Tim Compton's Ceramics Blog

I seem to start a newsletter each month and it sits on my desktop as I get busier and busier. Eventually, I realize it’s half way through the month and most of the information is long past due. Fortunately, I have had a wonderful day to stop, rest, and reflect on all the good things going for me right now. Let me take this chance to fill you in on the things I’m thankful for in this turkey day newsletter. Here it goes!

I am thankful for my fantastic ceramics job at the Indianapolis Art Center. I love spending my days working in the studio getting a chance to solve problems as they arise and constantly improve the area I work in. My daily interaction with all of our students frequently provides me with feedback about how I’m doing and some good stories to tell my wife. Exciting projects on the upcoming horizon include the menagerie of student work leading up to the end of the semester, a wood firing Dec. 3^rd and 4^th, a new roof over our wood kiln to hopefully be partially finished before the firing, and spring classes with sign up starting Dec. 1^st.

This upcoming spring I am happy to offer four classes including woodfiring (Thursdays 6:30-9:30), drawing and painting on clay (Fridays 12:30-3:30), clay wood and metal (Fridays 6:30-9:30) and my usual intro to wheel throwing (Sundays 3:30-6:30).

So, if you live in the Indy area, and you are interested in learning about clay, check out my classes at http://www.indplsartcenter.org/

Despite being super busy at the art center, I have still managed to make a bit of work and have been fortunate enough to get into some shows. The biggest one “Cup the intimate object” was my first invitational and had work by some of the biggest names in the biz. I’m very thankful for being included, so make sure you check out the work at http://claylink.com/zen/

And, to top things off, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without mentioning the deals that follow. If you haven’t gone black Friday shopping yet take a meander around my Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/trcompton. This year I have decided to do things a little bit different. I realize I have been privileged to continue making pots in my life after college. I now have so many pots that my shelves are overflowing, so it is time for me to let others enjoy these pieces. From now until Christmas, everything in my store will be 15% off with the coupon code “MerryChristmas”. (The Twist) If there is a piece that you really like but still can’t afford with the discount send me an offer at trceramics@gmail.com, and if it’s fair I’ll sell it to you at that price. As an artist I know I have drooled over a piece I could never afford, so in the spirit of Christmas I’ll do my best to make it happen for you.

Before I end, I need to make sure I properly thank the people that truly keep me going. First, thanks to my wife who deals with my workaholic tendencies and loves me through it all. My family who has always supported me no matter what route I have taken. And lastly, all of you who have taken my classes, purchased my work, and encourages me to keep my hands muddy.

Thanks again,

Tim Compton