Hot Out of the Kiln

We are excited to introduce our newest glaze, Curdled Satin Yellow (CSY). Scott has spent several months developing and testing this glaze, which is very similar to the yellow glaze used by Grueby Pottery 100 years ago. CSY is now available on all of the vases offered in our original Curdled Leaf Green glaze. Yellow pottery looks great when grouped with green pieces, and single pieces well placed can really brighten up a room.

Pitchin’ Shoes

Fall Calendar

October 9-10
Pasadena Heritage's 8th Annual Craftsman Weekend, Pasadena, CA

EFP will be participating in the Furnishings Show & Sale, held at the Masonic Temple on the corner of Euclid and Cordova. Events for the Weekend run Friday through Sunday at multiple locations, and include tours, lectures, workshops, an antique and contemporary painting show and sale, an art exhibit, and a silent auction.

Hours: Sat. & Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 registration; additional fees for lectures, workshops, & tours
Info: Pasadena Heritage 626-441-6333 or www.pasadenaheritage.org

October 16-17
Colorado Arts & Crafts Society's Exhibition & Sale, Golden, CO

EFP will have a limited amount of pottery on display and available for sale. A representative of the Society will be available to assist our customers. Contemporary crafts, furniture, and antiques will be featured. The event is held at the historic Boettcher Mansion, a Craftsman-style home built in 1917.

Location: Boettcher Mansion, 900 Colorow Rd., Golden, CO 80401
Hours: Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Info: Cynthia Shaw McLaughlin 303-526-1390

October 23-24
Architecture Network’s "The Arts & Crafts Movement: A Conference," Madison, WI

EFP will be participating in the contemporary craftspersons' exhibit. Midwest craftspeople working in a variety of media, including furniture, stenciling, frame-making, and metal, will conduct demonstrations throughout the weekend. Our demonstration is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00. The conference also includes evening lectures on Saturday and a guided walking tour and tea on Sunday afternoon.

Location: Architecture Network, 116 E. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53703
Hours: Exhibits - Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Exhibits - $2; lectures - $5 advance/ $7 at door; tour & tea - $5 advance only; entire conference package $10
Info: Jill Kessenich or Deborah Parker 608-251-7515

 

On November 13-14, we are inviting our customers to come to Dovetail Antiques in downtown Deerfield, WI. You will be able to pick up some beautiful seconds at 15%-50% off regular retail prices. This will be a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping for the pottery lovers on your gift list (and for yourself, too!).

Dovetail Antiques is located at 119 S. Main St. From I-94, take the Hwy 73 exit south 4 miles to Deerfield. For more information, contact Kristin at EFP 888-704-POTS.

Down on the Farm
- Kristin Zanetti

Reflections on a Year
	Nearly a year has passed since I came to the farm. Having experienced the waxing and waning of each of the four seasons, I intuitively sense the completion of a cycle. The arrival of autumn, with its shortening days and chilly air, lends itself naturally to quiet contemplation. After reflecting on my experience in farm country, I thought I would share some particularly special memories with you.
Driving under a stand of russet-colored oaks and watching the leaves dance wildly in the updrafts. Listening to the eerily primitive calls of a flock of sandhill cranes in the darkness on a cold, crisp evening. Sitting on the doorstep on a clear day in early spring, feeling the warm breeze on my face and hearing nothing but the sound of the wind in the grasses. Watching swirling black-green clouds form a tornado and move across the fields and away from the farm. Here's to another year of experiencing life with an artist's eye and a poet's soul. Let the new cycle begin.