Solstice Pit Fired Pottery Results
The Summer Solstice pottery pit fire at Alki Beach was a success. It was a wonderful gathering of pottery enthusiasts. Strangers on the beach joined in the fun as fire dancers twirled fireballs, and stopped by to see the pots being fired. We used wood collected locally at a nearby forest plus some construction scraps as fuel. I weaved seaweed and driftwood throughout the stacking of the pots and sprinkled in some copper carbonate and table salt before burning. Here are
Ceramics at Alki Bath House Pottery Studio
One of the best things about teaching ceramics is that I get to teach at one of the most beautiful places in the world. The sunsets at Alki are amazing, and there is such a great mix of people, it is the perfect place for people watching and meeting friends. West Seattle sometimes feels like a small town, it has a very strong sense of community and the beach culture at Alki allows one to slow down the pace of life to admire the beauty around. The Alki Bath House is also a h
