Pottery By Roq

Pottery By Roq I like creating work that both serves a function and is beautiful to touch and see.

I throw most of my pieces using a pottery wheel then I cut them with a wire spring and a cheese cutter. Sometimes a piece will call for more detail and I will add stamps or a different foot. My work is always evolving as new inspirations come to me either in the form of what I see in my daily life or seeing other artist's work.

07/23/2025

The Hubby and I did a craft fair over the 4th of July weekend. It was small and not well attended, but I managed so sell somethings. My hubby was so surprised, that he is now interested in my "hobby" and wants to take it more seriously!

03/24/2024

Slowly, I have been building up a collection of new work, but as always, I have the ever present issue of finding a gas kiln to use. I am applying to my first show in years, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens annual sale.

02/02/2022

I made my first mug in 5 years. If I posted a picture, I'm sure facebook would censor it for being too ugly. I had not thought that I would need to sort of relearn things. Aren't these things like riding a bike? Once you learn, you never forget? Apparently
not.

01/31/2022

Well, it is many moons later since I typed my most resent post; 2020. Just a quick update. I have been away from clay for 5 years, but now, I am getting back into what I love. Life has been too distracting to do what I love, sadly. As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder, I think that also describes my relationship with clay as well. Getting back to work in clay to me in these times seams almost a rebellious thing to do, all the more reason to start making! Hopefully soon, I will have some pictures to post. Firing is always a challenge.

07/13/2020

Greetings all, just wanted to give you an update, as I am sure to many it might seems as though I slipped off the edge of the earth! I have my pottery studio set up finally in Fort Bragg. The issue now is getting electricity to my electric kiln and getting a gas kiln installed. Working a "day job" and all the work required on the Fort Bragg property has keeps us very busy. I miss working in clay, but at least I have my gardens. I am working on growing medicinal herbs to sell locally.

06/12/2017

Since December, I have been working at Bountiful Gardens, and sadly, have not made any new work. But, soon I will be. I am engaged in my preparatory ritual of cleaning my studio. Removing the spider webs, washing away the mouse p**p and p*e (yuck). Soon, I will have some fired work to show off. For now, I only have bisque fired pots.

06/12/2017

I haven't been around here (FB) in sometime, as a prefer to be actively doing something...sitting at the computer is just to sedimentary and something I see as not being healthy. But, I thought I would spend a moment to leave an update.

The Willits Bypass has really had a negative impact on business in Willits, including the Willits Holiday Fair. We need to work on advertising in a broader way, attracting people to the Fair before they leave on their holiday trips. This way, they can prepare to exit the 101 and visit our little town.

12/11/2016

Last day of the Willits Holiday Crafts Fair!!!! Today 10 to 4 pm!!!! Great food, great crafts work and music!

Personally, I have sponge holders, few mugs left, salt cellars,
bowls of different sizes, lidded jars for sugar or candy or loose change, or what ever-else you want to stash in a handsome, hand made jar.

It is that time of year again! My pots will again grace tables of the Willits Holiday Craft Fair. This year, I was n...
12/06/2016

It is that time of year again! My pots will again grace tables of the Willits Holiday Craft Fair. This year, I was not able to get a firing done before this great event. This spring I will fire. I will take orders!

10/17/2016

I am making work for the upcoming Willits Holiday Fair in December. Lots of mugs. But, also, I am making a new set of dishes for home use.

06/16/2016

Now I am free from the gallery, I have finally gone back to making pots. Now, I am not making things with the focus to sell, but making things that make me happy to make. The textured pots I used to make before the gallery. Greater experimentation.

The experience with the gallery has taught me that it is not worth while helping people and being a good citizen if you are miserable doing it and unappreciated for your efforts.

05/05/2016

Hi all, I have left the Edgewater Gallery. Moving on to bigger and better things.

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