Sometimes persistence pays off. I read on
Clay Club's blog of several used pottery wheels for sale. Yesterday Gary and I spent seven hours driving to and from
Penland School of Crafts to get a
shimpo pottery wheel. Gary strapped it down nice and tight to keep it safe in the back of my car. The things we do for art. Ha. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
congratulations! shimpo is a good quality wheel.
ReplyDeleteI think you're going to enjoy this one.
ReplyDeleteI bought one years ago when I had to stop using my treadle wheel for a while. It's been a workshorse!
Congratulations, Linda! It's a good feeling when nice things happen to good people.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got one of them.Hope you soon have a place to use it.
ReplyDeleteExciting times ahead. Yay.
ReplyDeleteExcellent catch. I'm sure you will enjoy this in your new studio...soon.
ReplyDeleteHow fun for you to get a new toy....
ReplyDeleteWonderful. How exciting. Now, a house to go with it and you're all set...
ReplyDeleteOh well done.. hope you are soon back to throwing
ReplyDeleteThey make great wheels. Of course the trip to Penland had to be a nice treat too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it! I have a Shimpo Whisper, moiseless, compact and you can take of the tray when making wide dishes. A fantastic wheel.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, I have wanted one ever since my friend gave me a few lessons on one back in California. Patience paid off this time.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzi, thanks, I am looking forward to getting back to re-learning how to throw.
Hi Kittie, thanks, every once in a while good luck comes along. Ha.
Hi Dennis, thanks, very soon will be posting about my new home.
Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, will be stored in my car for a bit longer then to work I go.
Hi Barbara, thanks, sooner the better, hopefully very soon.
Hi Dee, thanks, will have to wait a bit to use it but looking forward to it.
Hi Anna, thanks, will take much practice on my part. Ha.
Hi Lori, thanks, we practically had to turn around right away and get back to get the heat on in our motorhome; hope to get back up there again once we are settled. Great setting there for sure.
Hi Marshall, thanks, I hope to get a whisper one day but this will do me just fine for now.
PS Penland still has one more shimpo if you know of anyone else who is looking for a used one.
ReplyDeleteYay! And one from Penland! Double Yay! At the school I taught at had several Shimpo wheels and they are workhorses..
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene, thanks, I hope I can do this one justice and it can do the same for me. Ha.
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