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In the studio I like to do	Handbuilding, Throwing on the Wheel, Sculpting
Pottery Wheel	shimpo whisper
Clay body	Stoneware, Porcelain
Clay Brand	Plainsman
Kiln Type	Electric Kiln
Kiln Atmosphere	Oxidation Atmosphere
Temperature	cone 6
Glaze	Mostly dipping glazes – some clayscapes, the rest are made with plainsman Alberta Slip and Ravenscrag Slip. I also have use underglazes – mayco fundamentals
You can buy my work from	http://www.angelmaepottery.ca I do prefer local buyers – shipping pottery is so precarious.

Introduction	I am Angie Mae MacFarlane. My business name is Angel Mae pottery. Angel – derivative of my name and my husband calls me Angel. I have loved clay since high school but didn’t have an opportunity to dig in and really learn until I was in my 40’s. I love to throw and handbuild with a bit of sculpting. I get inspiration from my garden – my other passion is flowers and plants, so you might see that in my work.
What I Love about Ceramics	I love being able to make something out of nothing! With clay there are endless possibilities.
How I started with ceramics	I took pottery classes in high school and really enjoyed it but never felt it was a way I could make a living. Only after my children were teens was I able to pursue clay on a more serious basis.
What inspires me	I love plants, flowers, mountains, and functional items. Beauty with function.
What I'm working on at the moment	I am continually learning about the glazes I have and how they layer together to create a pleasing finish. In terms of the clay – I love making pierced pieces, but making mugs, flowered bowls and other functional items seem to take the majority of time.
My Artist Statement	I am a small batch potter, creating functional wares, as well as altered and pierced thrown pieces.
My CV	Nothing too exciting to note here – I mostly attend local markets. There is a local art gallery that that I am proud to have sell my wares as well.