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Pitchers in porcelain and stoneware. Food safe.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0466.jpgIMG_0466One of 3 Falling Leaves hanging.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0436.jpgIMG_0436Night Branch. Ceramic flowers, found wood, oil and pastel.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0445.jpgIMG_0445Detail of Night Branchhttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0434.jpgIMG_0434Studio during the tour weekend.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0473.jpgIMG_0473Strange Bloom. 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Yay!https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20131116_120339.jpgWalls and carpet removed2015-01-28T19:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2014/05/08/opening-this-friday-may-9/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/invite-photo.jpg1st collaboration2015-01-28T19:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2014/08/15/new-ceramist-debut/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0394.jpgIMG_0394Details of Twisted Pair.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0392.jpgIMG_0392https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0402.jpgIMG_0402https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20140706_135756-e1407714820930.jpgFeatured Image -- 4932014-08-15T05:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2014/07/16/sweet-turtles/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140706_134614.jpg20140706_1346142014-07-16T19:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2014/05/19/thank-you-friends/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sharonho_studio21.jpgSharonHo_Studio2https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sharonho_studio1.jpgSharonHo_studiohttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0083.jpgReady for first firinghttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0270.jpgIMG_0270https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0269.jpgIMG_0269A bit of funhttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0267.jpgIMG_0267Christa (left) with Judy Tepleyhttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0266.jpgIMG_0266The Opening Party cocktail hour spreadhttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0263.jpgIMG_0263Ruling the roosthttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0260.jpgIMG_0260https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0259.jpgIMG_0259Friendly guest2014-05-20T01:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2013/05/03/have-a-cow-at-the-annual-salmonberry-school-silent-auction-and-dinner-may-4th/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9209.jpg"A Moodern Heart" pin, pendant and bag tag"A Moodern Heart" pin, pendant and bag taghttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9205.jpgIMG_9205"You Moove Me" Pin, pendant and bag taghttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9199.jpg'You Moove me' Pin, pendant and bag tag'Moover and Shaker' Pin, pendant and bag tag2014-05-04T03:29:56+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2013/05/03/ready-to-bloom-or-bid-for-this-one-that-ill-call-citrus-denim/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9188.jpgCitrus Denimhttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_9183.jpgCitrus Denim CU"Citrus Demin" Hand stamped ceramic pendant, oxide rub, celadon and clear glazes; found beads and custom made black cord with stainless steel clasp2014-05-04T03:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2013/10/03/walk-with-me/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_4549.jpgIMG_4549https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9464.jpgIMG_9464https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9461.jpgSeed beadSeed bead Hand carved ceramic bead with relief glazing.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9456.jpgWalk with me - fullWalk with me Handmade ceramic pendant and two round beads. Glazed and high-fired to cone 5/6, pooka shells, stone beads, found objects, natural strings. https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_9465.jpgWalk with me2013-10-03T09:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2013/04/29/its-officially-mine/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/optimismandcodotcom.jpgOptimismandcodotcom2013-04-29T19:31:41+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2013/03/02/my-110-year-old-find-the-beauty-in-age/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8889.jpgIMG_8889https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8888.jpgIMG_8888https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8886.jpgIMG_8886https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8878.jpgIMG_88782019-08-05T15:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2013/02/21/please-mr-postman/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cascade-lake-walkwp.jpgKeep believing!https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/crescent-beach-reachwp.jpgReach2013-03-02T07:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2013/01/23/i-tried-polymer-clay/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/charlottesbelle.jpgCharlotte's GalCharlotte's Galhttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/salliesbelle2.jpgSallie'sBelle2Sallie's Bellehttps://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/poly-girl.jpgPolly GirlI made this during the class. The crystal beads are on brass wire so the legs move. They were attached to the clay and cured together in a toaster oven at 275°F for 20 mins for permanency. The moveable arms were attached afterwards. 2013-01-29T19:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2012/12/29/putting-it-out-there/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_8079.jpgIMG_8079Hung at the entrance foyer of Orcas Center for the Wearable Art Show.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_8083.jpgIMG_8083https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_8087.jpgIMG_8087https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_8090.jpgIMG_8090Display box of 5 ceramic pendants, embellished with seashells, found beads, jadeite stones and vintage buttons. For individual purchase. Prices from USD68 to USD128.2012-12-29T07:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2012/12/12/crows-seasonal-dress/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_8015.jpgCrow pitcher, frontHand-built ceramic slab with handcarved surface detail. Commercial glazes on the inside and outside, iron oxide wash, fired to Cone 6. https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_8019.jpgCrow, side detail Handcarved surface detail ensures a firm and comfortable grip for daily use 2012-12-12T21:31:27+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2012/11/27/red-jacket-for-winter/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_8012.jpgMr Jay topMr. Jay (Top)https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_8011.jpgMr. JayMr. Jay Hand-built slab with hand carved textured details. Commercial glaze fired to Cone 6. https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_7998.jpgRed Jacket back detailHand-built slab pitcher with carved details. Commercial glaze, iron oxide wash, fired to Cone 6.https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_7997.jpgRed Jacket sideOff to the season's best parties Hand-built slab pitcher with carved details. Commercial glaze, iron oxide wash, fired to Cone 6.2012-11-27T08:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://optimismandco.com/2012/11/27/duck-duck-goose/https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_8031.jpgIMG_8031https://optimismandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_8028.jpgWaterfowlWaterfowl Hand-built ceramic slab with handcarved surface detail. 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