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Welcome to Geranium Place, my pottery studio in Castle Rock, Colorado. The workshop has come together over the years as I’ve collected tools and equipment. I began selling my pottery in the fall of 2021. As much as I love the process and (usually) the finished pieces, it’s especially rewarding to know that others like my work enough to bring it into their homes and give it as gifts!
The photos above provide a mini tour of the studio.
I do a lot at my multipurpose drafting table. This is where I sketch and develop new ideas. Any detailed glazing or hand painting is done here.
Next is my wedging table. A lot of things in a pottery studio get reused or recycled. Scraps of clay and trimmings are always saved. The clay on the wedging table is in the final stages of being reclaimed.
The clay you see being formed on the wheel is the beginning of a bowl.
The kiln in the photo is at a firing temperature of more than 2000 degrees. Pottery production seems almost magical to me. When I am part of the process from dirt to a bowl, it’s surreal. Like a caterpillar to a butterfly, there’s a lot going on in the cocoon and the final stage when I remove a finished piece from the kiln is like a butterfly taking flight… I’m always amazed!
The last photo is the last stop; packaging and shipping.
Part of the fun is trying new ideas. I’ve turned some of my favorite pieces into complete collections. You can shop to outfit your kitchen and home with your favorite design. Click a collection to see which pieces are currently in stock. Speed the restocking process for a particular item by messaging me with your order request.
As I continue to develop ideas, one of my new favorites is a casserole dish that I will match with companion pieces to form a collection called French White. From time to time collections are retired to make room for the new ones.
Don't miss Geranium Place Gift Shop and The Kitchen Shelf! Some of my favorite pieces can be found in these two libraries of creations. The Kitchen Shelf Collection is full of functional and decorative pieces for your kitchen and entertaining. Geranium Place Gift Shop has a wide variety of unique items that are especially suitable for gift giving.
I would love to hear from you with any comments or questions! Please feel free to message me.
I can't wait to create for you!
Rebecca
The photos above provide a mini tour of the studio.
I do a lot at my multipurpose drafting table. This is where I sketch and develop new ideas. Any detailed glazing or hand painting is done here.
Next is my wedging table. A lot of things in a pottery studio get reused or recycled. Scraps of clay and trimmings are always saved. The clay on the wedging table is in the final stages of being reclaimed.
The clay you see being formed on the wheel is the beginning of a bowl.
The kiln in the photo is at a firing temperature of more than 2000 degrees. Pottery production seems almost magical to me. When I am part of the process from dirt to a bowl, it’s surreal. Like a caterpillar to a butterfly, there’s a lot going on in the cocoon and the final stage when I remove a finished piece from the kiln is like a butterfly taking flight… I’m always amazed!
The last photo is the last stop; packaging and shipping.
Part of the fun is trying new ideas. I’ve turned some of my favorite pieces into complete collections. You can shop to outfit your kitchen and home with your favorite design. Click a collection to see which pieces are currently in stock. Speed the restocking process for a particular item by messaging me with your order request.
As I continue to develop ideas, one of my new favorites is a casserole dish that I will match with companion pieces to form a collection called French White. From time to time collections are retired to make room for the new ones.
Don't miss Geranium Place Gift Shop and The Kitchen Shelf! Some of my favorite pieces can be found in these two libraries of creations. The Kitchen Shelf Collection is full of functional and decorative pieces for your kitchen and entertaining. Geranium Place Gift Shop has a wide variety of unique items that are especially suitable for gift giving.
I would love to hear from you with any comments or questions! Please feel free to message me.
I can't wait to create for you!
Rebecca