‘I am really so fortunate to have a massive pottery studio- see previous blog post.  One might think that MORE space is a good thing … and it is to a point.  But in a way it’s like cooking in a massive kitchen – things aren’t as convenient, you don’t know where you put things, and you are running from place to place just to cook a meal.  That’s sort of the way it felt working out in the barn all the time.

As a result, my husband and I “discovered” two old storage rooms that we have recently made into an enclosed, cleaner, quieter, more wind-proof and more efficient work area!

Although there were lots of windows, the rooms seemed really dark. So Ronnie and Morgan moved windows, took out walls and added bifold doors!
Cleaning out the rooms, changing the lighting and painting transformed this place!
Morgan Lloyd and Ronnie worked so hard on all this! Took out walls, moved windows and added windows and doors.
New windows- used to be a wall!
Here’s Morgan leveling up the new hole in the wall which will be a glass partition to the hallway.
Sam is my ever present studio buddy – always in the way!
My work area is adjacent to my display/gallery area (next project!).
New/found work table with a fabulous view!
An added window to the hallway, my slab roller and a lovely old mirror make this place feel like home!
My wheel area – lots of light!

I’m not giving up any of my space in the big part of the barn though!

The new space will lend itself to more private creativity with a great view and a bit more creature comforts – it will he easier to heat, cool and keep clean.

Come see me!

Love to all and Happy Potting!

Marian