December 2018

• We have mailed or delivered all of the online orders
• We have glazed and fired all of the snowman plates
• We have poured all the greenware and the last bisque firing will be tomorrow.
• This is the last week of classes: Monday, 12/17 and Wednesday, 12/19 (call if you need to come another time)
• We will be closed Saturday, December 22nd until Monday, January 7th

It has been a very good year.

Personally, we celebrated out 50th Anniversary with a Renewal of Vows and Reception in February; then a seven-week trip to see all the western MLB stadiums. Some ceramic accomplishments this year:

1. We attended the Cyberflyers Regional Event at the Duncan Plant in Fresno, California
2. We picked up African-American molds and bisque in Oregon.
3. We picked up more molds in Illinois, Michigan, and Akron, adding to our  African-American Collection, our Carousel Collection, and our Disney molds.
4. We traveled to Delaware where we learned how to pour the masters and make our own Alberta Carousel Molds.
5. We established the Carousel Party Van, where we bring the ceramics to you. Our clientele included nursing homes, disabled adult workshops, and group homes.
6. We hosted Duncan Essentials training for students interested in becoming Certified Duncan Teachers.
7. We hosted several Duncan University Classes.
8. We established a new Chapter of IADCCT (International Association of Duncan Certified Ceramic Teachers). We call ourselves MVCT (the Mahoning Valley Ceramic Teachers).
9. We continued to offer Open Classes two or three times a week as well as additional Workshops where folks learn a new technique.
10. We also hosted some special events such as a Mommy & Me Tea Party and several Date Nights.

Goals for the New Year

1. Expand Party Van list
2. Introduce African-American Collection
3. Improve social media advertising
4. Add day classes to the schedule.
5. Make progress on remodeling and redecorating projects.
6. Work on Carousel Collection
7. Hire some help! (Bartering ceramic bisque & lessons for help in the studio)

Carol’s Carousel

Where having FUN is why we come!

Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!