From Skilled Hands » Bures Pottery http://fromskilledhands.com a potter's life Sat, 05 May 2012 13:46:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Another Mug Shot http://fromskilledhands.com/2012/03/15/another-mug-shot/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2012/03/15/another-mug-shot/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:52:44 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=5061 Jurate is a woman who lives down the street in the Village of Peninsula. She writes this about her favorite mug, “When in New York several years ago, we stumbled upon a Gustav Klimpt exhibit—one of my favorites. Had to purchase a mug with “The Kiss” on it. The mug has been a treasure of mine since. One that I do not use.

What does that tell you? Would love to have that special mug made at Elements Gallery to have my coffee and tea in. A wonderful treasure put to very good use!”

What makes your favorite mug special? Post a comment and let us know. And send me a photo of your primo mug and I will enter your name in a drawing to win one of ours.  Send us your mug shot!

The deadline is March 31, 2012. Email photos to FromSkilledHands AT gmail DOT com.  Photos will not be returned and may be used at our discretion.

 

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Wishing you clear skies and smooth sailing.

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Kiln posts, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Kiln posts, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

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]]> http://fromskilledhands.com/2011/01/19/wordless-wednesday-20/feed/ 9 Mostly Wordless Wednesday http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/12/29/mostly-wordless-wednesday-3/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/12/29/mostly-wordless-wednesday-3/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:15:20 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=4092 “A beautiful thing is never perfect.” ~Proverb

Such is the nature of a hand crafted object. Marks from the hands of the maker of the item are part of the signature on the piece, and add to the richness of its beauty. Experiences and challenges in our lives are part of the tapestry that give our existence texture and meaning.

Walnut plate, by Joseph Smith, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Fish, enamel on copper, by Carol Adams, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

White stoneware platter, by Stephen Bures, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Stoneware plate by Bette Drake, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Porcelain tile, by Debra Bures, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

As always, please feel free to leave me a comment, or a stone (o), to let me know that you’ve stopped by.

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Porcelain tile. by Debra Bures, in process at Elements Gallery in Peninsula, OH

Custom shower shelf by Stephen Bures, at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

And out

Outside Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH, on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad tracks.


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]]> http://fromskilledhands.com/2010/01/08/works-in-process/feed/ 5 Wordless Wednesday http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/09/09/wordless-wednesday-15/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/09/09/wordless-wednesday-15/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:59:26 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=2306 Bowls from Bures Pottery at Elements Gallery are ready to be trimmed.

Bisqued Mugs from Bures Pottery at Elements Galley.

Bisqued Mugs from Bures Pottery at Elements Gallery.

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]]> http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/09/09/wordless-wednesday-15/feed/ 3 Wordless Wednesday http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/07/01/wordless-wednesday-14/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/07/01/wordless-wednesday-14/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:35:45 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=2006 Trimmings at Bures Pottery, Peninsula Ohio

Trimmings up close at Bures Pottery, Peninsula, OH

Green bowls at Bures Pottery, Peninsula, OH

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]]> http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/07/01/wordless-wednesday-14/feed/ 4 Stroll into Spring: A My Town Monday Post. http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/05/24/stroll-into-spring-a-my-town-monday-post/ http://fromskilledhands.com/2009/05/24/stroll-into-spring-a-my-town-monday-post/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 02:33:02 +0000 fromskilledhands http://fromskilledhands.com/?p=1660 The fairy garden behind Debra & Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery in Peninsula, OH.

It was a busy weekend in the Village of Peninsula, nestled in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley. It was a time for discovery and adventure as the yearly Spring Stroll welcomed the new season to the Valley.

The population soared as families came to the Village to share in the magical adventures of the season. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway brought Thomas the Tank Engine to the Valley again this year.

Fairy houses and gardens were all over the Village.  Ronda from the Downtown Emporium created a map, and fairy lovers of all ages looked to see if they could answer all the questions: how many fairies live here?  can you find the octopus?  what is the name of the fairy house?

Imagine yourself discovering some of these magical dwellings. Look carefully; you might just see a sprite.

Fairy House at Diane Seske's Log Cabin Gallery.

Fairy Garden at the Bronson Chapel.

Fairies of the sea at the Downtown Emporiium.

Fairies read books ouisude the Peninsula Library.

Fairies rest on the steps of the Cuyahoga Valley Museum.

Fairy Garden at the Bronson Chapel.

Fairy Garden outside the Bronson Chapel.

Fairy Garden at Diane Seskes' Log Cabin Gallery.

Fairy House at the Peninsula Art Academy

Seagoing fairies at the Downtown Emporium.

Peggy Jo's fairy house at the Downtown Emporium.

Peggy Jo's fairy house at the Downtown Emporium.

Fairy house at Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park Association's Park Place store.

Come back on Wednesday and you’ll see more photos of the fairy dwellings behind our studio and gallery.

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Take a moment to realize that in the United States, Memorial Day is more than a 3 day weekend.  To read more, hop on over to Travis Erwin’s.  He  is the guy who is the MTM chief cook and bottle washer. He always has something interesting to say, and also posts links to other bloggers who write about their towns.

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Bures Pottery Studio at Elements Gallery, Peninsula, OH

Buddha Watches at Bures Pottery, Elements Gallery, Peninsula OH

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