It's the final week of prep for the New York International Gift Fair.  I'm nervous and excited to bring my new line of work up to the show for the first time.  Either way...better get this kiln loaded so the work doesn't melt the bubble wrap on Wednesday for shipping!

January is typically a slower month when I usually recover from the busy fall and holiday seasons.  That isn't the case this year because I'm in the studio trying to get ready for my first trip to the New York International Gift Fair.  They have a fairly new "Handmade" section that I'll be showing my work in.  I'm getting all of the details ready for the show which includes much more than just making pots.  I have a new linesheet for my wholesale line of work, I have some new signage for the booth and a brand new press kit.  It's easy to forget how much work goes into running a studio.  Making pottery is the easy part! I have a draft 2011 recap post started but it's getting a little late to put that post up.  I'll probably just turn that post into a photo recap when I find the time.