Author Archives: Nan Rothwell

News from the pottery

Classes are in full swing and we’re gearing up for a firing here as soon as we get a break in the intense summer heat.  Somehow, when it is already close to 100 degrees out, it’s hard to think about … Continue reading

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Pots & Paintings – at McGuffey Art Center now through June 27

Lindsay Michie Eades and I have a joint show at the McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville now through June 27.

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Space available in Monday evening classes

I’m looking for a couple of new students for my Monday evening group.  Classes meet once a week, 5:00 -8:00 pm.  The studio is open for practice Tuesday – Saturday, except when it is in use for other classes or … Continue reading

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Show at McGuffey Art Center

We had a great weekend for the Scratch & Dent Sale.  Perfect weather, lots of friendly customers.  Next up — a joint show during June at the McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville.   Painter Lindsay Eades and I will share the … Continue reading

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Wiring Lamps

Since the wiggle wire lamp video posted on Ceramic Arts Daily, I have gotten a number of questions about wiring lamps.  Luckily, my friend and studio assistant Kathy, who wires lamps for me regularly, wrote a sheet of instructions to … Continue reading

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NCECA Bound…

If you are heading to NCECA this year in Philadelphia, drop by the AMACO booth in the Vendor’s Show on Thursday or Friday morning (April 1&2).  I’ll be there, demonstrating throwing and altering pots from 9:00 to 11:00 both mornings.  … Continue reading

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Some samples

Thanks for your comments on the video!  Several people have asked to see examples of fired lamps using the wiggle wire process.   As these photos show, results vary depending on the pattern of your wire, whether you saw back and … Continue reading

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Wiggle Wire Lamp

How to make a Wiggle Wire Lamp, from my instructional video “Wheel Throwing with Nan Rothwell”  

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Snowed In!

We’re snowed in! We’ve gotten over twenty inches and are warm and cozy as the storm has not taken out the electricity.  Bingley the dog has to leap in order to get through it — it’s over her head!  I … Continue reading

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Two shows down, three to go

We had great turnout for both the ACV Tour and my Holiday Open House with Nancy and Rachel.  The expanded showroom is still up and I’m getting used to the classroom looking so clean.  I have three shows coming up … Continue reading

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