I usually speed up videos of me working (because the process takes so long-and attention spans) but challenged myself to NOT speed anything up; instead, edit in a way that tells the story of decorating a porcelain cup WHILE keeping it under a minute in length. Hope you all are staying warm and enjoying the snow (if you were lucky enough to get some) have a great weekend!
ken
Kiln Opening 24 December 2021
Holidays are a busy time in my studio. I have lots happening at once, and it can be a crunch finishing and delivering everything on time. I had what is probably my last firing of 2021 on the day before Christmas. Just in time to deliver my special orders!
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cardinals With Heart Cup2 – SOLD cardinals With Heart Cup 1 -SOLD cardinal Cup 2 cardinal Cup 1 peace Birds Cup – SOLD Black Bird Cup good Luck Cup black Flowers Cup flower And Bee Cup blue Sheep Cup blue Dogs With Heart Cup blue Chickens Cup blue Birds With House Bowl bees And Flowers Small Bowl Large Flower Bowl – SOLD squirrel Dog Dish – SOLD leaf Spice Jar flowers Spice Jar 
Tina And Xan – SOLD 
We Will Get Through This Together – SOLD
I don’t ship or sell online. Pottery should be seen (and picked up) in person before you can truly know if it’s ‘the one’ for you. Come visit my porch in Old Washington, Kentucky to see them in person!
All pots are porcelain except the squirrel dog dish and the 2020 plate. All are lead free, food safe, and can be used in the microwave
Prices for your reference:
Small Bowls $25
Cups $40
Bowls $45
Spice Jars $60
Dog Dish and plates were custom orders-not available
Kiln Opening 15 December 2021
Yesterday I had a kiln firing–Including a special group of real gold lustered spice jars. They are about 12 oz in size. Perfect for keeping salt or sugar, if you need an occasional pinch, or a jar for honey, mustard or relishes. I ALSO fired my first test bowl using a new RED color!
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Bird Oak Tree Spice Jar Flowers And Bees Spice Jar Chicken Spice Jar – SOLD Flowers and Bees Spice Jar 1 
chicken Plate Cardinal Bowl Goat With Apples Bowl House Bowl 1 house Bowl 2 sheep House Cup Sheep Cup Doves With Branch Cup Peace Flowers Cup – SOLD Birds And Berries Cup Birds With House Cup Partridge In a Pear Tree Cup blue Oak Cup Goat With Flowers Cup Fox And Chicken Cup – SOLD Flower Cup Black Peace Flower Cup – SOLD
I don’t ship or sell online. Pottery should be seen (and picked up) in person before you can truly know if it’s ‘the one’ for you. Come visit my porch in Old Washington, Kentucky to see them in person!
All pots are porcelain. They are lead free, food safe, and (except pots with gold luster) can be used in the microwave
Prices for your reference:
Cups $40
Bowls $45
Plates and Gold Spice Jars $80
Kiln Opening 28 November 2021
Another Great Kiln Firing! Jugs with long necks (perfect for olive oil or vinegar), Bowls and cups with a new pear design, and tiny little cream pitchers in a beautiful deep blue. All hand thrown porcelain, Signed (with a date) by the artist. Lead free, Food and Microwave Safe.
I don’t ship or sell online. Pottery should be seen (and picked up) in person before you can truly know if it’s ‘the one’ for you. Come visit my porch in Old Washington, Kentucky to see them in person!
Swipe or click the arrows below to see all the different images:
Bird Jug 
Flower Jug Acorn Jug 
Pear Bowl Black Goat Facing Right and Pears Bowl goat Facing Left and Pears bowl Partridge In Pear Tree Bowl Pear Bowl Blue Goat And Pear Tree Cup Partridge In Pear Tree Cup Pear Tree Cup Goat In Flowers Cup – SOLD Peace Love Berry Bowl Oak Berry Bowl Flowers Berry Bowl dove with branch berry bowl bees and leaves berry bowl Pears Berry Bowl Pear Berry Bowl Leaf Berry Bowl blue tulips berry bowl blue berries berry bowl bee and tulip berry bowl berries berry bowl Single Cream Jug – Leaves Single Cream Jug – Flowers 
Sheep Saucer 
Pig Saucer 
Chicken Saucer 
Chicken Saucer 2
Prices for your reference:
Jugs $60
Full Size Bowls $45
Cups $40
Berry Bowls, Saucers and Small Jugs $25
Kiln Opening 24 November 2021
This firing was exciting because I fired 2 new forms: Jugs and little side dish bowls. The jugs are about 5 1/2 inches tall. The bowls are about 2 inches tall with about 4 inch diameter. A perfect size for ice cream, or a side dish of peas or beans.
The beautiful thing about black and white porcelain is that it looks great no matter where you use it. If you have been looking for some pots with COLOR: I have some deep cobalt blue cups, and one side dish bowl.
All of these pots are handmade porcelain, with my signature and date carved in the bottom. They are food safe and can be used in the microwave. Swipe or click the arrows below to see all the pots from today’s firing
Squirrel Saucer Tulip Side Dish Bowl Leaf Side Dish Bowl Oak Side Dish Bowl berries Side Dish Bowl Blue Pear Side Dish Bowl Flower Side Dish Bowl – SOLD Hens In Tree – Blue Cup Blue Flowers With Bees Cup Blue Birds In Branches Cup Blue Flower Cup – SOLD Blue Goat and Sheep Cup-SOLD Blue Horse Cup – SOLD Blue Pig Cup – SOLD 2 tone Blue Flowers Cup Flowers And Bees Cup Birds In Branches Cup bear With Fish Cup Beehive Bear Cup – SOLD Jake And Kate Cup – SOLD Sheep Jug-SOLD Rabbit Jug Dog Cat Bird Jug – SOLD Beehive and Blooms Jug – SOLD Bird In Branches Jug – SOLD 
Sheep Dog Plate – SOLD
I don’t sell pots online, you need to see these in person and hold them in your hands before making a selection. I’ll have them on my front porch in Old Washington. Please stop to see them in person and support one of your favorite potters. Please contact me by email: ken@kenswinson.com if you are going to make a special trip–especially if it’s for something in particular…i’d hate to miss you!
Pottery prices for your reference:
saucer or side dish bowls: $25
cups: $40
jugs: $60
plates: $80
Kiln Opening 12 November 2021
I’ve had really good luck lately, with multiple kiln firings that have zero losses.
Today, the kiln gods decided to cut me down a notch. I had a large blue chicken plate, where the clear glaze was too thick and got cloudy. it’ll look nice in my garden/pottery graveyard.
Another pot, had a s-crack—those pesky cracks on the bottom of a pot that happen from time to time. The crack did not go all the way through, so it’s a completely usable cup…just not perfect. It’ll end up on the half price table.
Out of 24 new pots, only 2 had flaws, so I’m still grateful its going so well. Clay (especially porcelain) will do weird things when it goes through the firing process. swipe or click the arrows below to see the rest of the pots from today’s firing.
I don’t sell pots online, you need to see these in person and hold them in your hands before making a selection. I’ll have them on my front porch in Old Washington. Please stop to see them in person and support one of your favorite potters. Please contact me by email: ken@kenswinson.com if you are going to make a special trip–especially if it’s for something in particular…i’d hate to miss you!
Beehive Saucer – SOLD leaf cup chicken cup 3 Goat in Cornfield cup cat and birds cup chicken cup 1 (with fox) – SOLD deer in cornfield cup – SOLD flying pig cup chicken cup 4 bear fishing cup – SOLD goat cup – SOLD chicken cup 2 – SOLD bunny cup – SOLD sheepdog cup – SOLD old washington cup oak branch cup – SOLD a sacred space cup – SOLD jake and kate – SOLD flower bowl chicken bowl – SOLD sheepdog bowl – SOLD goat in cornfield bowl – SOLD
Pottery prices for your reference:
saucer: $25
cups without handles: $30
cups with handles: $40
bowls: $45
Kiln Opening 23 October 2021
It’s been a long time since i’ve had two kiln firings in one week, but I’ve been busy in the clay studio, making lots of shining new porcelain pieces!
This firing was unique, because it’s the first time i’ve made cups without handles. They are great for juice, soda, mixed drinks or your favorite Kentucky made spirits on the rocks.
I don’t sell pots online, you need to see these in person and hold them in your hands before making a selection. I’ll have them on my front porch in Old Washington tomorrow (monday October 25) after 10am. Please stop by to pick one for your collection and to support one of your favorite artist/potters.
Pottery prices for your reference:
saucers: $25
cups without handles: $30
cups with handles: $40
bowl with oak branch: $45
swipe or click the arrows below to see al the pots from the firing.
bunny with leaves cup flowers cup flying pig over the rainbow cup flying pig with flowers cup Tulip saucer – SOLD sheep saucer – SOLD flying pig saucer -SOLD bird saucer-SOLD beehive saucer – SOLD oak branch cup – SOLD Oak Branch Cup – SOLD leaf cup-SOLD squirrel cup – SOLD horse cup – SOLD flying pig with stars cup – SOLD flying pig with birds and clouds cup – SOLD flying pig with birds cup-SOLD flying pig with birds cup with handle – SOLD sheep cup – SOLD old Washington cup – SOLD flowers teacup -SOLD flowers and bee cup-SOLD dogs cup-SOLD bunny with heart cup -SOLD beehive cup 1-SOLD beehive cup 2 -SOLD bear cup-SOLD oak branch bowls-SOLD
Kiln Opening 20 October 2021
I just opened the kiln and have some beautiful new porcelain pottery!!!
This firing was unique, because I had a request from a very very special friend for a 20oz cup with handle. I made 7 large cups that hold 20 oz volume (or more). Don’t fall in love, because the friend gets to pick their cup first. BUT DON’T LOSE hope, because there will be 6 unchosen large mugs looking for their home.
I still don’t sell pots online, because I believe potter should be picked up and held to really know if it’s *the one* for you. However for this kiln load, I’m packing these pots up and taking them to LOUISVILLE, KY. If you live in that area, and would like to see them in person, you are in luck! i’ll be at the Thurman-Hutchins park…right across from Cox Park. If you take the Zorn ave exit from 71 south, take a right on river road, then the park is almost the very next right. I’ll be there from Saturday the 23rd of October from 11am-1pm. I’ll have a butane stove, and different teas, so you try a cup of tea from one of these porcelain cups while we visit.
Pottery prices for your reference:
saucers: $25
cups or the small bowl: $40
large cups: $55
large bowl: $80
Swipe or click the arrows below to see all the pots from the firing.
large flower cup large bird cup – SOLD large sheep cup – SOLD large squirrel cup – SOLD large river sheep cup – SOLD large chicken cup – SOLD large sheep dog cup – SOLD dog cup – SOLD chicken and flower cup chicken and leaf cup – SOLD bird cup – for vicki M -SOLD bird cup – SOLD bees and tulips cup – SOLD bunny cup – SOLD 
acorn saucer – SOLD bunny saucer – SOLD 
log cabin saucer – SOLD 
bee small bowl – SOLD 
large bunny bowl – SOLD green leaf cup
Kiln Opening 7 October 2021
I just opened the kiln, and have some pretty new porcelain pots!!! I’m trying to learn the teacup and saucer form. I’m in love with the first results.
I still don’t sell pots online, so you’ll have to come see me in-person to add one to your collection. I try to take the best photos I can, but a pot (especially porcelain) needs to be picked up and held to really ‘know’ if it’s the right one for you. Large plates and the bowl are $80. Cups and the small sandwich sized plates are $40 each. Saucers are $25.
This firing had a few special request surprise gifts, so I haven’t included them in the slideshow,
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Throwing Teacups
Here’s a speed up playback from part of yesterday’s Facebook live session. Throwing teacups.
I haven’t watched myself throw on the wheel recently. I just realized how much I’ve improved over the last 18 months! If anything good came from the pandemic, i developed as a potter. And conquered my fear of porcelain. (…well, maybe not conquered, but it doesn’t make me cry as much as it used to)
Reminder: today is the last day to visit me in my studio at the Pendleton art center. I’ll be there to visit from 11-7pm.
Have a great day!
