Thistle Glen Pottery

Potter's Pen

I'm at the end to the current "making" cycle and recently glaze fired those pots. I'm currently evaluating how my "new" glazes worked out as I've taken some Cone 10 glazes and modified them in the hope that they would perform successfully at Cone 6.

Recent heel spur surgery has limited my mobility around the studio workshop for a while. As a result, I've missed the Pittsburgh Potters Tour and the October firing of the Highlander wood kiln but look forward to the Spring 2025 firing and tour...

As the "selling season" wraps up at the end of the year, I will be giving thought to which sales venues to pursue in 2025. I hope to do both the Mother of All Pottery Sales and the Pittsburgh Potters Tour next Spring in addition to continuing with a few local farmers markets...

The 2024 farmers market season is over for me! I've enjoyed appearing at those markets in Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair this year.

The 13th (and final) Firing of the "Buidheachas" Wood Kiln

The 13th firing of my "Buidheachas" wood kiln occurred on 29-30 September of 2023. The firing was done in two segments; a slow and easy pre-heat session on the 29th to dry out the kiln and lay bed of ash on the pots followed by an all-day session on the 30th. Here are a few images...