Been back in Ojai a bit. This time it feels different. I’m not just visiting, but hope to be staying. For those of you who haven’t heard the story yet, here are the basics.
About 2 months ago, I got a call from one of my pottery students. She said that Larry Carnes, the potter next to Ojai Lumber, seemed to have sold his house and studio. I knew it had been on the market off and on for a long time. The new buyer was interested in having the studio be a pottery school. Larry had recommended me as the person to run the studio and school. My friend asked if I was interested. I said I didn’t know. I wasn’t especially looking for a reason to stop traveling, but I was certainly interested enough to talk with the buyer when the time was right.
Two months later, the buyer and seller had finished their negotiations and there was a signed purchase agreement. I got a message from the buyer asking if I’d like to talk. I said yes. I was in New Mexico, and we setup a time to have an initial conversation. We were largely in agreement about how we’d like to see a pottery school/membership studio operate. We agreed to continue the talk via email.
We shared ideas and worked out some basic processes via email, and set a date to meet in Ojai. That was on April 8th. We resolved a couple items that would have been deal breakers and agreed to work together to create a shared vision.
She takes ownership of the property in mid-June. So, I’ll be back in Ojai full-time by then. Sherman and I are going to travel a bit more until pottery blast off time arrives. We’re headed to the 4-corners area.
I’m excited by the opportunity. Robin and I have good overlapping and complementary skills and experience. I think we will manifest a wonderful place for people to create and have fun with clay.
I’ll be back in town for a couple days here and there during this period, and can also do remote support for most computer issues that may arise.
beautiful to see your Art, keep me up on the classes when they are available.
Love,
Celeste
Some lovely pieces, Wyn (as I stop to see what you’ve been up to and write this note, my dinner salad is nestled in the beautiful petaled bowl you made). Looking forward to seeing what comes through you in this next phase of your journey…