Two New Shelfies

The two lidded containers on the lower left hand side of the top photograph are by Peter Stichbury.  Sadly Peter died last week aged  91.  He was a wonderful potter, teacher, instrument maker (violins and cello) and woodworker as well as a very dear friend to Estelle and me.  The three slab bottles were made by me and have been collected by my son from auctions and Trade Me for his own collection.

From Canada

These are again from Canada.  Some potters choose to live miles away from any city in lovely natural surroundings.  This apple dish on a shelf in front of a window overlooking a large group of aspens was only one of many interesting pots in these wonderful surroundings.  The season was Canadian Thanksgiving and these pumpkin buns had just come out of the oven.  Can't think of a better image to finish this "shelfies" series.

More Canadian Shelfies

The lower photograph is of my Canadian potter friend's display room.  They are very prolific potters as you can see.  The top photograph is a very small sample of their collection of guinomi - they have hundreds!

A Lovely Day for Flying

Last week my neighbour took me for a flight in her vintage Gypsy Moth.  Her husband was flying the Tiger Moth and we went out towards Te Awanga over these vineyards and orchards.  The day was perfect for flying - very warm and no bumps.

Two More Friend's Shelfies

These photos have been sent to me by friends and I find them most interesting.  The top photo shows a wonderful Japanese cabinet with a tear drop vase made by Estelle and two candles.  The platter on the wall is one of mine.  Both pots were fired in the Kamaka anagama.  The lower photograph has a lovely collection of pots - the lidded pot in the right hand lower corner is one of Estelle's mizusashi, again from our anagama.

More Buddha Figures

It seems that people who collect pots are also collectors of Buddha figures.  In the lower picture I think the figures are more like African or perhaps Eskimo figurines along with some nice pots.

Kiln Shelfies

Just a small part of the loading of the Kamaka anagama showing one of the four levels of loaded pots. These pots are all placed on setters or fireclay pads except for the small pots on the floor which are right under the side stoking.  None of these ever got broken.  The lower picture is of the right hand corner of the front which is right next to the fire.  These front pots run some risks as they can be hit by a piece of wood during the firing but the ember build-up can give some outstanding colours.