Author Archives: Nan Rothwell

Throwing workshop

We had a great workshop here last week!  Eight people working full out for four full days.  A lot of handsome pots got made.  I love the sharing that happens during these workshops.  And this one seemed particularly rich in … Continue reading

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Two recent developments

I am happy to report that leather artist Penny Sipple and jeweler Greg Sandage will join me again this year during the November Studio Tour. Also, I’ve joined the Artisans’ Craft Trail put together by the Artisans Center of Virginia … Continue reading

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Class schedule posted

I just posted a revised schedule for classes that goes through the end of 2011.  Doing it, I was amazed anew by how quickly 2011 is rushing by! Alan and I are almost done filming the new glazing and decorating … Continue reading

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Glazing and decorating DVD

Alan and I begin work next week on our new DVD on glazing and decorating.  It’s been quite a process getting things lined up in advance, as I needed to make at least two of each form — one to … Continue reading

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Space open in Monday evening class

There’s an open spot in the Monday evening class that meets 5:00 to 8:00 pm.  You can see details on the classes page.  Give me a call or drop me a note if you are interested.

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Spring-Summer Workshops Posted

I’ve just posted schedules for classes and workshops through the end of the summer on the Classes and Workshops pages of this website.   Last year’s four-day workshop was so much fun that I am offering another this year,  plus expanding … Continue reading

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New feature length teaching DVD!

The teaching DVD that Alan and I made last summer has just been released by my friends at Ceramic Arts Daily.  Take a look! We had a great time filming it together.  We covered basic throwing of cylinders and bowls … Continue reading

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Studio Tour This Weekend!

I’ll be hosting two guest artists this weekend during the 16th Annual Studio Tour.  Penny Sipple will be here with her leather and Greg Sandage with his jewelry.  It should be a great weekend!  We’ll be open 10:00 am to … Continue reading

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Kiln Opening Event on Saturday, October 2

Things are falling into place nicely for next Saturday’s Kiln Opening.   Here are some photos of the actual kiln opening.  These pots have since been cleaned and priced.  We’ve put enough of them back in the kiln where they sat … Continue reading

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Credit Cards as Tools

Here’s a new video that Alan and I made as an entry to a Ceramic Arts Daily contest.  Alan was here for a week (a place he refers to as “the old country”) filming a teaching video that we hope … Continue reading

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