Orange Street ArtsFest

This weekend was another great show and a great reminder of how many folks are fervent supporters of the art. We heard so much encouraging feedback and had a great time listening to all the musical acts. So thankful for such a great show in Wilmington!

We brought plenty of rings and ornaments and enjoyed showcasing them in new displays.

And these shelves turned out to be a great addition as well.

Valentine's Day

These hearts ornaments are just in time for Valentine's Day and just delivered to our favorite local shop, Kitchen Arts & Pottery at McBee Station. Go check out all of Chef Liz's lovelies!

Palladium

This is not a new glaze for us, but rather a new technique for applying it and I'm so excited with the results! I think this metallic, gunmetal finish is going to be very popular at our shows this fall. Stay tuned for more pieces in this color as long as I can convince Mom to keep using it!

Kitchen Arts & Pottery

For our local fans and friends, check out the newest shop in McBee Station near Publix. Kitchen Arts & Pottery just opened three weeks ago and owner, Liz Bardsley, (former chef at Northampton) has acquired an eclectic and elegant assortment of items for cooking, serving, and entertaining. Vintage tea towels, glassware, serving pieces, oils and vinegars, jams and jellies, flavored sugars and smoked salts. She seeks responsibly made items, fairly traded, and domestic whenever possible. We are so fortunate, she is now carrying a line of our own pottery as well! Shop for Stone Lotus Pottery in person and see this gem of a store for yourself.

Here is a link to a little more about Liz and the store.

Updates to our Shop

We are continuing to stock our Etsy shop in preparation for the upcoming holidays. Several new items listed this weekend including these new wall pockets.

New cross wall hangings and more jewelry is on its way to the shop, but we must confess a lot of our efforts are being focused on our craft shows and our latest adventure.....Daly Designs in downtown Greenville! Liz Daly contacted us and we are now one of her featured potters in her eclectic shop right on Main Street downtown. Locals now have another great place to shop for our pottery and the rest of you have another excuse to come visit us in Greenville : )

On Vacation, but Still Open

We are on vacation for the week...visiting my mom and the rest of my family at the beach for a week, but the shop is still open. Items won't ship until I return (June 15), but we are still open. One of the deviled egg plates just sold last night even : )

I will be checking out my mom's studio this week and should have lots of great pictures. We're working on a post showing all the steps to creating some of our favorite pieces. Should be interesting, so stay tuned....

New Colors

I'm in a yellow mood lately....warm spring weather, beautiful spring flowers blooming, lots of sunshine, and apparently I look good wearing the color....who knew? (thanks Ginger!)

So when I sat down to post a few new items to the shop, I went for our yellows first. More to come later, but let this tide you over for now....

Spring Lovelies...

Here are the latest additons to the shop...

tea dust

cobalt


pinwheel

And here is a preview of what will be listed soon...(not sure why the pictures are so tiny : )

zinfandel bowl

kiwi leaf plate

I'm also expecting a package from mom on Friday, so there will be more spring additions later this weekend....Mother's Day is right around the corner!!!

New Class, New Glazes, New Pieces

As promised...the latest additions to Stone Lotus Pottery. Mom's studio decided to close for January (a notoriously slow month in retail and just about any business), so she looked for another place to continue to learn and work on new pieces. She has her own wheel at home, but no kiln yet, so she needs a place to fire everything and of course, to continue learning. She found a class at a local art gallery and was able to work with new clay, learn some new techniques, and work with brand new glazes and colors. The results are just beautiful and we hope you like them as much as we do.

These pictures are just previews, taken on the old coffee table I use as "command central" in our pottery room, so forgive me. No natural light, no props, just a preview for our faithful readers. Look for these to be added to the shop over the next week or so, but of course, let us know if you see something you would like for yourself or as a gift.

We're introducing spoonrests....perfect hostess gifts and great colors. I'm especially fond of the new spring green.
More of that fabulous spring green and forest green in a large scalloped plate. This one is a biggie coming in at 10 inches in diameter.

And this bowl is by far my favorite....a super cool glaze called coyote....it is a beautiful combination of blue, brown, and all the shades in between. It's another big one at 10 inches across and over 5 inches high.

And the outside is even better!

Abstract look by brushing on the glaze...another large shallow bowl in antique jade and royal blue, a little over 8 inches across.

Coasters have proven a tad challenging for so many reasons but these are a beautiful speckled set in a walnut spice.

A beautiful plate in royal blue and rafia.

Large, deep bowl in a muted earthtone....will have to work on capturing the color a bit better in pictures.

Another large bowl in a glaze called kiwi....love it! We're working on the bigger sizes that everyone is asking for!


We had a dish similar to this in blackbird blue last fall, but I think the rafia glaze brings out the pattern that much more.

And a little bit of jewelry, of course. More black and white (I have several new black earrings for all of you who have the black and white pendants from Christmas.)

Mom is heading back to Jeffcoat Pottery in February, so we'll promise more red pieces (a special glaze that only fires in gas kilns) and I know I can't wait.

Wish Lists

With Valentine's Day coming up, a friend gave us a terrific idea.

Create your own Stone Lotus Pottery wish list!

If any of you have your eye on jewelry or some pottery, send us an email with the item name and the person you would like us to contact with your secret wishes. We can be subtle or downright obvious depending on how much help your significant other might need : ) And we'll even throw in gift wrapping free for Valentine's Day so there's no excuses!

Use the Contact Us button over there in the sidebar on the right or send an email to

stonelotuspottery [at] gmail [dot] com

(without all the crazy formatting of course, we just don't need any spam : )

New Finds

I've been busy adding new items to the shop for all of you still shopping (that includes us, too, so don't feel bad!) Don't hestitate, though. Our shipping deadline is fast approaching!

Knock Outs

Proven quite popular already, check out the new additions to the shop

Reds

Since we can't seem to keep them in stock, just thought you'd like to know I added two more red bowls to the shop. A fabulous blue one to come tomorrow. You know you're excited. Go check them out here.

Crystalline Glazing

Mom learned a new crystalline glazing technique earlier this year and produced some very unique pieces. The process involves a special glazing, firing, and cooling process that allow crystals to grow and burst on the surface of the pottery. They are made using porcelain clay and can be used functionally in the same ways as our other pottery. I just recently added two to the shop and hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Just Added

I had a little time to add a few new items to the shop last night. My mom is in town for Thanksgiving and came with several boxes of new items. Keep checking back over the next few days to see the new jewelry, ornaments, and bowls, but for anyone already back from their Black Friday shopping, here is a new luminary or votive candle holder and a drop dead gorgeous oval platter just added last night. I love this, I can talk about how beautiful everything is because she's creating it. It's not like tooting my own horn at all!

A Handmade Christmas: Stone Lotus Pottery

Without further ado, my first post on A Handmade Christmas is about our new artistic endeavor, Stone Lotus Pottery. My mom and I launched our Etsy shop in October and are jumping head first into the Christmas season.

In the shop, you'll find gifts for many people on your list. Stop by and see our beautiful and unique jewelry items, bowls, vases, votives, plates, and coasters. Don't forget your moms, daughters, granddaughters, aunts, nieces, and grandkids. Also, keep in mind co-workers and bosses, your hair stylist, manicurist, or other professionals you visit often, and of course, your friends.

Unique jewelry items for those with the most discriminating taste. Prices range from $14 to $24 for various earrings and necklaces.

We also have a large selection of bowls and vases. Prices range from $11 to $20, something to fit every need. Small bowls are perfect for jewelry, potpourri, and candles. Larger bowls can hold fruit, side dishes, or whatever your imagination creates. Use them as a base for floral arrangements. They make great hostess gifts as well!

Feel free to bookmark our shop and check back often. We'll have new items added throughout the season. Look for more coaster sets, Christmas ornaments, and more jewelry.