Category Archives: Almeda Pottery

A few of my favorite things

bright pink peonies and glowing paper lanterns new coral inspired pots on my mantelmade by one of my most favorite people

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Maine – part two

before it becomes a distant memory, thought i would post photos of jon teaching away in maine. we spent ten days in the village of castine at the maine maritime academy. each year the international guild of miniature artisans (igma) hosts a week long event called the guild school. people fly from all over the...

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Almeda Pottery – workshop weekend

traveled south this weekend to lovely portland for the NAME  (national association of miniature enthusiasts) convention. that’s a mouthful. a first time workshop teaching experience for jon. he taught an awesome hands-on raku firing workshop to 22 eager students, friends, fans and enthusiasts, of course! we started out the workshop with a big screen movie....

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Almeda Pottery – burning the midnight oil

jon has been in the studio creating lovely little pots all week. when i kiss him goodnight he is blasting his tunes, focused on the wheel. in the morning i spot dried clay in his hair. arriving home tonight i saw him glowing, bright orange, a raku magician. he will most likely be working until...

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Happy Birthday Wishes xoxoxo

Happy Birthday to my special one! My husband Jon Almeda is 31 years old today. I am so lucky to have Jon as my best friend and companion. He is a true renaissance man full of artistic talent. Jon is my wedding wingman, he is my secret photo weapon and is the creative viewpoint master....

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