Last Summer I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Ayumi Horie’s workshop at Haystack Mountain School of Craft on Deer Isle.  Situated on Maine’s rocky coast, at the very edge of the Atlantic, Haystack is another one of those special places that seems to possess a certain indescribable creative energy.  I spent two wonderful there weeks living, working, learning, and perhaps most importantly, sharing ideas and making connections with other artists and craftspeople. One such connection I made was with North Carolina artist Lou Plummer.  At Haystack for a paper-making workshop, Lou happened to purchase a vase I had made for Haystack’s benefit auction.  As a result, she and I have become friends, and have been able to keep in touch via email.

As well as making art, Lou works at a wonderful fine craft gallery called Carolina Creations.  Located in New Bern, NC, Carolina Creations is owned by artists Janet and Michael Francoeur, and handles the work of over 300 well known artists and craftspeople from across the country.  The gallery has been honored by Niche Magazine as a “Top Retailer of Fine Crafts” for the past three years…a very sought after distinction in the craft world.  A few months ago, Lou suggested to me that Carolina Creations might be interested in selling my work.  Of course, I was thrilled by the possibility of being included in such a great group of artists.  So Lou put me in touch with Janet, and Carolina Creations now carries a lovely selection of Noelle’s Pretty Pots…both in their store, and online!

My thanks to Janet for choosing to place my work amongst the lovely selection in her gallery…and to Lou for helping me make this great connection.