I am eager to add pins to this map, so, local potters, give me a shout if you'd like to participate. The tour is happening May 11-15th.
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Is your tour just for the middle part of the state? I will be formally opening my studio in Hancock on the coast in the next town east of Ellsworth around then and that might be a good "deadline" date for me. Were there other folks who showed interest but you did not get their names on your map yet?
One friend in Thorndike thought fall would be a better time.
Hi Chris - The response has been quite overwhelming. I had so many responses that I had to limit the tour in some ways. We are now doing a mid-Maine tour, by invitation of founding members. I have also thought of fall - Columbus Day weekend seems promising - and thought if this goes well I may try to organize a widen tour at that time.
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2 comments:
Hi
Is your tour just for the middle part of the state? I will be formally opening my studio in Hancock on the coast in the next town east of Ellsworth around then and that might be a good "deadline" date for me. Were there other folks who showed interest but you did not get their names on your map yet?
One friend in Thorndike thought fall would be a better time.
Best Wishes
Chris Covert
Hi Chris - The response has been quite overwhelming. I had so many responses that I had to limit the tour in some ways. We are now doing a mid-Maine tour, by invitation of founding members. I have also thought of fall - Columbus Day weekend seems promising - and thought if this goes well I may try to organize a widen tour at that time.
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