII51PNPFRhz_-CVAI/s320/product+examples+008.JPG" /></a>Wicked cool Halloween Decor and Trick or Treat Bowls sitting on my Greatgrandmother Josephine's Potters Wheel...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDA3zWgToPAB5BIF5rMIk1tIZXLRWEA5rVF-sd_3SSMaGtTXP4TiWXh0rh3hozNY7ihOLVbXe3ckziekKPDvcowzF4MnG97QJTCEWC8yYvRRyApT0-1OrL28oL93i-ziO9bRmLu-8904Q/s1600/product+examples+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484235443794580482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDA3zWgToPAB5BIF5rMIk1tIZXLRWEA5rVF-sd_3SSMaGtTXP4TiWXh0rh3hozNY7ihOLVbXe3ckziekKPDvcowzF4MnG97QJTCEWC8yYvRRyApT0-1OrL28oL93i-ziO9bRmLu-8904Q/s320/product+examples+004.JPG" /></a> Awesome shot of my Winter Wall tiles and Ornaments....love my iPhone, sometimes it takes the best pictures...<br /><div> </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-34723533193680192602010-06-18T14:43:00.001-07:002010-06-18T14:48:40.767-07:00KIDS AND CLAY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjngrJTpPROKOZN9f12P5iOJSo7-T3Y5dQ7zXuJGLBohX-RtkeYkfgMAwfc8ukw52COd6ZksLMHAuKv6X3999f-gRZD4uX5kh002o0uWhw1PRdU8kzE3Tt22r83KZwwPeZMGS2a1Ankdk/s1600/mac+classes+006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484233378714457602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjngrJTpPROKOZN9f12P5iOJSo7-T3Y5dQ7zXuJGLBohX-RtkeYkfgMAwfc8ukw52COd6ZksLMHAuKv6X3999f-gRZD4uX5kh002o0uWhw1PRdU8kzE3Tt22r83KZwwPeZMGS2a1Ankdk/s320/mac+classes+006.JPG" /></a> i LOVE little kids and clay...their enthusiasm and vision is alway so amazing...making clay mirror frames...will be glazed next time...stay tuned.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bRcmPoHMJlVGP6MyEiyw7Y6Bt-ZSoHkJGWSDYSzescklc9m1Tckf43eu3X4q9PnfzDtc7I-xhKyD7sn1ZsRxZY3WnZwvbBFOnmrDbnRM4u1IoeIQACat4QIYwfypLLx57Y6k4gp-L50/s1600/mac+classes+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484233362465453442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bRcmPoHMJlVGP6MyEiyw7Y6Bt-ZSoHkJGWSDYSzescklc9m1Tckf43eu3X4q9PnfzDtc7I-xhKyD7sn1ZsRxZY3WnZwvbBFOnmrDbnRM4u1IoeIQACat4QIYwfypLLx57Y6k4gp-L50/s320/mac+classes+002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FPEoONnpufW3zVmEQD4IjmdeQy7uY1fCv6GKPG7eC2dRykB2NJchGxKMII-wp-wGYUkr8ulB30W53DtoMzd9H759W_UANPHmRZAC3UczQHOtw2434ckN7Cch_IJLVWYVXg6ZBLop_M0/s1600/mac+classes+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484233351563526242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FPEoONnpufW3zVmEQD4IjmdeQy7uY1fCv6GKPG7eC2dRykB2NJchGxKMII-wp-wGYUkr8ulB30W53DtoMzd9H759W_UANPHmRZAC3UczQHOtw2434ckN7Cch_IJLVWYVXg6ZBLop_M0/s320/mac+classes+003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFuql3zkuDiDIruNr8SiKcz4qusfqg2r2M93oyXJ_g9-YcvWL_lJRBUyE1eelvY_o5VTzFwnN0uACWtWX12R7TAAp6XbiluxTWI6e56HVuI1atzaDkJqU1lc98SeF8Hy0RDyR2SQBCcs/s1600/mac+classes+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484233341940764562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFuql3zkuDiDIruNr8SiKcz4qusfqg2r2M93oyXJ_g9-YcvWL_lJRBUyE1eelvY_o5VTzFwnN0uACWtWX12R7TAAp6XbiluxTWI6e56HVuI1atzaDkJqU1lc98SeF8Hy0RDyR2SQBCcs/s320/mac+classes+004.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2cNsPGwycOkDz14e_IpLNOq9BMLur-A8BYhJlHRTF8olgt8PfmrwrY79K_k6HUTo7E9GjaVNqfQjNe-qi0jvJx29iXSa4Gt8gbr9yNeJ6gVj5UwAL97q1CVDyjyLln7alzmMlXB73L0/s1600/mac+classes+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484233326381763570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2cNsPGwycOkDz14e_IpLNOq9BMLur-A8BYhJlHRTF8olgt8PfmrwrY79K_k6HUTo7E9GjaVNqfQjNe-qi0jvJx29iXSa4Gt8gbr9yNeJ6gVj5UwAL97q1CVDyjyLln7alzmMlXB73L0/s320/mac+classes+005.JPG" /></a><br />girls on one side boys on the other...thats just how they ROLL...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042504767067536361.post-57260950458765464072010-06-18T13:59:00.000-07:002010-06-18T14:40:37.058-07:00Teaching Clay here there and everywhere...<div><br /></div><div>Gonna try to keep with my goal of posting more often....</div><div><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484224603828403858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwl2EtmgFtTS2TSO7zupQH9refkf4QInu_okUQ7LULigwKxx58EVjH01IAYFVlC2ZvQ3uFUkJ9W-fCo7HpeMgDyhGzXncSDbTAVjeqGvGKoG6hI51v156z2RoTn5sSPUvd77C1yYPQmo/s320/mac+classes+005.JPG" /><br />The last few days have been spent teaching glaze and clay classes at the Moses Lake Art Museum (MAC)...<br /><br /><div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484224600843330354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7os1SfhJwpD7_LkrhxuCd0zKyjz_eAJGBpVnPkw56pEQPf4_utDCkN3HEb4xwcDz4ZJh2fr4UJvMg6asR1QyWKW3qBsm9JxbwkktjFLBj77p2v3_420e46KOuD4sHzmdW_Fk70gl4Igg/s320/mac+classes+006.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>Last night I had a group of ladies schedule an Adult Art Party, there were beverages, stories and lots of glazing...fun.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484230425274767986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDezeMB1n8RjzHiTXLR6oCfkaeEMPgC3kk5HmGgYVM3TcUZk5okX0sYznbjZ95pLCuRwflN1g29UZILfnzh87knsPUjmMkQaOCejy7JteKD6P90dzMErep3dmKGi8NKLHx81Lu6VVkj-4/s320/mac+classes+012.JPG" /></div><div></div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbojmS8zDuKIvJuSVMK695aVfHZite0_px_WBHjuksMeny-jL6LnM6aNJ-olrYdKZ_EXHzOyGGyPqwewRUdjlg3dx75cN0cj7FjtLHWrRrYClrnWjdrzsBNb5CDgh1ZJOtgJB4HHfiZs/s1600/mac+classes+013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484224579287628402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbojmS8zDuKIvJuSVMK695aVfHZite0_px_WBHjuksMeny-jL6LnM6aNJ-olrYdKZ_EXHzOyGGyPqwewRUdjlg3dx75cN0cj7FjtLHWrRrYClrnWjdrzsBNb5CDgh1ZJOtgJB4HHfiZs/s320/mac+classes+013.JPG" /></a> </div><div><div><div><div> </div><div>Right now I am waiting for my kiln to cool from last night and I am prepping boards for a birthday art party this afternoon....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXOBWFWn-eP9SN4996EXBFHyt18AEcchEq0dwAa-5XSzOSEAkHUrkpSfQxehyjZo_DKxRGcwFTAa3kydw5eT8RZz2IlkXkqiuT9V5wKZGAt9zXv9F8w_HaBArBivNN8ikgx6o3WQB6hg/s1600/birthday+party+prep+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484224563501615330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXOBWFWn-eP9SN4996EXBFHyt18AEcchEq0dwAa-5XSzOSEAkHUrkpSfQxehyjZo_DKxRGcwFTAa3kydw5eT8RZz2IlkXkqiuT9V5wKZGAt9zXv9F8w_HaBArBivNN8ikgx6o3WQB6hg/s320/birthday+party+prep+001.JPG" /></a> </div><div>All this teaching is fun to share with kids to adults... Here is to a busy summer teaching!!!</div><br /><div></div><div>Remember to ALL summer art classes are in Moses Lake this summer, call them today 766.9395 to sign up before they fill up!</div></div></div></div></div>Laura Mayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08534147332799590022noreply@blogger.com0