When I first began teaching, my position was .5 Language Arts & .5 Visual Arts. As time went on, I … More
Author: Carolyn Hazel Drake
(So) Over the Holidays
The December/January issue of American Craft included my article about … More
October Means
Open Studios! Yes, once again I’ll be out at the West Linn studio with the fabulous Sara Swink… who rumor … More
Nice Work: Juz Kitson
Man, Juz Kitson has got a fantastic color palette going on. Her forms are a little too overtly gross for … More
Not-So Wretched Excess
I’ll admit that I don’t like recycling my clay. As in, I don’t like dealing with it. As a handbuilder, … More
35: Let’s Be Friends
In the midst of getting ready for Ceramics Showcase, I had a birthday. It was pretty ok! Not that you … More
A Study in Contrasts
Sharing a studio is really quite wonderful. Since I took the teaching job that has meant I spend my weekdays … More
Yachats Again + An Old Favorite
J & I spent the first weekend of Spring Break out at Yachats, to no one’s surprise. I was brave … More
Hands Thanking Slabs
You are welcome, hands, I hope you are enjoying a nice break from pinching.
Magic April
I’m calling it magic April to be optimistic. So far it’s been cold and windy April. But at least I’ve … More