2020--- The
Year of Perfect Vision, a Year in Review
I began the year disappointed that my class was cancelled, wondering where I would go to work. January was the last time I had my hands in clay on the wheel, throwing, trimming and glazing bowls for the Central PA Foodbank’s Annual Soup & a Bowl event. February Covid came and cancelled everything. We hunkered down at home and worked out how to live peacefully together with no breaks away.
When spring came with no hope of a studio in sight yet, we accepted Mother Nature’s invitation to step outside. We installed a brick patio, built a pergola over it, and I refurbished my grandparents’ old wicker set. As spring moved into summer I rediscovered my love of gardening and expanded and improved our beds, creating a park-like surrounding for our patio space. If we couldn’t travel, well, at least we’d have an oasis at home.
Summer also brought about talks of a ceramics co-op, with the hope of leasing space to share. Everybody was feeling the need to get into clay and MAKE. But, as summer faded into autumn, life began to happen and the co-op talks stalled. In September I turned 50, and began to evaluate where my life was headed. I had no place to work, and no space at home to transform. Something had to give somewhere, and Covid certainly wasn’t volunteering.
Then in early November it hit me. That perfect vision clarified and I could see so clearly where my path forward was. A local shop was up for sale, with ample space for everything we had been dreaming of in a studio. After a few phone calls and Zoom meetings, the vision was crystal clear. I filed paperwork to make Wheel of Light Studio LLC a reality and the planning has continued. The rough draft of the business plan is almost complete. My mentor and guide will help me to fine tune it. The property is still available. By the end of January I plan to apply for financing. When approved, I will buy the property. If it sells, I will find another. I plan to have keys in hand by March with the hopes of a Grand Opening in the summertime.
I have struggled with anxieties, with the belief that I wasn’t good enough, with imposter syndrome, and when 11/11 came around I could see very clearly that I am ready NOW. Look out world! Here I come!!
