Monday, April 13, 2009

Busy, busy , busy

Well the title pretty much sums it up. Just prepping for the sale this weekend,cleaning glazing getting ready to load the kiln, helping Barbwith hanging wires. All that fun art stuff that is not "making" art. Also, have really got the etsy store going now I think, check it out on the links below. Hope everyone is well. Talk at ya later!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

New Gravy Boat Form All Glazed Up!!!


Hey all here is my one of my new forms all finished up!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Spring Studio Sale Date Set!

Hey all, I have just been enjoying the warming of the weather. Currently I am getting my kiln ready to start firing for the summer!!!! We also have set the date for the spring studio sale. The sale will be on April 18th from 10 - 4 . We also will be opening the kiln at 10:30. Come on by and see the fresh pots. Talk at ya later.
Jon

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

New pots in process in the studio!


These are a few of the new forms I am currently working on. Left to right are a butter dish, basket and a gravy boat. Let me know what you think!

1st try at Glass Blowing!


This is me trying my hand at Glass Blowing at Fireworks Glass Studio in Williamston ,MI. Check them out at www.fireworksglassstudios.com !

Monday, January 12, 2009

A new year

Well I have been back int the studio for 2 weeks now and am loving it. Currently I am working on some pretty sweet gravy boats and pitchers. When I have worked out the kinks I post up some photos. Hope everyone is well out there, take care!

Monday, December 8, 2008

back from potters market, economy causes sale at Jon Whitney Pottery on etsy!!!!

Hey all, so the potters market this year was not as good as I anticipated. Thanks again Bush, banks, auto industry ,housing markets I mean how many cars and houses can people actually buy? O.K I will stop. Thanks to all of my fans who did come down to the market to support the cause!!!!! So, I am trying to unload the rest on etsy at discounted prices for the holidays. Check it out at www.jonwhitney.etsy.com Talk at ya later.
Jon

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

beautiful new pots from the kiln are now on etsy!!!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Full swing for Holidays!

Lots,lots,lots going on! I am gearing up for the annual OCC Potters Market which will be in 2 weeks, check out the site at pottersmarket.org! Also, I am adding items daily to my etsy store check out the mini below to get there or at jonwhitney.etsy.com . I also just finished delivering all my work to various galleries for the holidays. You can find them at Lansing Art Gallery, the Ella Sharpe museum (Jackson,MI the weekend after thanksgiving) and at Pewabic Pottery in detroit! Happy Holidays everyone.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

A successfull studio sale!

Thanks to all who made our holiday studio sale a great success this past weekend. We had a great time opening up the kiln and passing around all the newest pots. Also, special thanks to Karyn konkel for being our guest artist this time! Stay tuned for info on the next studio sale!!!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Handmade Wedding Favors!


Getting married or know someone who is? Do you want something unique to give to your guests? Why not give a piece of handmade Jon Whitney Pottery. The most popul;ar are my 3" bud vases which can be stamped with initials and date. Pricing is based on wholesale terms, and the shapes are up to you. E-mail me to start a discussion on how we can set you up with a special favor!