Strictly Functional Pottery National

I am so happy and excited to have this piece accepted into the Strictly Functional Pottery National (SFPN). This is the 32nd year of this wonderful show juried by David MacDonald. Although this show is local -at the Lancaster Museum of Art it is a national show attracting ceramic artists from all over the country and for the last couple of years, beyond. I am so honored to get in!

Because this show takes place near me I have had the opportunity to help with various aspects over the years, from unpacking and packing up the pots to helping with editing the catalog and in the past sitting the show and even dusting. Being involved, for me, has been a wonderful way to get to know the work a little better. I am grateful for this opportunity provided by Jean Lehman who directed the show for 17 years, and to the present co directors Kevin Lehman and Amy Burk.

I can’t wait to see all the work in person! I hope you can make it too. The opening night is September 27 from 5-8 PM and the show is up until November 9. The website for the SFPN is www.strictlyfunctionalpottery.net

Looking for a hand made gift for someone special?

I am really happy with my newest work that just came out of the wood kiln. Firing with wood often adds a beautiful dimension to the work, telling a story of how the flame and ash move through the kiln and interact with the clay and glazes. I hope you enjoy it too and are able to find that special gift.

Visit www.msepots.com , find Layla, and when you order something get a little something just for you, from me.

If you are interested in learning more about the wood-fire process take a look at this cool video made at the Lancaster Creative Factory (where I fire my work) by Natural Light Films:

https://vimeo.com/866851258

Wood/Soda Fired Cup. Slab built with slip design and hollow extruded foot.

Cups available for sale at Charlie Cummings Gallery through February 2024!

I am excited to have five cups available for sale at Cup:The Intimate Object XIX at Charlie Cummings Gallery. I love being a part of this show. Check out my cups below and go to the web site link to see the amazing collection of really creative cups and see which are your favorite (I would love to hear which are your favs!). :

https://charliecummingsgallery.com/cup-the-intimate-object-xix.html