p 1 weekendebmargff 22 1 997 bj v v- r vx soi j i vs v 1 v v ft iy jvu x-v- v a v x sharon douglas of village pottery is shown hard at work in her local studio t above throwing the clay helps to remove air pockets pottery is a detailoriented activity at right as she prepares the pot for glazing at bottom on the wheel she moistens the clay with water framed by finished pieces photos by steve somerville i