PERFECT Practice Makes Perfect

I am currently taking a class at the Mesa Art Center. Thankfully, it is under the supervision and expertise of Mr. Jeff Reich.

With his help and patience this was today's work. The pot on the right was numero uno, and chronologically follows to the left. 

I shall be following my instructor's advice and practicing on the basics more so this week.

This post is dedicated to Mr. Reich :)

Another DIY Halloween Costume Attempt...

Well this week I am aiming my creative abilities toward Halloween. I am Morticia Addams. And yes of course I decide to try and make the costume. Last year's dancer costume was a 50% success given that my grandmother, the real seamstress, helped me out enormously. This year.... nope. I have refused to let myself buckle under the holiday's pressure.

I was working in my family's living room cutting out the first step of the dress when my grandma comes walking in with the puzzled look on her face, cause I was obviously doing it wrong. I put a hand up and proclaimed, "Stop right there. I know I am doing this tremendously wrong. Don't even try to help cause I won't understand a word you're saying. So when this doesn't work just watch and laugh because I'm going to try and fix it myself." She giggled and said knowingly, "Just let me know. I'm happy to help." Shoot me lol.

Currently I have the dress, sleeves included, sewn and fitting very nicely, may  I add. Now I will be putting the finishing touches on it today and tomorrow and will make sure and let you know how it all ends up.

As I posted on Facebook: If this dress turns out horribly I am cursing every sewing machine I come by. If this dress turns out even decent I will retire graciously from ever sewing again. Trust me you'll know either way. Thank you.

I'm now starting to organize my pottery essentials. I remember when taking classes that they always had a sample tile of how the glaze turned out after firing. What a good idea compared to my "Winging It" philosophy haha.

Really looking forward to selling a few of my pieces at this year's Kandy Kane Castle Boutique. Really need to keep the creativity flowing for these next couple weeks. Not including needing to keep the productivity a going cause who needs to help set this boutique up? This girl.

Peace. Love.

An essential aspect

of creativity is

not being afraid

to fail.

No limitations.

No restraints.

Just me.

Jacie's Pot Party

Time	Tuesday, June 21 · 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Location	Jacie Bendure Birt's Studio 3039 E. Backus Dr. Mesa, AZ 85213
Created By	Jacie Bendure Birt
More Info	Come join me for some artistic pottery time! I will be showing a selection of pieces I have made from 3pm to 5pm. All items will be for sale, you will also be able to place orders to be made for any occasion. But the fun doesn't end there. At 5pm the gallery room turns back into my studio and we can start creating! Mi pottery wheel es tu pottery wheel. Let's create a masterpiece together! Maybe you would like something personalized. Help me create what you would like and then add your individuality yourself! Come and enjoy my passion with me. It's too good to keep to myself.

A Productive Paw... Helpful Hand=Productive Paw... Get It?! ;)

My Bryn and I.

My studio door opens out to our front patio, so when ever I go into work Bryn always know. She comes and follows me in and watches me. We talk, and she gives me input. Rubbing up against my leg means "I love it," and sitting and staring at me means, "I'm thinkin' it needs something else."

So There you have it, My Partner, Bryn.