I wanted to ask for your help in the “movement” I’m trying to get off the ground with a fellow ceramic artist Arthur Halvorsen. Check out his facebook fansite for details. Also check out his new blog.

Operation C.U.P. (Citizens using pottery) is about getting pottery into the hands of people that don’t normally use handmade ceramics. All you need to do to participate is get a handmade cup this holiday season for a best friend.

I can’t really put into words what it’s like to drink from a handmade cup. Its something that has to be experienced by the user. You’re not just giving someone an object, you’re passing that experience on to someone else.

Arthur is going to be posting links continually on his fansite on different places to purchase a handmade cup until the holiday season to give you some ideas. You can also always get one from either me or Arthur as well, but there are a lot of great artists out there to consider, and certainly there is one out there that will be the maker of the perfect gift this holiday season! If you know of or find any great places to get handmade cups and want them to be featured as part of Operation C.U.P., send Arthur a message:



If you’d like to post on your own blog about the operation, we’d also be appreciative. Please be sure to link back to Arthur’s facebook page or blog so people can read more about the operation.