But the windows are going to be wonderful! From the outside--even from the living room--it makes the studio look like an inviting and interesting place--no longer a garage!
Pardon our mess while we are constructing!
From the inside it is even more exciting. My wheel will be sitting right in front of the window, so that I look out on the wonderful terrace while I am throwing. I can even see into the living room directly across the terrace from the studio. Today a mess, tomorrow (almost) a dream come true!
I recall seeing Japanese potters sitting where they are facing out the window--the wheel set up right next to the window. That seemed like such a luxury. What a lucky lady I am!
This is where Hamada sat to throw pots at his home studio in Mashiko.
The other potters in his studio also sat in front of a window. Keep in mind that these potters are sitting cross legged at the same level as their wheel. Oh, the aching back and legs!
4 comments:
Great windows. Congratulations!
Your studio looks so light. I have two windows, which point east-ish, so they get early sun. Or would do, if my big shed and a tree and several hedges weren't in the way. You have white walls too - I wonder whether I should paint the boarding to make it lighter? Anyway, looking good.
My windows are too high. Or perhaps my wheel is too low. I too have seen many pictures of potters sitting at windows, mostly on sit-down kick-wheels which are quite high. I'm thinking of making a pedestal at one end of the shed so I can raise the floor level so I'm sitting at almost the level of the window sill. I doubt I will, but it would be nice.
Hi Gay, Those are nice windows and I know you enjoy them. Looking out on the terrace is a treat too. I look out towards our woods. Where did you find the pictures of the Hamada wheel and workshop? Those are great. I do like your new profile picture too. Take care and don't over do it with the packing.
Ron, I got to go to Mashiko in 2004 with 3 other potters. It was a great experience, as you can imagine. These are photos I took when visiting the Hamada compound. In Shigaraki, we visited a working studio and watched the young apprentices working at a very similar arrangement--even the apprentices had their wheels in front of a window. I suppose it reflects the love of nature that is ubiquitous in Japan.
I am excited and eager to get into the studio! But it will be a little while yet before it is finished and I am unpacked!
Happy New Year's Gay
Hope it is the best ever!
Chae
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