I love it when the idea actually works.

A few weeks ago I was at a frustrating point: I had created several sets of plates using an idea that I just knew would work out—except that it didn’t. More on that maybe at a later time, but the point is, I decided to walk away from that project for a bit and try something else while perhaps the first idea had time to mature.

Immediately an new inspiration struck me, this gorgeous set is the result.

Another advantage of learning pottery in a class is that artists inspire artists! You’ll find that our group is warm, welcoming and generous, and although we are all at different skill levels and we’ve all been where you are right now.

Can I just say that learning to add hardware and wire lamps was not on my bingo card for my life?

But I love the idea of making things that are centered around the theme of light. I’ve made plenty of candle holders and luminarias, so the next step was lamps. This one is not my first, but my second, and I’m so happy with it.