Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Houghton's 125th


I just finished up a commission of special mugs for Houghton College's upcoming 125th anniversary.

Friday, September 26, 2008

My Book: Bottles to Beads

I just wrote a book! Ever since returning from Iringa I knew I needed to write up something to collect my impressions, thoughts and reflections on my experience at Neema Crafts. Well, I did it. First edition has just been sent to the printer. Writing it has made me realize that there is so much more that I want to say than can be said, so there might be a second edition, eventually. But for now, I have something to show!

Reflections from a...
By Paul Christensen


I have been tweaking and editing this book for a couple months now, and I think it is done!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Fall 2008

I'm spending the months of September and October making pottery again, working in the studio as a research assistant, and building up an inventory of materials, and working on a few commissions.
While working as a research assistant for the Houghton Art Dept, I hope to produce a good self-glazing clay body recipe that can be made from simple ingredients readily available to any organization like Neema Crafts.