Hi Everyone

Resolution at the last month of the year, BLOG REGULARLY!!!!
OK, wonder where I should start as I have travelled a lot in last six months and have loads of stories to tell. May be I should start with today and then go back 6 months,covering present and past simultaneously.
last whole week is been cleaning, reorganising the studio, and a lot has been achieved. Shifted the kiln in the extreme right corner,and VOW, so much space!!
It will be fun to work with so much more space. Also I can host a larger group in "OPEN HOUSE"

Yes, there is an open house at my garden studio,potters place, on the 17th,18th and 19th of December,any time between 10.30am to 6 pm.All of you, potters and others are welcome to enjoy the ambiance,play with clay, create,try the wheel.... .......no cost,JUST COME.
Like the Idea?? then come over,lets have fun and forget the mundane  day to day routine.

Now the past,in the month of July we had a family get together at Lake Tahoe, everything around us was like a picture postcard. the shades of blue,green and their combinations you see with pure emerald!!! Its beyond words!!
We did have a great time,
more to come soon,see you at the open house.

Kala Ghoda Festival

Potters market at the festival was real fun.Lots of potteres, lots of people and lots of interaction!!!
To top it all sale was good too.
This time there were potteres from Delhi, Banglore[sumanth] , Bhopal [Sonia] and Baroda. and more.... It was nice to meet all of them and see their work.
Everyone was in great spirit and I am sure next year will be much bigger and better.

For me my students were great help,Geetu, Anjana, Shilpa, Priya, Ashlesha, Yojana,Ketki, all of them were very helpful,so nice to have them around.

A few things have happened since the last time  I wrote,
I went for Madhavi's solo show opening.What a show!!! The size and concept of her sculptural work was overwhelming,Very good work,tremendous energy and beatiful results.It was worth spending time there, meeting some old friends,good.
Then yesterday was opening of Voyage V at art 7 soul,worli,which is a charity show for cancer aid,a beatiful collecton of paintings by many of the great artists. ceramics was also included and honestly it felt good to see one of my work,a coilbuilt large pot,surrounded by such art.

                 Now,BUDDING ARTISTS AT WORK

The first hand pottery workshop of this year concluded on Sunday with everyone completing the glazing of their pots and murals.All the students have done very well, and hope they will be happy with the glaze results.

the class of 2010

Classes for the year started on the 9th as planned. Its nice to see lot of people wanting to learn pottery.Those who come with this desire certainly have the artist in them,buried somewhere till they start off. Each of them has so much potential,all that is required is ... follow the passion,accept the hard work and enjoy the journey.

Today was a special day for me and my students,Kamana's Birthday!!1
So WE HAD A CAKE AND ATE IT TOO!!!!!

The latest,with slip trailing decoration

Last few days have been busy but good,did some tableware and decorated them with slip,using the trailing technique.It was fun.Think I will do a complete series with mugs,glasses,bowls,lidded jars, cassaroles,may be  some platters too
Think its a good idea??

welcome 2010

So, here is wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year!!!
WHY DO WE ALWAYS TEND TO PUT THESE TWO WORDS TOGETHER???
AS IF TO SAY THAT THESE TWO EXISTING TOGETHER IS A RATHER UNUSUAL PROPOSAL!
WHATS YOR TAKE ON THIS?
i am rather curious to know