Today I made my semi-annual pilgrimage to the fall Greater Lansing Potters Guild Sale. I’ve been going for over two decades and have accumulated quite a collection. I like supporting my local artists so they are rewarded to the hours they spend practicing and perfecting their craft. And in return I receive the benefit of […]
Pottery
Tips for Bidding and Winning at Auctions
Bidding and winning at auctions can be a fun and exciting way of shopping for antique and vintage items. Last weekend, I joined a couple thousand bidders at an Amish farm for a consignment auction. Lavern Yutzy and his team auctioned off furniture, household items, plants and trees, yard equipment, farm implements, vehicles and livestock. […]
Spin into Spring with the Potters Guild Sale
There are many signals for the start of spring like seeing your first robin or the tulips beginning to open, but for me it is the start of the Potters Guild Sale. My community is really fortunate to have an active group of potters creating wonderful ceramics, both practical and beautiful. The Greater Lansing Potters’ […]