Welcome to Surrender Pots ! My name is Karen Keyes and I am the owner of, Karen M. Keyes Photography. (http://www.keyesphotography.weebly.com) (www.Blurb.com to view, Discovering Beauty) I live in Hickory, NC with my husband, David, of 35 years. We have grown twins who are spreading their wings after attending College. Along with pursuing Photography after the twins graduated for our home school, I became interested in the metaphorical parallels to how God loves me through the taking of pictures, as well as, pottery. In the process I realized that I could not make a pot unless I was willing to surrender to the process.... it is the same with my life as a Christian. Where there is healing that needs to take place, it amazes me how God chose to use my interests to teach and reveal Himself to me. When the pottery pieces began to pile up, I began to bring the pieces with me to Art shows.... through a series of events, inquiries began to come for Surrender Pots and Photography gifts to be offered through Home Shows!! I just LOVE this venue so that I can meet folks on a more personal level and share in what they choose to share with me. We all have so much to teach each other. I have had the privilege to speak at Women's Events and at Churches, sharing images and pottery and how each has brought healing in my life.
This new site is just a sampling of what is offered. As I develop the gallery in the next few weeks, please return to see what exciting new pieces will be offered for sale!
SURRENDER POTS began as a personal journey to knowing more about our Master Potter. The process of creating a vessel made of clay parallels the Christians journey. Each phase of the process has to be done a certain way or the pot will not survive the final firing. Each potter has their own style and has many choices to make when deciding to design a pot. Sometimes I choose to leave the perceived flaw because it is a loving reminder that BEAUTY from within will be revealed during the final firing. While learning the process, (the learning is constant) I have chosen to write a Bible Study along with a friend, Denise Lehman, so others may realize the full impact of what meaning a piece of pottery can have.... A pot is not only for utilitarian purposes, it is a reminder of how God loves us !! (Bible Study: The Master's Pieces, is available for purchase. $24.00).
What is a "Surrender Pot"?
With God as our Potter and we as the clay, we must surrender to how the Master Potter wishes to mold us... for HIS Honor and Glory... We live in our everyday and have a choice to surrender or not... True beauty can be seen through surrendering... Our Master Potter knows our struggle... He can still be glorified in our weaknesses.
Typical pieces offered at Art shows and Home shows: Bird houses, mugs of all sizes, small to medium bowls, vases, small to medium serving plates, miniatures, sugar and creamers, accent pieces of differing styles.
Also at the Home shows, there are Photography gifts available, as well. Prints of several sizes, canvas prints, Themed Card Packs, Themed InSpire packs (images with verses for display on shelves, desks, window ledges), bookmarks. Samples of images that are made to order... or we can design what you are looking for!
All pottery is small to medium in size. Major Credit Cards are accepted along with PayPal. Postage fees are between 5 and 10 dollars.
This new site is just a sampling of what is offered. As I develop the gallery in the next few weeks, please return to see what exciting new pieces will be offered for sale!
SURRENDER POTS began as a personal journey to knowing more about our Master Potter. The process of creating a vessel made of clay parallels the Christians journey. Each phase of the process has to be done a certain way or the pot will not survive the final firing. Each potter has their own style and has many choices to make when deciding to design a pot. Sometimes I choose to leave the perceived flaw because it is a loving reminder that BEAUTY from within will be revealed during the final firing. While learning the process, (the learning is constant) I have chosen to write a Bible Study along with a friend, Denise Lehman, so others may realize the full impact of what meaning a piece of pottery can have.... A pot is not only for utilitarian purposes, it is a reminder of how God loves us !! (Bible Study: The Master's Pieces, is available for purchase. $24.00).
What is a "Surrender Pot"?
With God as our Potter and we as the clay, we must surrender to how the Master Potter wishes to mold us... for HIS Honor and Glory... We live in our everyday and have a choice to surrender or not... True beauty can be seen through surrendering... Our Master Potter knows our struggle... He can still be glorified in our weaknesses.
Typical pieces offered at Art shows and Home shows: Bird houses, mugs of all sizes, small to medium bowls, vases, small to medium serving plates, miniatures, sugar and creamers, accent pieces of differing styles.
Also at the Home shows, there are Photography gifts available, as well. Prints of several sizes, canvas prints, Themed Card Packs, Themed InSpire packs (images with verses for display on shelves, desks, window ledges), bookmarks. Samples of images that are made to order... or we can design what you are looking for!
All pottery is small to medium in size. Major Credit Cards are accepted along with PayPal. Postage fees are between 5 and 10 dollars.
EXCITING NEWS! AT SURRENDER POTS we now have a new studio!! Please, come by and visit!
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Surrender Pots. If you'd like to discuss setting up an appointment for KMK Photography, please visit, www.keyesphotography.weebly.com and send me a message with your requests.
Surrender Pots. If you'd like to discuss setting up an appointment for KMK Photography, please visit, www.keyesphotography.weebly.com and send me a message with your requests.