Barb
@muddersdream.bsky.social
I’m a retired teacher, potter and primary care giver for my adult son with special needs. To say I’m concerned about the future is an understatement.
I’m learning to throw large plates. This one is the largest but my foot is too small. There’s always a lesson to be learned. #pottery #wheelthrown #potterystudiolife
February 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I’m learning to throw large plates. This one is the largest but my foot is too small. There’s always a lesson to be learned. #pottery #wheelthrown #potterystudiolife
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Sunday I chose to hide from the ugliness of our world. I just couldn’t “people” anymore. I wound up turning the bowls I threw Thursday evening into berry bowls, herb stripper bowls and one lonely dip/snack/egg beater bowl. #pottery #handmadekitchenart
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Sunday I chose to hide from the ugliness of our world. I just couldn’t “people” anymore. I wound up turning the bowls I threw Thursday evening into berry bowls, herb stripper bowls and one lonely dip/snack/egg beater bowl. #pottery #handmadekitchenart
Have any of you heard Karoline Leavitt today?
I don’t as a practice listen to her but I came across a press conference. She sounds panicked and scared.
They are spiraling. #Departmentofhomelandsecurity #Minnesota
I don’t as a practice listen to her but I came across a press conference. She sounds panicked and scared.
They are spiraling. #Departmentofhomelandsecurity #Minnesota
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Have any of you heard Karoline Leavitt today?
I don’t as a practice listen to her but I came across a press conference. She sounds panicked and scared.
They are spiraling. #Departmentofhomelandsecurity #Minnesota
I don’t as a practice listen to her but I came across a press conference. She sounds panicked and scared.
They are spiraling. #Departmentofhomelandsecurity #Minnesota
I had caregiver hours tonight so I could get in the studio. Didn’t feel creative with everything happening. Hung a new pegboard for my texture tools and set up my Dremel work area. #pottery #chasingmypeaceofmind
January 9, 2026 at 3:37 AM
I had caregiver hours tonight so I could get in the studio. Didn’t feel creative with everything happening. Hung a new pegboard for my texture tools and set up my Dremel work area. #pottery #chasingmypeaceofmind
Off to a good new year!
Just before the holidays the hinge broke on a hall bench.
As dinner cooked I enlisted my friend’s help to repair the hinge. We rejuvenated the bench finish and tightened the coat hooks. Then we cleaned up my late husband’s Dremmel and he taught me how to use it. #widowhood
Just before the holidays the hinge broke on a hall bench.
As dinner cooked I enlisted my friend’s help to repair the hinge. We rejuvenated the bench finish and tightened the coat hooks. Then we cleaned up my late husband’s Dremmel and he taught me how to use it. #widowhood
January 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Off to a good new year!
Just before the holidays the hinge broke on a hall bench.
As dinner cooked I enlisted my friend’s help to repair the hinge. We rejuvenated the bench finish and tightened the coat hooks. Then we cleaned up my late husband’s Dremmel and he taught me how to use it. #widowhood
Just before the holidays the hinge broke on a hall bench.
As dinner cooked I enlisted my friend’s help to repair the hinge. We rejuvenated the bench finish and tightened the coat hooks. Then we cleaned up my late husband’s Dremmel and he taught me how to use it. #widowhood
Each year I at my work to “see” how it’s changed, grown and improved. I really like the way I’m starting to blend my glaze combinations with my carving. I stumbled upon a “warm white” glaze combination that feels subtle and warm. I’m still learning how it behaves on vertical vs horizontal surfaces.
December 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Each year I at my work to “see” how it’s changed, grown and improved. I really like the way I’m starting to blend my glaze combinations with my carving. I stumbled upon a “warm white” glaze combination that feels subtle and warm. I’m still learning how it behaves on vertical vs horizontal surfaces.
Cookie jars. So pretty but so much yet to learn! The first two have lids FIRMLYstuck! The next three the lids released with a bit of tapping. The last one- the lid released with tapping but I wasn’t prepared and the rim broke. #pottery #potterylessons
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Cookie jars. So pretty but so much yet to learn! The first two have lids FIRMLYstuck! The next three the lids released with a bit of tapping. The last one- the lid released with tapping but I wasn’t prepared and the rim broke. #pottery #potterylessons
December 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
My high school pottery teacher was experimenting with macro crystals and computerized kilns in the 70s. I found this vase by her on eBay. Originally sold in 1975. She told me I got a bargain. I knew I got a treasure! I’m visiting her next week, she’s 92 I think. @pottery
December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
My high school pottery teacher was experimenting with macro crystals and computerized kilns in the 70s. I found this vase by her on eBay. Originally sold in 1975. She told me I got a bargain. I knew I got a treasure! I’m visiting her next week, she’s 92 I think. @pottery
Yesterday’s dawning and hoar frost.
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yesterday’s dawning and hoar frost.
I’ve been working with closed form teardrop sculptures and altering them. I thought I may have pushed the second one too far but I like the shadows it casts. @pottery @sculpture @alterredclay @wheelthrown
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I’ve been working with closed form teardrop sculptures and altering them. I thought I may have pushed the second one too far but I like the shadows it casts. @pottery @sculpture @alterredclay @wheelthrown
Getting a lot of snow today. When I’m not shoveling I’m finishing some work in progress.
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Getting a lot of snow today. When I’m not shoveling I’m finishing some work in progress.
Feeling cynical and sad…
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Feeling cynical and sad…
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
I sell my pottery at a little city market close to my home. We just moved indoors for the winter and I put together this promo mosaic to help my advertising. I think it came out pretty great. @pottery @wisconsinpotter @ceramics
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I sell my pottery at a little city market close to my home. We just moved indoors for the winter and I put together this promo mosaic to help my advertising. I think it came out pretty great. @pottery @wisconsinpotter @ceramics
Pottery…
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Pottery…
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
Northern Lights in Southeastern Wisconsin.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Northern Lights in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Yesterday I escaped to the pottery studio for 6 hours. I spent the 1st 4 hrs throwing. Then I attached a handle to a mug I made earlier. Then I got lost in carving on a sculpture. I found peace. My friend already commented on the piece and I thought her words were prophetic. #pottery #claysculpture
October 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Yesterday I escaped to the pottery studio for 6 hours. I spent the 1st 4 hrs throwing. Then I attached a handle to a mug I made earlier. Then I got lost in carving on a sculpture. I found peace. My friend already commented on the piece and I thought her words were prophetic. #pottery #claysculpture
Moved drying pottery first this morning. Then a friend stopped by to switch out his cars. Very cool cars!
September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Moved drying pottery first this morning. Then a friend stopped by to switch out his cars. Very cool cars!
And I’m back in the studio! Medical restrictions lifted (cataract surgeries).
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!
September 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
And I’m back in the studio! Medical restrictions lifted (cataract surgeries).
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!