Winter 2013-2014

My recent visit to Florida brought me some new Begonia Leaves. I have been working on some of them to put into galleries and on my etsy store (www.etsy.com/shop/RuthSachsCeramics.I create bowls and plates from individual Begonia leaves.Some of them are prize winning large leaves from the Begonia Society. This year I will be putting thrown feet on each one. It is a bit more time consuming but they look really nice with the new style foot. My recent new gallery spot is Miralus Candles, in the Galleria on Main Street, Windham, NY. Nilda has a wonderful selection of all kinds of surprises in her new gallery. She makes wonderful luminaries(candles) which are scented and fabulously crafted. My favorite is the dark coffee luminary. Don't hesitate to look at every item. My tea set is on it's way to completion. These usually take a while to create and this one is going well. The skiing has been good at Hunter Mtn. Sadly, my ankle is not good and it was too painful to do more than a couple of runs. It is snowing today so I will not ski. The new year looks promising. 2014 will be a year to explore. My classes at the Art League should be exciting. I plan on some new projects for all levels. There will be a student/instructor Ceramics show in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from Jan 14-Feb 2. The reception is in Feb 2 and I will be in Tucson. Go to see it anyway. February will welcome a visit to Tucson, Az to visit with family and go to the Gem and Mineral Show. I will be stocking up on some gems to add to my ceramic jewelry projects. Soon, I will start listing them on my etsy store sight. Yes, each time I write a blog, I say I will post again someday soon. Well, you know, I always say that and today is "someday" Til we meet again. I keep hitting escape but I am still here! LOL