Have a look at Bonnie's Latest Picks for April.
The Unglazed Wine Cup – Presented by Amy Strickland
This is the perfect gift for that special someone that has everything!
Amy has been working hard to supply the gallery with a nice selection of Unglazed Wine Cups. We just can’t seem to keep them in stock! These cups are made special while the outside is glazed the inside is unglazed. Read about The Myth of the Unglazed Wine Cup. Please check out Amy’s other wonderful pottery pieces and paintings in our “Artists” section
The Myth of the Unglazed Wine Cup
A young Potter, Samantha Horowitz, was approached in her pottery shop in Stuart, Florida by a woman with a small cup. The lady had borrowed her cup from a friend, who had explained that this cup was a special wine cup. The fact that the cup was unglazed on the inside is what made it special. “You see” said the lady, “the fact that the inside is unglazed makes it possible for me to drink wine. It absorbs the tannins so I don’t get a headache. And I want it small so that it will fit in my purse.” Samantha thought this was a wonderful story and decided she would make some wine cups for herself as well as for the lady. Samantha gave a cup to her sister, Amy, as a gift, as she was a new Potter and excited about her new found talents.
Amy, being the skeptic that she’s not, asked another potter from Hummingbird Lane if the story was true. He said that he was a biologist, and would check into it. Then Amy went to a Vineyard in Dahlonega, and asked them if the story was true. They said “Absolutely not! The wine would have to sit in the glass for months in order for the theory to actually work.”
Amy told Sam what the Vineyard and the biologist had said. Both agreed that it didn’t really matter if it was provable or not. They still liked the idea of their very own wine cup that fits in a purse. Samantha continued to make her wine cups. Amy, owner of Hummingbird Lane, became a potter, and here today is your very own wine cup to carry in your purse. It’s up to you whether or not you believe in its powers to prevent headaches, but Samantha and Amy believe it enough to share it with you.
Painting - Major Pain by Todd Strickland
Todd has out done himself yet again with Major Pain! Todd has an amazing gift for capturing many different moods on canvas. It is always exciting to see what he brings into the gallery. This picture just jumps out at you with its massive size of 30 x 36 inches of vibrant orange colors. This is an awesome acrylic painting! Please check out Todd’s other wonderful paintings in our Photo Gallery.
Pottery Plaque – Memories Are Woven… by Ginny Fisher
Ginny has created an extraordinary piece of pottery with five faces entwined in clay with a message that reads… Memories Are Woven… From The Good Times Shared. This plaque was created with a cream colored background and rich warm brown accents and measures 9 x 18 inches. What a wonderful way to share memories with a friend. Please check out Ginny’s other pieces in our “Artists” section.
Painting – Red Hare Ing by Cheri Burchard
Cheri has created a wonderful Red Hare Ing cottontail frolicking among the fresh flowers of spring. This painting is on paper done in a mixed media with a tail of cotton and handsomely framed, measuring 18-1/4 x 22-1/4 inches. This would make a great addition to your spring décor! Please check out Cheri’s other wonderful paintings in our “Artists” section.
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