Vases, Baskets and Pitchers
Most of these pieces have handles, lugs or vestigial handles. Handles, or even the vestigial "hint" of handles, invite you to pick up a piece and cradle it in your hands. Sometimes I make handles out of clay, sometimes out of reed that I dye and sometimes I make them out of grapevines. I'm also currently experimenting with making bamboo handles. (pictures of those yet to come) I have been making basket forms since I was a graduate student - way back when - and I still love making this form!