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| Fall 2009 In this Newsletter: Upcoming Shows - Milkshed Gallery Opening Soon! Fall Firing - Update On The New Kiln It's been several months since our last update . . . but we've been a bit busy! Our summer involved seemingly endless building projects, keeping up with shows and other jobs, making pottery while maintaining two studios in two states . . . oh, and getting married! (We snuck a photo in down below.) We're so glad to be in high gear here at the VT homestead this fall, working long hours in the field amidst the beautiful foliage to ready our gallery and kiln site before the snow flies. Thanks for checking out our newsletter! Upcoming Shows and Exhibitions We'll be showing in several places this fall, including an artisans fair at the Norwich (VT) Farmers' Market grounds on Sunday, October 11th, from 10am to 3pm. We also have several upcoming gallery exhibitions, including a special celebration of the 50th birthday of the Hanover League of NH Craftsmen CraftStudies program. That opens on Saturday, October 17th, from 5 to 7 at the gallery on Lebanon Street in Hanover. Nathan and I will also have mugs and cups in the Consider the Cup Invitational at the Artisans Gallery in Northampton, Massachusetts, open November 13th- December 31st. And we're hoping to be part of a local "bazaar" in Randolph, VT, for the holiday season! more info for Norwich show more info for Hanover show more info for Northampton show our full schedule Our Milkshed Gallery Open Soon We have made incredible progress on our gallery in the last few weeks, and hope to be open by Thanksgiving, if not before! (You'll get a big announcement when we set a date!) We put the windows that we refurbished back in this week (see photos at left with a view to the surrounding fields!), and I have been finishing trim, painting, and generally getting very excited. We insulated the new ceiling, and we're also shining up an antique wood stove to help keep you cozy during your visit! After the grand opening, I hope to keep regular hours straight through the holiday season. Once again, and hopefully for the last time, I'll say: "Stay Tuned!" *UPDATE! We're Now Open! more info We're Planning a Fall Firing I am currently in pottery production for a firing that I hope to complete in late October at the Eaton, NH kiln. (Yes a bit more of the crazy travel with unfired pottery!) Among the new pots are the popular serving "baskets," lots of new mugs, french butter keepers, and pie plates. I'm also taking last minute special orders for those of you interested in something more "custom" . . . please be in touch by October 12th if this is of interest to you! Update On The New Kiln A lot of rain and a very busy schedule made for some sluggish groundwork, but the excavator finished up in mid- September, and we are just about to set posts for the new kiln shed. At this stage, we're hoping the large roof will be over our heads by snowfall. Then we can begin amassing the necessary kiln- building materials . . . we'll likely be constructing it well into next year. Ahh, the balancing of expectations with the reality of life! I keep reminding myself that this most anticipatory desire for a new kiln will someday look like a small blip of the radar of life. :) Once our gallery is officially open, we'd love to have you stop by to see our progress- and perhaps move a few bricks! Big Thanks! Missed something? Check out the newsletter archives: Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Summer 2008 Spring 2008 Winter 2008 Fall into Winter 2007 Summer 2007 Spring 2007 Join the mailing list! Have a friend or relative who you think might enjoy this newsletter? Please feel free to forward this link on! http://www.beccavanfleetpottery.com/news |
