Test fire your colored clay in a Microwave Kiln!
As any colored clay artist will tell you, building complex Nerikomi canes is a meticulous process! Using a microwave kiln for test firing...
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Welcome to my Blog!
Here’s where I share updates about my studio practice at home and while we’re on our RV adventures, as well as instructional videos to help you progress on your own journey with clay. Click around to explore the content, and feel free to comment or reach out with questions. I’m here to help!
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Susan O'Hanlon
Mar 1712 min read
Four Months on the Road and our Epic RV Adventure is Still Going Strong!
Since my last blog post, we spent a magical couple of weeks in the Sedona area, took a day trip to the Grand Canyon, visited one more...
Susan O'Hanlon
Feb 229 min read
Catching you up on our EPIC RV Journey in the Southwest!
Our epic RV adventures in the Southwest are almost over! Catch up on our journey and share in all of our magical moments.
Susan O'Hanlon
Jan 121 min read
Do you hate wedging clay? It’s easier (and easy on your wrists) when you use this Stack & Slam Technique!
Hey Potter Peeps - Learn this Stack and Slam Wedging Technique will save your wrists!
Susan O'Hanlon
Jan 1210 min read
Our Epic RV Adventures in the Great Southwest Continues!
Join us as we explore the Southwest on our Epic RV Adventure!
Susan O'Hanlon
Dec 20, 20237 min read
Holiday Greetings & an Update on our Epic RV Adventure
Phoenix (Finally!) - Our Epic RV Adventure continues!
Susan O'Hanlon
Dec 18, 20236 min read
THE CREATIVITY CHALLENGE!
Creativity Challenge Time! Join me, and let’s make 2024 the Year of Creative Synergy!
Susan O'Hanlon
Nov 27, 20239 min read
Our Next Epic RV Adventure Begins! Tips to Plan, Pack & Live in an RV with Pups who Don’t Get Along
Join us on our Epic, 164-night RV adventure! Learn how we plan & pack, and how we live on the road with our two pups who don’t get along.
Susan O'Hanlon
Apr 10, 20238 min read
The Last Leg of our Grand RV Adventure
We packed so much into our last two weeks on the road! Thanks for sharing the journey with us!
Susan O'Hanlon
Mar 28, 20236 min read
More Good Times on the Road
We are seven+ weeks into our Grand RV Adventure, and we’ve been on the move - TWICE in the last week - so it’s time for another map...
Susan O'Hanlon
Mar 18, 20237 min read
RV TRIP PLANNING 101
It’s been a busy week! We’ll start with another map update: We spent six nights at Oak River Campground in St. Mary’s, GA, then turned...
Susan O'Hanlon
Mar 10, 20238 min read
Sunrise, Sunset and Worm Moon (Oh, My!) … More Stories from our Grand RV Adventure!
Tales of Adventure from our RV Trip, with lots of sunrise, sunset and wildlife photos from the Gulf Shores region of Florida.
Susan O'Hanlon
Mar 4, 202310 min read
More RV Life Lessons from the Road
The Grand RV Adventure continues! We’re in Florida now, and almost halfway through our trip already! Thanks for being part of our journey!
Susan O'Hanlon
Feb 24, 20235 min read
RV Life Foodie Adventures - No Compromises!
We are three weeks into our Grand RV Adventure, and I’m starting to carve out time to create. This week, I set up my mobile studio on the...
Susan O'Hanlon
Feb 18, 20237 min read
Last Stop in Louisiana!
Yesterday we arrived at our last stop in Louisiana: Bogue Chitto State Park. We totally broke the RV Life 2/2/2, 3/3/3 and 4/4/4 rules...
Susan O'Hanlon
Feb 11, 20233 min read
#PotterOnWheels has Hit the Road!
The #PotterOnWheels has hit the road in her RV. She’s sharing her RVLife - how she works and lives and earns a living - in her blog. Follow!
Susan O'Hanlon
Dec 16, 20212 min read
Blog Feature: Decorating with Handmade Home Decor
How do you incorporate handmade in your home decor? I was recently asked that question by Redfin Realty, and - you guessed it - my answer...
Susan O'Hanlon
Jan 14, 20208 min read
A Beginning Hand Builder's Toolbox
Yes, it's absolutely true that the most important tools a potter has is their hands. BUT, take it from this tool junkie, there is a...
Susan O'Hanlon
Oct 14, 20194 min read
Fall, Friends & Fun
Sometimes you've got to step out of the studio, folks!
Susan O'Hanlon
Sep 21, 20197 min read
A Beginning Wheel Thrower's Toolbox
Top 10 Essential Tools for a Beginning Potter
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