Author Archives: Tom

This past week I was honored again to be asked to demonstrate early American redware pottery at New Harmony’s Heritage Days.  This is in conjunction with  Indiana children learning about Indiana history, although there were plenty of students from States … Continue reading →

Is there any doubt?   A dog is a friend, protector, therapist, cheerleader and playmate.   They become part of the family and are sometimes better to have at the Thanksgiving table than human family.  Their cherished value has been … Continue reading →

As winter has blanketed the pottery compound with the usual quiet,  restful  ambience for which the season was designed, folks have been asking me if my hibernation period is rejuvenative? To which I reply, “Yes, it is very restful,  in a vibrant, … Continue reading →

 O’er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens there shown a holy light!

‘Tis the season to sing all of our favorite carols, play the seasonal tunes and make objects out of clay that remind us of both.  OK, maybe that’s just me, but if you can’t relate, maybe cookie baking is a … Continue reading →

Wow!  I realized today I had not posted anything for about three months.  For those of you who were extremely worried, I assure you I am fine; only to have been suffering from “alottodo”, with a touch of “procrastinitus”.  Nonetheless, … Continue reading →

Want to have a great relaxing time in a very peaceful, beautiful setting this weekend?    Well bank on this!!  The  2012 annual craft and artisan show at Shaker Village, Pleasant Hill Kentucky is the place to be. Here are some … Continue reading →

A friend of mine, let’s call her Michelle, loves owls.  And I agree.  Owls are cool birds.     First of all, they are amazing to look at.  From the smallest we have in our area, Screech Owls, to the biggest we’ve … Continue reading →

Oh Yeah? or Oh No? That is the question.  Well, the first question is really, What the heck is an olla?  Well, I wasn’t even sure myself until I did a little digging.  (pun intended but you won’t get it … Continue reading →

This month, ( June) I am honored to have the display window of The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, down on Main Street, in Evansville Indiana.  Since I do different styles of pottery, from different time periods of American history, I thought … Continue reading →