John Jensen on sun 12 oct 03
For the last ten years my studio has been a stand up all work
environment. When the work is done, I'm outa there. This summer I've
been building a new space in which to do pottery that comes from my own
needs and creative impulses rather than any market considerations. As I
am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
to just hang out and relax in the studio.
John Jensen
mudbug@mudbugpottery.com
martha rosenfeld on mon 13 oct 03
>> As I am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
to just hang out and relax in the studio. <<
I am in the process of building my studio (converting a 2-car garage) after relocating to Louisville, KY. There's already a wood stove, and yes, I'm planning to put in a comfy old chair or two; also a small refrigerator and a stereo, and yes, I'm planning to just hang out there some of the time. I never really did that before either, mostly just used the studio to work in.
For the first time in my potting career, I'm working a full time 8-5 type job. I figure some nights after work I'll be too tired to really do much good work, but I can still go out there and stay connected to what I'm doing just looking at the finished work and work in progress. Who knows, I may get some better ideas just relaxing out there than working only.
Martha Rosenfeld
Louisville, KY
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Richard Aerni on mon 13 oct 03
On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 23:07:40 -0400, John Jensen wrote:
>For the last ten years my studio has been a stand up all work
>environment. When the work is done, I'm outa there. This summer I've
>been building a new space in which to do pottery that comes from my own
>needs and creative impulses rather than any market considerations. As I
>am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
>not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
>couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
>to just hang out and relax in the studio.
John,
I've got a really old, ratty, but incredibly comfortable wingchair right
next to the woodstove. Spend a lot of time there. Hard to think of the
studio without it. I too am in the middle of designing a new space for the
studio, and I realized that it's one of the things I haven't thought of
yet. I think I'll wait til I get in and see where the "best" spot is for
hanging out, and hanging my dart board. As someone who has lived in their
studio in the far distant past, I am from the school of thought that a lot
of living goes on there, not just working.
Best,
Richard Aerni
Bloomfield, NY...soon to be Brighton, NY...instead of the Bristol Hills, my
gardens, pond and orchard, I'll soon be overlooking the CSX freightyard...
David Hendley on mon 13 oct 03
Since my studio, "the Old Farmhouse" was my residence before I moved
into my new house, some things never got moved out of the building.
In the old bedroom, now the electric kiln and box storage room, is a worn
out hide-a-bed sofa. The idea was that overnight potter guests could sleep
there, and it has been used for that.
But, I have found that it is wonderful to have that sofa available, for
quick
5-minute lie-downs and occasional naps during the day. I would include
a couch or recliner in any plans for a new studio.
I also still have the porch swing on the front porch of the studio. On
pretty
days, I make it a rule to go sit on the swing at least once an hour when
throwing.
My house is 100 feet from the studio. If you drive to work, having a
nice place to relax is even more important.
The last time I went to visit Harding Black in San Antonio, I entered
his studio hearing music playing, but there was no sign of Harding.
I gingerly looked around and found him sound asleep on his vintage
tweed recliner.
Luckily (for me) he woke up a few minutes later and was happy to visit.
He was about 80 at the time, and was moved away to a nursing home
a couple of years later.
David Hendley
david@farmpots.com
http://www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
> As I
> >am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
> >not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
> >couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
> >to just hang out and relax in the studio.
Lee Love on mon 13 oct 03
Our studio is the same size as our house. Originally, we weren't planing
on staying in Japan after I finished my apprenticeship. Just about
everybody goes home after they are finished studying here, unless they marry
a Japanese. But the studio made it feasible.
When Jean upgraded the livingroom furniture, the sturdy couch that
was replace went out to the studio. I is near the woodstove. Also have
several good chairs from a dining room set (I bought the table as a work
table and the chairs came with it.) Also have a coffee table, a small
'fridge and an electric oven. Really, the space is our primary living room.
I keep the floor clean with a shop vac outside and a long hose inside.
After the next firing, I'm going to put up some display shelving for
finished pottery in an "L" shape, which will define the sitting area. I
also plan on making platforms to for beds for guess who like pottery
workshops. :^). That's a little in the future though.
--
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Darlene Rare Earth Pottery on mon 13 oct 03
I use to have a couple of stuffed chairs in the studio so we could take
longer breaks. But let me tell you this about that...hhehhe. They get
dusty and hazardous to your health to sit on. Now I have the comfortable
fold up camp chairs. It works much better and you can save that couch space
for pots.
One vote here for just a little hanging around. We have satellite TV here
as well.
have a sunshine day
darlene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Aerni"
To:
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Comfortable chairs in the studio
> On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 23:07:40 -0400, John Jensen wrote:
>
> >For the last ten years my studio has been a stand up all work
> >environment. When the work is done, I'm outa there. This summer I've
> >been building a new space in which to do pottery that comes from my own
> >needs and creative impulses rather than any market considerations. As I
> >am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
> >not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
> >couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
> >to just hang out and relax in the studio.
>
> John,
> I've got a really old, ratty, but incredibly comfortable wingchair right
> next to the woodstove. Spend a lot of time there. Hard to think of the
> studio without it. I too am in the middle of designing a new space for
the
> studio, and I realized that it's one of the things I haven't thought of
> yet. I think I'll wait til I get in and see where the "best" spot is for
> hanging out, and hanging my dart board. As someone who has lived in their
> studio in the far distant past, I am from the school of thought that a lot
> of living goes on there, not just working.
>
> Best,
> Richard Aerni
> Bloomfield, NY...soon to be Brighton, NY...instead of the Bristol Hills,
my
> gardens, pond and orchard, I'll soon be overlooking the CSX freightyard...
>
>
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Edy Lynn on mon 13 oct 03
I am a garden railroader (I have a G-scale train track with trains running
through my garden -yes, it's cool!) But my husband is an avid - make that
compulsive- Big Train watcher.Oh what he would give to be you!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Aerni"
To:
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: Comfortable chairs in the studio
> On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 23:07:40 -0400, John Jensen wrote:
>
> >For the last ten years my studio has been a stand up all work
> >environment. When the work is done, I'm outa there. This summer I've
> >been building a new space in which to do pottery that comes from my own
> >needs and creative impulses rather than any market considerations. As I
> >am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
> >not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
> >couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
> >to just hang out and relax in the studio.
>
> John,
> I've got a really old, ratty, but incredibly comfortable wingchair right
> next to the woodstove. Spend a lot of time there. Hard to think of the
> studio without it. I too am in the middle of designing a new space for
the
> studio, and I realized that it's one of the things I haven't thought of
> yet. I think I'll wait til I get in and see where the "best" spot is for
> hanging out, and hanging my dart board. As someone who has lived in their
> studio in the far distant past, I am from the school of thought that a lot
> of living goes on there, not just working.
>
> Best,
> Richard Aerni
> Bloomfield, NY...soon to be Brighton, NY...instead of the Bristol Hills,
my
> gardens, pond and orchard, I'll soon be overlooking the CSX freightyard...
>
>
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logan johnson on mon 13 oct 03
Hi Richard,
I was lucky enough to score some resturaunt booth style seats covered in vinyl. They are the 1/2 booth seats. that just means they have the seating on one side (like a high backed couch) . This means I don't worry about cleaning ( a wet sponge & a bucket of water) . so no health issues. I do however cover the seat with a vinyl table cloth so my rottweiler can get up on it and keep me company while I throw. This is just so her toe nails don't go through the seat vinyl. Even tho it is way to easy to re-cover with new material. I've done it to two others to make a dining room corner breakfast nook. just let the word out to everyone you're looking for this and be patient if you really want one .The clay gods deliverd for me I'm sure they will for you :) !
keep positive thoughts and good luck!
Logan Johnson
Carpe Argilla !!
Darlene Rare Earth Pottery wrote:
I use to have a couple of stuffed chairs in the studio so we could take
longer breaks. But let me tell you this about that...hhehhe. They get
dusty and hazardous to your health to sit on. Now I have the comfortable
fold up camp chairs. It works much better and you can save that couch space
for pots.
One vote here for just a little hanging around. We have satellite TV here
as well.
have a sunshine day
darlene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Aerni"
To:
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Comfortable chairs in the studio
> On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 23:07:40 -0400, John Jensen wrote:
>
> >For the last ten years my studio has been a stand up all work
> >environment. When the work is done, I'm outa there. This summer I've
> >been building a new space in which to do pottery that comes from my own
> >needs and creative impulses rather than any market considerations. As I
> >am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
> >not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
> >couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
> >to just hang out and relax in the studio.
>
> John,
> I've got a really old, ratty, but incredibly comfortable wingchair right
> next to the woodstove. Spend a lot of time there. Hard to think of the
> studio without it. I too am in the middle of designing a new space for
the
> studio, and I realized that it's one of the things I haven't thought of
> yet. I think I'll wait til I get in and see where the "best" spot is for
> hanging out, and hanging my dart board. As someone who has lived in their
> studio in the far distant past, I am from the school of thought that a lot
> of living goes on there, not just working.
>
> Best,
> Richard Aerni
> Bloomfield, NY...soon to be Brighton, NY...instead of the Bristol Hills,
my
> gardens, pond and orchard, I'll soon be overlooking the CSX freightyard...
>
>
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Connie Christensen on mon 13 oct 03
John wrote:
As I
> am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
> not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
> couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
> to just hang out and relax in the studio.
>
Hi John
Definitely a couch - for visitors to sit and chat and also for those naps
now and then.
Connie Christensen
Denver
Kathy Catlin on mon 13 oct 03
When I set up my studio I included a great wicker rocker to hang out
in...however I found it encouraged too many disruptions to my creativity.
Seems my husband used the chair, not me. Now the rocker is gone and I just
keep an extra stool in the shop. When he comes in it's usually a short
conversation and off he goes! Studio time is my time; I love him, but...
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Jensen"
To:
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 11:07 PM
Subject: Comfortable chairs in the studio
> For the last ten years my studio has been a stand up all work
> environment. When the work is done, I'm outa there. This summer I've
> been building a new space in which to do pottery that comes from my own
> needs and creative impulses rather than any market considerations. As I
> am in the finishing stages of this work space I find I have given myself
> not only a refurbished old woodstove, but also a comfortable little
> couch to relax on. I'm wondering how many people have made provisions
> to just hang out and relax in the studio.
>
> John Jensen
> mudbug@mudbugpottery.com
>
>
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>
Diane Winters on tue 14 oct 03
I keep a Mexican hammock at my studio - the Mayan kind made of hundreds of
strands of very fine soft string. It's easy to put up when needed and easy
to store (bunched up it's "smaller than a breadbox") the rest of the time.
This style hammock conforms to the body, and I've found nothing restores me
after an especially tiring day like hanging floating in air in it. I
usually keep a small stack of old magazines at the studio so I can use my
hammock time to read and clip articles before tossing (never clay
magazines - those I keep forever).
Diane Winters
in Oakland/Berkeley
Russel Fouts on tue 14 oct 03
David
>> I would include a couch or recliner in any plans for a new studio. I
also still have the porch swing on the front porch of the studio. On pretty
days, I make it a rule to go sit on the swing at least once an hour when
throwing. My house is 100 feet from the studio. If you drive to work,
having a nice place to relax is even more important. <<
If one doesn't have much room, like me, keep a fold away garden / beach
chair. I picked up one of those old folding beach chairs (the ones people
get tangled up in trying to unfold). Very handy for relaxing or the
occasional nap.
Russel
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Carol Tripp on wed 15 oct 03
Since my wheel is in the bathroom ( w.c. style meaning the toilet in a tiny
room by itself) there is room for only two places to sit. Take two steps
back from the wheel and you're on the pot, so to speak, possibly looking at
a pot. No napping allowed.
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Dubai, UAE
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William Sheppard on wed 15 oct 03
OK,OK, I never thought that anyone else would try to make their studio
comfortable like I did. My wife chastized my for a long time about the
Leather covered, High Back, Rocking, Swiveling, wonderfully
comfortable "big chair" I got from an office building that was going to be
demolished. All of the contents were going to be bulldozed into dump
trucks. This chair and I are a team. I spend many hours hand building my
pieces and it sure is nice to lean back and rock when I feel like it. NO,
I have never fallen asleep in it yet.
I also salvaged the very large green and white canvas awning from the
front entrance. I made my "show tent" from it. Everyone at art shows
knows to look for the green and white striped tent to find me. You know
this tent stands out in the sea of white ones. Believe it or not, I have
been turned down from the bigger shows because I do not conform, well, so
sorry.
William Sheppard
Pat Young Ceramic Arts
Studio turning 50 next year.
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