Author Archives: Nan Rothwell

Loading the salt kiln

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

Will fire soon. It’s a great time to have a car kiln – I can get these pots loaded and out of harm’s way. Now if only the resident mice don’t nest in one of them again before I fire…

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City Clay demonstration this Sunday in Charlottesville

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

This Sunday, July 15, I will be doing a throwing demonstration at City Clay in Charlottesville, VA.  I’ll cover altering thrown forms, texturing with a wiggle wire, and working larger by adding components.  We’ll meet from 10 to 4, with … Continue reading →

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Show extended!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

Thanks to the huge crippling storm that swept through a big chunk of the mid-Atlantic, people have been dealing with storm cleanup and coping with high temperatures without electric service.  Not surprisingly, that has taken a toll on this weekend’s … Continue reading →

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Studio Show June 30 – July 1

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

Nancy Maxson and I will host a Studio Show here in my Nelson County, Virginia pottery on June 30 & July 1.  In addition to my pottery and Nancy’s paintings and cards, there will be a display of student pots.  … Continue reading →

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Glazing and Decorating DVD finally here!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

Alan’s and my new DVD on glazing and decorating finally arrived in today’s mail.  There are a couple of clips of it on the Ceramic Arts Daily website – here is a link to all my DVD clips on the … Continue reading →

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I rearranged the showroom and took new photos of all the work

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

Take a look at the new pots in my showroom.  I did a massive clean-up and rearranged everything in order to fit in new work.   [cincopa AQDAJ7qjUVoQ]

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New options for May throwing intensive

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

People have expressed interest in the Throwing Intensive here scheduled for May 24-27, but said that they could not make it for all four days.  As there are still some open spots and time is drawing short, I have decided … Continue reading →

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New DVD on Glazing and Decorating finally published!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

My new DVD on Glazing and Decorating came out today on Ceramic Arts Daily.  They included a clip from it, and directions on purchasing it through the CAD Bookstore.  I also have it for sale in my online store, although … Continue reading →

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Student pots in the kiln!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

Look at the nice work my students are producing!  This is the first of two firings of their work from our ten-week session.  I’m firing the second half right now and will put up some photos of it after we … Continue reading →

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NCECA was a blast!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Nan Rothwell

We had a great time at NCECA in Seattle.  I enjoyed the chance to reconnect with Wally and Mad Keeler and had a lot of fun working in the AMACO/Brent booth.  My only regret about the conference was having so … Continue reading →

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