Virginia in Virginia

I'm unloading my pots, and my favorite Fox McGrew cup is already full of tea.

In August, we moved to Virginia for me to teach Ceramics and Drawing at Northern Virginia Community College. So far, so good! Here's a snapshot of our developing studio scene:

Our resident Mermaiden constructs a magical device.

And with it, we cut a Perfect Circle.

Throwing bowls.

Trimming bowls.

And glazing!

This is not a mirror, just a mirror image pair of Bailey electric kilns. 

Here are some brightly-colored, student, cone 6 tests from our first firing. Represented are Fake (Faux) Ash, Bill Schran's Blue Crystal, Marilee's Lava, Will Levi Marshall's Chartreuse, and Panama Red (in oxidation). The nicest surprise is that the crystal is working well in a regular firing, with no hold and controlled cooling to 1500 degrees.