I mostly sell my pottery at arts and crafts fairs. It can be a tough job! I have to pack up the pots, drive to faraway places, unpack the pots, set up the booth and display furniture (rain or shine), and make it all look pretty. Then I have to actually sell the pots. At the end of the weekend it all has to be done again in reverse, hopefully with less to pack up!

Despite the challenges, I really enjoy meeting and talking directly with the folks who are buying my pottery. I like to see the way they react to my work, and I am often inspired by them to explore new ideas. And sometimes the fairs take me to interesting places. My first fair of the season was a Japanese Festival in Phoenix, an event I always look forward to.

Not only do my Japanese influenced pots fit in nicely with the theme,

but I also get to hang out with other people who have a fondness for Japanese culture,

AND I get to eat Japanese food all day!

My next show will be yet another Japanese Festival! Yay! This time much closer to home. If you are heading south on Saturday, March 13, come and visit me at the sixth annual Japanese Cultural Festival at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. There will be traditional performing arts, martial arts demonstrations, tea ceremony activities and great food (some nice pottery too!) You can also see a schedule of shows I will be doing throughout the year at www.miyapottery.com.