Kansas City Studio is Up and Running
I’ve been here in Kansas City for about five weeks now, and happily I am making pots again! Nothing all that new and fabulous, just some warm-up work to get me back in the groove.
Setting up a working clay studio takes some time and many trips to the hardware store – the tools of our trade are simple enough, but it always seems that I’m lacking that five–gallon bucket or secret stash of cobalt right when I need it! 
Other news: last night I experienced my first roller derby bout! NO, I didn’t compete, although I am definitely tempted to dust off my 1970’s era rollerskates, skate covers, and present-day fishnets…but I do have to think about sparing my fingers and wrists from injury (kinda need them for this career). The KC all-female Roller Derby League championship consisted of smash-ups between four local teams: The Black-Eye Susans, The Victory Vixens, The Dreadnaught Dorothys, and The Knock-Outs. My favorite derby-girl was Lunatic Fringe, although it was tough not to root for Snot Rocket, obviously the most skilled skater in the rink. Princess Slay-ya was my choice blocker to watch – her hip-checks and facial expressions were the most threatening! Go teams!
Otherwise, not much else to report here, oh, except for an amazing gig at the Record Bar. Rasputina, hailing from Brooklyn, NY, rocked my Wednesday night with their scorching-hot cellos and eerie distortion. An imaginative, costumed three-piece, Rasputina’s cover of Barracuda (yes, Heart) flashed me back to a one of my favorite San Franciso-based bands, the now defunct Deadweight…R.I.P. Deadweight!
Apologies to you all, and especially my friend Whitney (www.whitneysmithpottery.com) for not having my camera with me for these fantabulous KC events…check out Whitney’s blog to see what amazing things she’s up to in Japan!!
p.s. did I mention that I’ve been throwing standing up for the past two years now? My wheel is rigged in the most primitive way, but it works like a charm! I was free-standing until this new studio allowed me a wall to lean against. I highly recommend trying this set-up if your back is giving you trouble…it has saved me! 
looking forward o seeing these glazed. really like the harmonica like ones… are these thrown as well?
Comment by Nancy/maggy — July 21, 2007 @ 11:22 pm
nice forms, wish i had got to come to your demo at asu!! sweet work!
Comment by jeff martin — July 22, 2007 @ 5:07 pm
for cello rock, i also like matson jones …
Comment by heidi — August 15, 2007 @ 1:39 am
i attended a john glick workshop and he brought his wheel and cinderblocks and threw standing as well. complete with a sponge electrical taped to the ww
wall for a cushion.
Comment by gina — January 14, 2008 @ 1:51 am