theSquarePeg

Welcome to the shop! My name's Cathi Newlin.
I spend my energies making pottery and sculptural ceramics here in the Sierra foothills of Central California.

I try to offer imaginative, sturdy and unique pots that just beg to be put to use.
My process starts with local stoneware clays. The clay is formed both on my potter's wheel and by hand. Glazes are mixed here, from raw ingredients and then the greenware pots are trimmed, brushed with oxides and dipped in or sprayed with glaze.
When they're fully dry, my pots are placed in a propane kiln and fired to about 2350 degrees f, over about 12 hours.
I make sure all glazes that will come in contact with food are dishwasher and food safe.

Besides art, I have been actively involved in purebred dog (boxer) rescue and education for many years, and donate much of my time, and some of my web skills and art to rescues around the country. I provide web services and website help to breed rescues and animal welfare groups and maintain a website focusing attention on boxer dogs in California shelters.
Oh...and I would like you all to spay and neuter your pets and never patronize stores that sell dogs and cats!

I donate to aprilsarmy.etsy.com.

For more of my work, please visit my other shops...

Raku Ware:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thesquarepegraku

Photography:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thesquarepegtoo

Got Boxer?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/all4boxers