nancyandburt

Burt Completes Amazing Studio Cleanup.

2011-01-12T17:43:00.000-08:00

nbWorldwide is pleased to announce the completion of what might be the most remarkable cleanup and rescue of a studio space to have taken place on the North American continent so far this year. With the help of Sam Isenstein and the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, we were able to unearth, organize, catalog, and dispose of 22 years of accumulation at our Chicago headquarters.

We are excited to share our enthusiasm with the newly discovered knowledge that there is indeed a back door, and there are actually uncluttered surfaces to work on. Now that we know where the left-over hardware, tools, and assorted building supplies can be located, we won't have to keep buying the same thing over and over again at the hardware store (sorry about that Home Depot stockholders).

More At The Beverly Art Center.

2011-01-12T17:26:00.000-08:00

The show is titled "Out of the West, Art From Oak Park" and features work by Nancy Gardner, Burton Isenstein, Margot McMahon, Elaine Miller, and Kathleen Waterloo.
The Beverly Art Center has a beautiful gallery with lots of natural light. It's one of Chicago's best kept secrets. This image is a small grouping of palm sized "blobs" made by yours truly. Earthenware and glaze.

Where has the year gone?

2011-01-12T17:15:00.000-08:00

(We know it's been a while since our last blog post).
This installation and another two groups of plates can be seen at The Beverly Art Center Gallery, 2407 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655.
The show runs through Jan 31, 2011.

Mini Shelf Shot.

2010-02-23T19:10:00.001-08:00

Worlds record for the number of pots on one shelf.

Rare Sighting of Nancy at Baltimore ACC

2010-02-23T19:08:00.001-08:00

Booth 1612. Through Sunday.

Exclusive Travel Opportunity From nbWorldwide

2010-02-15T14:32:00.001-08:00

This teapot is available for your next cruise. Engine, mechanical room and fuel tanks on the lower level, cabins at the mid level, pool, restaurant and movie theater on the upper level. Captains quarters and pilot room on the top. We are fairly certain we are going to sell out for the upcoming season, book your cabin soon!

Teapot.

2010-02-14T17:04:00.001-08:00

Almost on it's way to Baltimore.

Baltimore Preview.

2010-02-14T16:55:00.001-08:00

nbWorldwide will have this piece available for adoption at Baltimore ACC. No questions asked (if you have a valid credit card and ID.)

The Cat Is Out of The Bag.

2010-02-09T19:01:00.001-08:00

New shapes, patterns, and exotic combinations of color to debut at ACC Baltimore.

Leak In Security at nbWorldwide Satellite Studio.

2010-02-09T18:53:00.001-08:00

Pottery paparazzi snuck in through closed doors to take a similar photo of vessels lined up for the Baltimore packing carton. nbWorldwide decided to beat the image thieves at their own game by publishing this photo on our blog.

Detail.

2009-12-08T17:47:00.001-08:00

burt Is Caught Red Handed Making Sculpture.

2009-12-08T17:37:00.000-08:00

He's been sneaking around the studio making sculpture (at least he didn't smash his car into a fire hydrant and tree.)

nbWorldwide Admits Playing Favorites Again.

2009-12-08T17:34:00.001-08:00

This is one of our favorite new teapots which made it's debut last weekend at the Evanston YMCA Pottery Sale. nancy and burt thank Evanston for their support.

nbWorldwide Admits Playing Favorites.

2009-10-02T19:10:00.001-07:00

We try to treat all the pots as equals but have to admit that we have some favorites like this plate that has a new home in Kansas City.

Magnets Debut In Kansas City.

2009-10-02T19:07:00.001-07:00

The magnet war has officially begun. Only a few made it back home.

More Kansas City Shelf Shots.

2009-10-02T19:06:00.001-07:00

Shelf Shots.

2009-10-02T19:03:00.001-07:00

Many of these vessels now reside in and about the greater Kansas City metro area.

nbWorldwide Unveils Kansas City Shelf Shots.

2009-10-02T18:55:00.001-07:00

nbWorldwide thanks Kansas City for their enthusiastic support last weekend.

nbWorldwide Staff Photographer Discovers Evidence Of Intelligent Life At The Beach

2009-09-07T19:43:00.000-07:00

On a recent weekend retreat to the Southern shore of Lake Michigan nbWorldwide's staff photographer stumbled upon this cluster of beach stones. Currently we are consulting experts who so far believe that the only possible explanation for this phenomenon is a landing of intelligent extraterrestrial beings.

When questioned about the formation, Dr. Beth Hooven, faculty emeritus at Notre Dame University in South Bend Indiana, exclaimed "Have you seen what people at the beach have been reading this summer ? It's completely impossible that any of these sunbathers have enough intelligence to invent something as unusual as this particular pile of pebbles."

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed. Conversation overheard.

2009-08-29T09:10:00.001-07:00

"We never thought we would make it out of that plastic box."
"I thought I was going to die of suffocation."
"Its turned out to be a pretty nice day in Bucktown, glad we're here."

nbWorldwide Fires The Opening Shot In The Magnet War.

2009-08-28T13:00:00.000-07:00

With the introduction of a new line of magnets at The Buck Town Arts Festival this weekend nbWorldwide plans on being magnates of the magnet industry. Stop by our booth to claim one of these charming items. Supplies are limited, don't delay!

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-08-01T11:07:00.000-07:00

Famous art fair quotes.
"My mother would have really liked this but she's been dead for 12 years."

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-08-01T09:02:00.000-07:00

Suttons Bay, behind the fair.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed.

2009-08-01T08:56:00.001-07:00

View from the back of the booth at Thw Suttons Bay Art Fair.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-08-01T08:39:00.001-07:00

Giant vase meets flowers from Suttons Bay farmers market.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed Photo Exclusive

2009-07-18T08:57:00.001-07:00

An unidentified duo of brothers launched their career with an impromptu performance in front of our booth this morning. We couldn't quite understand their lyrics but we enjoyed their melody and fine guitar playing.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-07-16T12:02:00.001-07:00

Visit the new Great Wall of Pottery. On dispay in Ann Arbor through this Saturday.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-07-16T11:57:00.001-07:00

A rare sighting of Nancy at booth A 101. Like a rare bird Nancy is ocassionally spotted perched in her tall chair. If you hurry down you may get to see her.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-07-16T11:48:00.001-07:00

Do not delay as they may run out of these choice items. If you come to play stop by and visit us in booth A101 just West of the game.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed.

2009-07-16T11:45:00.001-07:00

Hurry down to the corner of South University and Ingalls Mall to play this fabulous game and win a prize.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-07-16T11:38:00.001-07:00

Huge line forms to win fabulous prizes at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair CW 50 booth.

nancyandburtWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-07-15T16:25:00.000-07:00

Local flowers meet our ware.

nancyandburtWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-07-15T16:22:00.000-07:00

OpenIng day at The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. Booth A 101.

Madison Shelf Shots.

2009-07-13T18:04:00.001-07:00

If you didn't make it to Madison, you missed Sam and his devil hat. Maybe you can see him next year when we return for our 4th year in booth 666.

Madison Shelf Shots.

2009-07-13T18:03:00.001-07:00

Madison Shelf Shots.

2009-07-13T18:02:00.001-07:00

Madison Shelf Shots.

2009-07-13T17:59:00.001-07:00

Is there a piece that got away from you at Madison? If we've still got it you may not be too late, we'll be in Ann Arbor at booth A107, in the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, Wed. July 15th to 18th.

Madison Shelf Shots.

2009-07-13T17:57:00.000-07:00

Madison firing.

2009-07-11T12:08:00.001-07:00

The firing was on again then off again then on again than off again then finally on again (due to an electrical malfunction). Come see the new work in Madison or Ann Arbor.

Sam Haunts Booth 666 at Madison's Art Fair on the Square.

2009-07-11T07:30:00.001-07:00

nbWorldwide Institutes New Security Regime At Art Fair On The Square.

2009-07-08T20:46:00.000-07:00

nbWorldwide is excited to announce that we will be scammed no more by wolves dressed in shoppers clothing. From this day forward, all credit card transactions will be processed (and must be approved) by our Nutrit 8020. Just try and get one by us now! (and by the way, cash and checks are always better).

nbWorldwide Returns To Madison Art Fair On The Square. Our Favorite Booth Number of The Season.

2009-07-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

Come visit our tiny cups and teapots in lucky booth 666 on Pickney Street near Mifflin.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed. Exclusive Photo.

2009-06-20T09:27:00.001-07:00

Behind the scene view of the port-a-potties, generator , popcorn stand, with a silloutte of the world famous Milwaukee Art Museum in the background.

nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed

2009-06-19T08:50:00.001-07:00

Under the big top at Milwaukee Lakefront. Our booth is set up and ready to go.

nbworldwide Live Blog Feed Exclusive.

2009-06-07T09:57:00.001-07:00

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The Sun has come out on 57th Street. The weather is perfect for the moment.

Artists Take Tent For a Stroll Down 57th Street.

2009-06-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

We've heard of walking a dog through an art fair, but taking a canopy for a walk is a bit eccentric if you ask me. (Deloris Fortuna's famous black sprinter is pictured in the background, in the path of the walking canopy).

Live Blog Feed from 57th Street Art Fair

2009-06-06T09:10:00.000-07:00

nbWorldwide reports a rare sighting of Nancy in booth 652 on 57th Street. Nancy will be greeting fans, friends, and customers all day Saturday.

Staging for 57th Street Art Fair.

2009-06-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

The work is packed. Time to load nbWorldwide Vehicle Number 1.
We'll be in Booth 652 on 57th Street this Saturday & Sunday. Stay tuned for nbWorldwide Live Blog Feed-direct breaking news from the show.

nbworldwide Announces Live Blog Feed.

2009-05-11T17:16:00.001-07:00

nbworldwide Corporate's recent investment (2.99 US) in the Blogpress app allows us to blog live with our iphone, vastly expanding coverage of the national art fair scene.

News categories will include:

1. "Under The Canopy." Up to the minute reporting of what's going on in our booth including portraits of our favorite customers.
2. "Neighborhood Report" Hourly update of what's happening in the booths around us.
3. "You Call This Food?": What's edible and what's been sitting in the sun too long and will guarantee you'll come down with a serious case of food poisoning?
4. "Fair Weather". Is it windy, when is it going to rain and are we scared to death that our booth will be torn to shreds by a micro-burst and the EZ-up next door?
5. "Gossip". Who are the stars of the show of whom everyone is jealous? How in the world did the jury pick that, what were they thinking? Did that artist photoshop their images for Zapplication?
6. "Shoe Shots" Photos of patrons footwear, tackling such serious questions as: Why do so many art fair patrons wear shoes that are too small for their feet? We'll provide on the spot analysis of the phenomenon of "Toe Hang".
7. "Dollar Discussion " Are artists selling anything (besides the guys who sell stuff on a stick), and why do they come back year after year, are art fair artists hopeful idiots?"
8. "Exit Strategies" How in the hell are we going to get out of here at the end of the show?
9. " Made in USA or What?" Who's actually having their artwork fabricated in third world countries?
10. "Celebrity Sightings" Up to the minute reports of the appearance of "The Man With the Cockatoo", exceptional art fair outfits, sightings of Oprah, members of the Obama family and Hollywood celebrities. (Does anyone know the Cockatoo's name?)
11. "Dog Patrol" Snapshots of canine fashion at the fair.
12. "Promoter Purgatory" Here you'll view creative use of space where promoters place exhibitors to enlarge their fairs: featuring artists booths in parking lots and loading docks nowhere near the show, amazing exhibits installed on 70 degree inclines, spaces that are only dry at low tide, the booth next to the park's dog-poop can, and legendary wind tunnels where thousands of canopies have been twisted and mangled over the years.
13. "Madison Art Fair on The Square Subversion Special" At this years fair, participants scattered incognito throughout the crowd will attempt to invert the direction of fair patrons movement around the capital from clockwise to counter clockwise.
14. "nbworldwide Best of Show Awards" We pick what we like the best at the show. To hell with the jurors awards, all they provide is a ribbon and some money and an invitation to return to the show next year, we provide priceless publicity on the nbworldwide blog, which would you pick if you had a choice?

(Watch out Huffington Post, here we come.)

nbWorldwide live blog feed.

2009-05-10T10:01:00.001-07:00

Happy Mothers Day!

nbworldwide live blog feed

2009-05-10T09:55:00.001-07:00

Sunday morning at Laumeier Sculpture Park and the crowd is trickling into the show.

See the Giant Eyeball.

2009-05-09T19:13:00.001-07:00

Laumeier Sculpture Park is the home of Tony Tasset's giant eyeball. It's guaranteed to stare you down no matter what.

nbworldwide Summer Artfair Debut.

2009-05-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

nbworldwide's inaugural live blog feed at The Laumeier Art Festival. St. Louis, Mo.

nb Worldwide Announces Joint Venture With The Modern Amalgamated Duo.

2009-03-21T19:58:00.000-07:00

nancyandburt Worldwide has joined forces with the world famous Modern Amalgamated Duo in an exciting new business venture which is certain to make a huge splash in the vast ocean of internet commerce. Stay tuned to this blog for future announcements about the launch of our new web site, halfeatensandwich.com.. This may be just what our nation has been looking for to revitalize it's troubled economy.

nb Worldwide Celebrates Our 17th Anniversary With Miele White Star VC #1.

2009-03-18T17:11:00.001-07:00

nb Worldwide is pleased and proud to celebrate the 17th consecutive year that we have been working with Miele Corporation's compact powerhouse of a vacuum cleaner affectionately known as nb Worldwide VC #1. This dynamic machine has been capturing dust and debris in our house and studio for seventeen consecutive years with only one short two day break at the local vacuum repair shop for badly needed cord replacement surgery. VC # 1 has proven to be among our corporation's wisest long term investments. The daily cost of the use of this machine when ammortized over a seventeen year span is approximately 2 cents per day, which we think is a real bargain.

Baltimore Shelf Shots

2009-03-08T16:08:00.001-07:00

The right wall. Some work in the shelf shots is still available. If interested contact us at bisens@artic.edu

Baltimore Shelf Shots

2009-03-08T16:06:00.001-07:00

New "fusion" pattern on lower two shelves.

Baltimore Shelf Shots

2009-03-08T16:03:00.001-07:00

Pitchers and Bottles.

Baltimore Shelf Shots

2009-03-08T16:01:00.000-07:00

At the back of the booth.

Baltimore Shelf Shots

2009-03-08T15:58:00.000-07:00

The line up from the recent Baltimore ACC Show.

2009-03-07T13:56:00.001-08:00

Thankyou Baltimore!

2009-03-03T17:12:00.001-08:00

nb Worldwide is pleased to announce our best Baltimore retail ever. Despite the daily drumbeat of gloom and doom Baltimore's craft fans turned out in huge numbers to walk the show and make our day. It was our pleasure to spend a weekend with this enthusiastic crowd.

nb Worldwide Vehicle Number One barely made it out of the mountains West of Baltimore on Monday morning and arrived home safely Monday night.

"I May Be Simple But I Am Not A Dumb Bottle",

2009-02-08T19:31:00.001-08:00

she declared when interviewed early this afternoon. " You might think you understand me in a glance, but as you circle my diameter you'll see the relationship of shape and pattern and color shift in a most mesmerizing manner". "My goal is to seduce you, then have you fall in love with me and take me home to look at every day. "

Exclusive Preview Of Beloit College Vortex Festival T Shirt Design.

2009-02-02T18:03:00.001-08:00

nb worldwide subsidiary Sam I. recently designed this image of a slightly angry reptile carrying the Beloit College Flag. Our readers will be the first to be informed when these coveted t-shirts are available.

Will You Be Responsible For This Teapot?

2009-02-02T17:51:00.001-08:00

We'll have all the necessary paperwork on hand in booth # 1206 at Baltimore ACC to arrange for a speedy adoption. No interviews or questions asked.

Bottles Caught Hanging Out.

2009-02-02T17:43:00.001-08:00

Our staff photographer found these bottles hanging out in front of a gray backdrop in the studio the other day. We have no idea how they arranged themselves this way.

New Teapot.

2009-02-02T17:37:00.001-08:00

We will be introducing new shapes and new patterns at this years Baltimore ACC Show.

Parade Of Mini Tumblers To Debut In Baltimore.

2009-02-02T17:18:00.001-08:00

nb worldwide presents our new line of mini tumblers. These small hand sized vessels can be used as wine cups, water glasses, shot glasses, bud vases, or decorative objects. Visit us at the Baltimore American Craft Council show February, 27 & 28, March 1, in Booth 1206.

We Did Not Have Any Contact With The Current Governer.

2008-12-11T19:32:00.000-08:00

We are proud to have deep roots in the State of Illinois but wanted to let our public know that neither nb Worldwide nor any of our officers or employees have had contact with the Governer or any of his operatives in the last six months. We are absolutely certain that no individual associated with our organization offered any future political favors, free vases, cups, teapots, tiles, plates, mini tumblers, or cash in exchange for the recently vacated seat in the United States Senate (even though we think we are qualified and deserve the job).

Available At Our Etsy Store At This Very Exact Moment (Right Now).

2008-12-10T18:30:00.001-08:00

This cup is 3.75 inches high and 4 inch diameter.

Bring this ample sized cup into your kitchen. All of our cups go through a rigorous training regime to make sure they will behave properly in the company of other cups, be they porcelain, stoneware, glass or earthenware. Our cups can hold their own, but they don't come with any bad attitude.

Note the nb Worldwide stamp of yes we made it ourselves with our own little hands authenticity. Beware of other cups that seek to pull the wool over your eyes.

If you want this cup click here and you will be taken directly to our Etsy store, then all you have to do is click a few more times and before you know it Voila, the cup will be delivered to your door. (Isn't the internet amazing?).

New Items Available From nb Worldwide Etsy Store.

2008-12-09T17:23:00.001-08:00

Mini Tumbler.

Bud Vase/ Bottle

Small Jar.

Check out our Etsy store to see more pottery. Find the perfect holiday gift.
New items will be added during the week.

New Great Wall Of Pottery Scheduled For Evanston Unveiling.

2008-11-27T10:46:00.000-08:00

We invite the public to visit us at the 17th Annual Holiday Ceramics Sale at the McGaw YMCA at 1000 Grove Steet in Evanston. The sale opens on Friday December 5, from 5-9 pm and continues on Saturday Dec. 6 from 10 am -5pm, and Sunday Dec. 6 from noon - 5 pm. Admission is free and a percentage of all sales goes to YMCA youth scholarship programs.

nancyandburt Worldwide's First Annual Theme Song Contest (With A Prize.)

2008-11-26T18:44:00.000-08:00

During a meeting at our annual pre Thanksgiving retreat our corporate officers had a long and heated discussion pertaining to the sad fact that nancyandburt Worldwide is badly in need of a theme song. Most corporations with a worldwide reach have theme songs and since we mean to be taken seriously by the world we realized that we need one too. None of us are professional musicians so the board wisely decided to sponsor a public competition. Applicants must strictly adhere to all rules listed below (or we will throw your entry in the trash).

The Rules.
1. Theme song must be submitted in playable form (cd, mp3, etc.) Sheet music and notation will not be considered. Cassette and 8 Track tapes will not be accepted. Theme song may be emailed via the link or sent to the street address on our website.
2. Theme song must be loopable so it can be played continuously while viewing the blog.
3. Theme song may not contain any obscene or lewd content.
4. Theme song must be original, composed and performed by contest applicant.
5. Theme song should be from 40 to 80 seconds in duration.
6. Only one theme song entry will be considered per applicant.

Contest Rules.
1. Contest submissions will be judged by a jury selected by our board. Theme songs submitted by employees or relatives of nb Worldwide or the jurors will not be considered.
2. There will only be one winner and prize, there is no second or third prize.
3. Winner will be announced on March 1, 2009 on this blog.
4. Application deadline is Feb. 15, 2009.
5. Applicant must supply their legal name, address, nationality. Since this is a contest for a worldwide corporation applicant is encouraged to be a citizen of any nation in the world.
6. Winning applicant must agree in writing to release all rights for us to play the theme song on our blog and web site in exchange for the prize. No additional royalties will be paid. Applicant should be prepared to be grateful for receiving the huge amount of attention that will accrue having their theme song played constantly on the nancyandburt Worldwide blog and web site.
7. If we don't receive anything that our jurors like the theme song will be "The Sound Of Philly" Also known as the Soul Train Theme. Don't say we didn't warn you. (nancy is from Philadelphia.)

More fine print.
1. If Desmond dances to your theme song the chances of winning are greatly enhanced. See notes about Desmond at blog profile. There is a photo of Desmond "ready to dance" on the blog post of Friday August 8, 2008. You can view footage of an African Grey parrot dancing at the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch6lFDWRR0U This is Desmond's general style of dancing.

2. The prize is guaranteed to be of at least one hundred dollar retail value.

Click Here To See New Real Estate Listings At Our Etsy Storefront!

2008-11-25T14:26:00.000-08:00

Your friends will be amazed and almost jealous as they drive up your long driveway through the enchanted wooded lot. They will instantly comprehend that you are an individual with daring and sophisticated taste. This domicile is built on a slab, there's no basement but plenty of storage in the attic. House comes fully wired and ready to hang. nb Worldwide international symbol of authenticity is on the back.
House is 3 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide by 1/4 inch deep.
Lot size is as big as your imagination.

nb Worldwide invites you to visit our Etsy storefront to view our hot new real estate listings.

2008-11-21T20:08:00.000-08:00

nancy and burt Worldwide Test Markets The New Great Wall Of Pottery.

2008-11-21T20:03:00.001-08:00

Will the public accept the new modernist version of the Great Wall of Pottery? Stay tuned for up to the minute feedback about our new display.

Artisan Winterfair Opening Is Huge Success!

2008-11-21T19:58:00.001-08:00

The public came from the far reaches of Oak Park, River Forest, Elmhurst, and the Chicagoland area to kick off the first annual Artisan Winterfair in the lovely new addition to St. Christopher's Church.

Exclusive Photo Of Pottery Hiding Under Unfired Glaze.

2008-11-20T18:46:00.001-08:00

We invite you to visit the Artisan Winterfair to see the new colors and patterns revealed by Tuesday nights firing.

First Annual Artisan Winterfair Starts Tomorrow.

2008-11-20T18:41:00.000-08:00

nancyandburt Worldwide is pleased to announce our participation in the Artisan Winterfair which opens tomorrow evening (Nov. 21) with a reception from 5 - 9 pm. The Winterfair will take place at St. Christopher's Church at 545 S. East Ave. in Oak Park. Please come to visit The Great Wall of Pottery.

nancyandburt Worldwide Begins Recovery Program.

2008-11-13T18:20:00.001-08:00

Despite ongoing counseling and a sincere wish to change my behavior I continue to have painful withdrawal symptoms from the 24 hour news cycle of the presidential election. Over the course of the last two months I've found myself staring at Politico, Daily Kos, The Huffington Post, Cnn.com, and various political websites at all times of the day and night. How did I get here, what was I supposed to be working on today, is it Monday or Tuesday, October or November, how did I end up on the RNC web page? I would sit down at the computer to make a blog entry and two hours later find myself reading about the first dude's new clothing.

My first step is to admit that I was powerless over the 24 hour election news cycle. My second step is to realize that a power larger than myself has restored our nation to sanity. My third step is to turn my life over to the new administration and get back to the blog.

High Heels Terrorize Union Pier Garden.

2008-09-14T18:34:00.001-07:00

The Union Pier Police Department dispatched their most experienced bomb sniffing dog to examine the oversize shoes discovered this morning at the front yard of the Hoffhines Studio. Rocky the Chihuahua's alarm turned to disinterest and it was quickly determined that the gargantuan slippers are harmless. The police believe this may be a political prank and are currently questioning members of the local chapter of the GOP.

The Great Wall Debuts In St. Louis.

2008-09-10T19:52:00.001-07:00

After being hosted by the St. Louis Art Fair this weekend nancyandburt Worldwide officially declares their undying love for The Great City Of St. Louis. Thankyou St. Louisians, if every day was like The St. Louis Art Fair we would be the happiest producers of pottery in the world.

Mysterious Appearance of Giant Snail at Hoffhines Studio Garden.

2008-08-26T16:58:00.000-07:00

Local biologists have been flocking to the back yard garden at Linda Hoffhines Studio in Union Pier Michigan since this huge gastropod was discovered this afternoon. It appears that the giant mollusc has been living off of a diet of back yard sculpture and is incorporating the bits and pieces into it's shell and carapace. Dr. M. Schilthuizen, Phd, of Midwestern Michigan University noted that "This is a most remarkable example of a terrestrial gastropod capturing, storing and exhibiting biomass. I've never seen a mollusc secrete such a colorful and highly patterned surface onto it's shell. This specimen will provide scientific researchers with many fascinating questions for years to come".

Desmond Returns From Paris.

2008-08-08T16:26:00.001-07:00

It was a long plane ride, and he is just getting over jet lag. After a fabulous week visiting relatives from all over the world Desmond is happily settled into his back yard perch.

Ceasefire Declared With Mulberry Tree.

2008-08-08T16:13:00.001-07:00

The backyard war with evil tree has been called to a halt. Tree has agreed to stop berry production, nbWorldwide cancelled the demolition order with Davis Tree Service. Hopefully this new found peace in the back yard will last for a while as we prepare for the final shows of the summer.

Big One That Got Away.

2008-07-23T20:07:00.001-07:00

nancy and burt said goodbye to one of our favorite pieces from the pre Ann Arbor firing. The teapot posed for a final portrait before it went out into the world with it's new owner.

New Work Is Unveiled.

2008-07-15T19:36:00.001-07:00

Be among the first to see our new forms and patterns. The show opens tomorrow at 10 AM.

Grand Poo Bah Of Ann Arbor Visits Booth.

2008-07-15T19:21:00.001-07:00

nancy and burt were honored by a visit from Steve Kerr. Steve is one of the many board members who work year round to make the Ann Arbor Street Art Festival one of the leading art fairs in the country. You will often find Steve behind the table at the T shirt booth. We recommend that you buy at least one T shirt to make Steve happy.

Skutt Kilnmaster Works Tonight, New Shapes And Patterns Emerge Tuesday Morning.

2008-07-14T19:15:00.001-07:00

nancyandburt Worldwide Vehicle Number One is scheduled to stop at headquarters early tomorrow morning to unload and pack the final kilnload before our trip to The Ann Arbor Steet Art Festival. The show opens Wednesday morning and continues through Saturday. We look forward to meeting our patrons at booth A101.

Evanston Fountain Square Aftermath. A Recycler's Dream Come True.

2008-07-01T15:50:00.000-07:00

"Easy-Up and Easy Down! Here's the Pile looking north on Sherman -- obviously these didn't come from further up the street (theirs are still standing...) They came from Church St., to the West -- or the left as you face the pile. It got bigger still after this picture was shot."

Quote is from Mary Dye, a potter who participated in the show. Photo is lifted off the internet. Mary, who uses a Light Dome brand canopy and had time to bring it down to half height, sustained minor damage, a few broken pots. The wind, however, was strong enough to damage any brand of canopy if it was in the wrong location.

New Village Art Installation.

2008-06-26T20:09:00.001-07:00

Oak Park Resident Dandara Phillips took this remarkable photograph of 3 deer which were installed this morning for a short period of time in the vicinity of Taylor and Erie street. These amazingly lifelike statues are part of the towns ambitious program to bring art to the public. Village residents can look forward to sighting these deer in various configurations for the rest of the summer. When questioned about the towns sponsorship of the program, village officials assured us that the project is completely funded by a private donor and uses no taxpayer dollars.

Kiln Opening Reveals a Match Made In Heaven, A Happy Ending.

2008-06-26T12:57:00.001-07:00

We now pronounce you a set, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, till death do us part. "I do.", "I do.".

This set and other new work will be available at the Highland Park Fine Craft Exhibition this weekend. June 28 and 29th. The Art Center of Highland Park.

Kiln Opening Reveals a Match Made In Heaven, Part Three.

2008-06-26T12:54:00.000-07:00

Creamer and Sugar Bowl meet tray who provides the ground for a perfect union. "Aloha mis amigos."

Kiln Opening Reveals a Match Made In Heaven, Part Two.

2008-06-26T12:53:00.001-07:00

Creamer. "Hello, very nice to make your acquaintance".

Kiln Opening Reveals a Match Made In Heaven, Part One.

2008-06-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

Sugar bowls meets________ "Hi, pleased to meet you".

nancyandburt Worldwide Advocates Female Mulberry Tree Legislation.

2008-06-23T06:48:00.000-07:00

Whereas the female mulberry tree, herein referred to as Evil Tree, currently poses a serious threat to pottery production at the Satellite Studio, nbWorldwide advocates legislation to devote federal funds towards research and development to eradicate said species from the Earth or at minimum spay or neuter any Evil Tree to render production of fruit and/or berries a thing of the past. The aim of this legislation is to devote national resources to said research in a similar manner as the "Manhattan Project" diverted national resources towards developing nuclear weapons.

Nancy Works In The Studio While Burt Supplements Nutrition.

2008-06-21T17:28:00.000-07:00

With the rising cost of food, gasoline, red earthenware, and ceramic supplies, nancyandburt Worldwide searches for methods to guarantee an uninterrupted supply of pottery while our nation resolves it's current financial difficulties. Studies have proven a steady diet of fish oil and protein keeps a potters mind alert and fingers agile. Documents pertaining to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources non-residential fishing license #264-021-668 are available upon request.

Berry Carnage Begins.

2008-06-15T08:52:00.001-07:00

The storm knocked berries to the ground, a reminder that the evil tree is preparing it's annual assault on the nancyandburt Worldwide satellite studio.

Evil Mulberry Tree Survives Storm Unscathed.

2008-06-15T08:39:00.001-07:00

Is this tree possessed by the devil? Did it germinate to make the backyard a sticky purple carpeted mess for 6 weeks of every summer? Why was this tree spared and another one struck down by the storm? Could anyone use seven million mulberries to effect positive change in the world?

Umbrella Reduced To Rubble.

2008-06-15T08:33:00.001-07:00

Sixty mile per hour winds uprooted our beloved umbrella and sent it flying across the deck. The umbrella was reduced to torn canvas and wood splinters in a matter of seconds.