With these hands, Jim Gutesll works his magic. From the window of South Elm Street Pottery & Gallery, we snapped this view of Jim mentoring a young girl into the art of throwing a vessel. His, the master's hands ever so steady and confident; hers, eager, yet tentative, this is apprenticeship at its best. Jim is sometimes known as the Godfather of pottery in Greensboro for founding the Triad Area Spring Pottery Festival at the Yanceyville Farmers' Market. Jim works relentlessly to make people aware of the wonderful North Carolina pottery available "North of Seagrove."
If you can brave the snow this weekend, walk by by Jim's studio on South Elm Street, just south of the railroad tracks, and watch a great potter at work. Even better, stop in and buy LOCAL! Taking this photo through the window, for Weekly Reflections, was more fun than watching TV-- any day! Here's to you Jim!
What a joy to be able to watch an artist at work.
Posted by: VioletSky | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 08:28 AM
This is a great shot, and what a story. Wonderful post!
Posted by: Kathy | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 09:43 AM
The artisan is often as interesting as the art.
Posted by: RuneE | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Such a brilliant shot..wonderful and exciting for anyone who loves all things art!! Wonderfully captivating!
Kiki~
Posted by: Kiki | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Well done, the slight reflection adds interest to the activity inside.
Posted by: VP | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Lovely! I really enjoy people shots...
Posted by: Joanne | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 02:44 PM
The hands of the artist at work. Great moment and a special reflection.
Posted by: John McDevitt | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 07:55 PM
Love this shot of a craftsman at work. The concentration on his face is wonderful.
Posted by: Vicki | Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 12:24 AM
What a great post. I would love to watch him work but I'm much too far away.
Posted by: James | Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 02:19 AM
all inside out .... nice shot !
Posted by: namaki | Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 07:49 AM
Lovely reflections ;-)
How fun to be able to watch this artist at work!
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: happily retired | Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 08:20 PM
I'm late commenting... I love, love, love this shot as I love love love love pottery. I collect and don't know where to put it anymore!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Monday, February 15, 2010 at 01:12 PM