Dust
Dusting off the blog AND dust in the pottery studio. A couple of years ago, I stopped in at a restaurant near Throwing Mud Gallery to get something. A customer, who had been in the restaurant, came into my store … Continued
Throw-a-Thon for Empty Bowls – October 25
Each year since Throwing Mud Gallery opened in 2011, we have donated 200+ bowls to the Empty Bowls fundraiser, which supports the Pierce County Emergency Food Network. Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. The basic premise … Continued
New Year Changes in the Studio!
While we had a 3-week break from pottery classes, Mark was busy adding new tables, rearranging shelves and wheels, and painting. Let me show you what the studio looks like now. The pottery wheels are now centered down the middle … Continued
Tacoma Studio Tour
This weekend is the Tacoma Art at Work Studio Tour! Throwing Mud Gallery will be open both today and tomorrow until 5pm. Stop by and watch Mark throw some pots on the wheel and see all the beautiful items in … Continued
Student Pottery
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared some of the pieces recently unloaded from the kiln that were made by our students. I know Mark is excited about a piece when I hear him say “wow – look at this!” The … Continued
Art at Work Studio Tour – Nov. 3 & 4
Mark your calendars! Come see the spaces in and tools with which 55 local artists create their work, ask questions, purchase one-of-a-kind creations, and even try your hand at creating your own masterpiece. All studios will feature demonstrations of the … Continued
First Anniversary Celebration – TONIGHT!
Join us as we celebrate the first year of Throwing Mud Gallery. There will be food, drinks and prizes……and EVERYTHING in the gallery is on sale until April 20.
Unloaded a kiln
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared some of the pots made by Throwing Mud Gallery pottery students. Mark unloaded a kiln this morning: Seems like mugs seems to be a popular item lately. I like the texture on the handle … Continued
Happy Anniversary!
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” Henry David Thoreau One year ago today we signed the lease to rent 2212 North 30th Street in Tacoma and took the giant leap of faith … Continued