Sunday, February 20, 2011

phoenix matsuri 2011

hello local arizonans...ins....ians??
what up locals of the arizona persuasion!?

please come and join us in cultural celebration at the phoenix matsuri, (japanese cultural festival) next weekend
February 26th and 27th from 10am to 5 pm
don't know the phoenix matsuri? check out their website http://azmatsuri.org
among my favorite things to do there is gawp at the martial artists, gawp more at the dancers, and finish up the gawpiness with all the amazing hand made clothing.
then i like to get a bowl of some of the most heavenly fresh udon i have ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth.
it's an amazing way to spend the weekend and admission is free.

Chado Urasenke Tankokai Arizona Association Inc. NPO will be providing Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstrations throughout both days of the festival.

as far as i know at the moment we will be located directly downstairs from them. we are listed on the program as "parrot feathers ceramics"
we will be offering various kinds of tea ware as well as serving pieces, decorative pieces for the home, and vessels for ikebana.
it's going to be downright tea-tastic!

here is a very humble sampling of some of the items you will see, (sorry about the stickers in the cups-i wasn't thinking ahead about pictures when i put the tags on them).

n.p.
denki groove "shonen young"

Friday, January 7, 2011

pyromaniac prayers


I realize in internet time this is already old news...but ironically i've been busy in the studio setting things on fire in garbage cans so i haven't been keeping up with much news.
but i just heard on slipcast blog that Paul Soldner has passed away.
wow. what a legacy that guy left us with though!
i think the majority of the work that my friends and i do every day at the studio wouldn't have even been possible without his influence and innovation.

well, Mr Soldner, if ever i am to attend a naked potter hot tub party I'll be thinking of you. in the mean time i'll set some more things on fire and offer my prayers.