Yes, I am the only teacher cruel enough to be excited by the opportunity to give one of my students something I can call a "Darwin Award". Ashley Allemeier wins it fins-down for her Darwin the Dolphin.

From our last kiln firings for the year:

by Neha Chintala (Can you say, "It's so cuuuuuuute"? Breathe in some helium first to get it right.)

by Paige Rogstad

This was my company while I was firing the last kiln late at night.

by Donny Clark

A belated congratulations to our graduated Wizard-Potters of Philosophy! They did much more than just muggle around with clay.

Despite some initial confusion, on their last day some of the seniors stepped up and took on the challenge of throwing on the wheel while blindfolded. When they finally looked at what they'd done, there was triumph, heartbreak, laughter, clean-up, and maybe a few cookies - and a good job done by all.

by Casey Stoltz

by Rebecca Pan

by Marshall Hetland

by Tram Le

by Holly Sandborg

by Rachel Hsu

by Ana Villamizar

by Jessica Judson

Sealia Seal by Celia Thurman

Waldo Whale by Paige Rogstad

As always, we had an enjoyable night of good food, good music, and great art and company. If you missed it, much of the show is still up in our lobby for the next few days.

by Rachel Hsu