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Golden retriever pot in progress. #doglover #goldenretriever #handmadepottery #etsymudteam #makersgottamake #ceramicsculpture (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Recreating a memory of a Neapolitan Easter Cake, with ricotta and wheatberries, tasted once many, many years ago! #cookingupmemories #Italiancooking #traditionalEastercake #wheatberriesforhealthycake #familylife (at Massachusetts)

Joy personified. . . . #grandbabylove #8months

Helper extraordinaire! Schlep er of bins, builder of display, fabricator of tent weights, successful salesman, bringer of coffee and good cheer even at a slow show! . . . #marchmeetthemaker #etsymudteam #handmadepottery #craftshowdisplay #helper #airplantdisplay #makersgonnamake (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Our task for March Meet the Maker on the 17th day was to offer a review from a sale on Etsy. This is a screen shot of the yunomi (tea bowl) and the review said: "This is the second tea bowl I have ordered from madmud. Each one is unique and exquisite. It warms my hands and my heart. Shipping was swift and I had warm hands in no time. I love the handmade quality and sturdiness of both my tea bowls and each has a unique glaze. I highly recommend madmud!!!" . . . #marchmeetthemaker #wonderfulreview #etsy #etsymudteam #handmadepottery #yunomi #teabowl #madmud #madeleinesmudpiestudio #makersgonnamake #pottersgonnathrow (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Day 12 we are supposed to show our brand. YIKES. I don't have a logo, I use many clays, mix up great varieties of glaze, draw or sculpt birds, fish, animals, people in yoga positions, dancing, even being a jester, yet people tell me they can recognize my work. Maybe it's the magic of loving creation? #marchmeetthemaker #etsymudteam #potteryandceramic #handmade #makersmovement #madeleinesmudpiestudio #makersgoingtomake (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Day 4 of #marchmeetthemaker, we show off our favorite tools. This is hard because so many things are useful. The wheel and kiln are fundamental for my work, but because I also hand sculpt pieces, there are many little things I use, found items, even dental tools, and photos of critters! #etsymudteam #madeleinesmudpiestudio #marchmeetthemaker #handmadepottery #makersmovement #madmud #etsy #birdofprey #marinelife #animals #nature (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Day three of meeting makers, our task was to show our workspace. I was thrilled when we moved from condo to house with a 1920's garage too small for our cars so it was transformed to a light filled studio. Sure beats the dark cramped basement! #marchmeetthemaker #etsymudteam #handmadepottery #madmud #makersmovement #madeleinesmudpiestudio #porcelainandstoneware #supporthandmade (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Many mini vases and airplants! Slowly migrating to my Etsy page (madmud). #minivases #airplants #etsymudteam #handmade #potteryandceramic (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Look what is hiding in the air plant! It's blooming! New batch of air plants vases and plants. #airplants #handmadepottery #tinypots #smallvases #etsymudteam #bloomingairplant #tinyclayvase (at Newton, Massachusetts)

New Year's Day observed by trimming and handling the mugs thrown yesterday. #handmadepottery #handlesonpots #mugshotmonday #nextstep #puffin #heron #flounder #shells #elfhousehouse #bear #garlickeeper (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Starting out the new year with mugs and garlic keeps! Joy! #handmade #potterymugs #potswithtops #garlickeeper #newyearbegins #firstdaythrowing (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Forest fantasy candelabra! Elf house, great blue heron, cardinal, air plant, and tree are visible. Three red mushrooms are on the other side. #fantasy #elfhouse #greatblueheron #treecandleabra #airplants #cardinals (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Just out of the kiln. Despite a comedy of errors, some beautiful crystals developed. #crystallineglaze #pottery goblets #chaliceandpaten #etsymudteam #bluesilverontaupe #challengeofcrystals (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Replenishment of airplant vases fresh from the kiln.#airplants #tinyvases #littlegarden #hardyplants #ceramicsandpottery #handmade (at Newton, Massachusetts)

Glazed! Four and 1/2 shelves worth. Hope they sell like hotcakes, bringing in money for the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance! #ornaments #fishingfamiliesfeedingfamilies #commercialfishing #holidays

Firing done, pots survived, nay, thrived! #handmade #potteryandceramic #servingbowls #tropicalfishbowl #panda🐼 #greatblueheron (at Newton, Massachusetts)