r@ ie J oy The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 3, 1999 = 3 Dr. Seuss, coming and going Joining in the fun at Dallas Elementary, Alex Wilhelm, a second grader showed two views of a "Cat Hat." At right, Alexe Rice checked out some reading material POST PHOTOS/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Throwing off ‘By KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Post Staff DALLAS - Skip Sensbach is a happy man. And some might say a daring one. While his wife, Kirsten, was pregnant with their first child, Sensbach quit his job as community project coordina- tor in College Misericordia’s col- lege relations office this July to teach rock climbing and sell his pottery. _. After working at Misericordia for more than three years he de- cided he needed a change. Plus, he and his wife knew they did not want to put their new son, Ethan, into day care if possible. The decision to quit the “secure” job for unchartered waters was an easy one. ~ “Misericordia was fine. I ‘was getting burnt out on graphic de- sign and was getting bored star- ing at a computer. Iwas ready for a move,” said, Sensbach, 31. “I need variety. I just do things when I want to do them. I'd rather fail on-my own than sit around and wait- for someone to make deci- sions for me,” said Sensbach. “I'm very fortunate to have a supportive wife. She's always been supportive of my wacky ideas,” he said as he bounced Ethan on one knee in the family’s living room. THEN Sr 2 Th ER 8 Easy Steps o Sketch your design e Choose your colors! (over 50 available) F to Your Pottery Masterpiece o Choose from variety of pieces (frames, banks, mugs, trivets...) (sponging, antiqueing, watercoloring...) * Now your Ready, go ahead and Paint, and we'll Fire! Kirsten Sensbach is a physical therapist at John Heinz Institute in Wilkes-Barre. She stays with the baby when Sensbach teaches rock climbing in and around New Jersey one to three days a week. He grew up in New Jersey and met his wife while both were attending Kean University there. The Sensbachs moved to the Back Mountain five years ago. In addition to teaching intrepid folks how to hoist themselves up and around cliff formations, Sensbach recently opened Green Dog Pottery at the Bay Window Shops in Shavertown. A special open house reception will be held Thursday, March 4 from 4-8 p.m. at The Bay Window Shops to cel- ebrate the opening. All are wel- come to stop in for refreshments and to meet the artist. He has been throwing pottery for three years after learning the craft from the late Cindy Parrs of WYOMING VALLEY’S ONLY CONTEMPORARY CERAMIC STUDIO UNITED PENN PLAZA KINGSTON Orange: Sensbach jok- ingly describes his interest in pottery as an obsession. Af- ter his wife bought him a pottery wheel the obsession progressed. He joined a co-op with Parrs’ and sold some of his pieces in Benton and in Connecticut galleries. “It’s really re- laxing. 1 doitin the evenings at my own pace. It’s an outlet for creativity and brings in some extra income,” explained Sensbach. The studio is set onione side of the a large basement room di- vided by stairs. His work space is very clean and organized, with pieces in various phases of completion lining shelves. Large bowls with ivy leaves around the rim catch the eye, while unas- suming teapots stand with simple sophistication. right. Sensbach said he tries to stick You Deserve The Best Wyoming Valley Mall Dallas Shopping Center Always fresh Always clean It is not how much you eat, It is what you eat that matters. Always fresh Always clean Better ingredients, better food. Eating right and living well Distinction This Week's Specials « Fresh Asparagus With Jumbo Shrimp or Chicken Breast Steamed Assorted Fresh Vegetables : POST PHOTOS/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Skip Sensbach worked on his pottery wheel, above, and showed off some of his creations, with creating what he likes. “The minute I try to make what I think other people will want I get into trouble,” he said. Like all the heart- shaped Valentine's Day thinking they would sell. Not one left the shelf. “Now I throw whatever I like and what gives me joy when making it.” COOK'S PHARMACY, ® Computerized Prescription Service ® Russell Stover Candies ® Greeting Cards e PA Lottery Tickets ® Newspapers ®* Magazines 159 N. MemorialHwy., Shavertown, PA (675-1191) items he made for A detached garage houses Sensbach’s kiln, which bakes the pieces at high temperatures. The garage walls are lined with fin- ished pieces, many of which are are to be sold. There are durable looking cobalt blue mixing bowls, more decorative bowls and plat- ters with ivy leaves along the edges, cups and even a piggy bank. Sensbach enjoys the co-op at The Bay Window Shops, which includes other artists, crafts people and a frame shop. He looks forward to the new chal- lenges of parenthood, rock climb- ing and creating art. “How lucky can | be? How many people are able to do what they absolutely love?” he asked rhetorically. + Introduction to Computers + Windows + Word + Excel + Access PENNSTATE + Project Management + Programming: + Powerpoint CONTINUING EDUCATION 675-9102 (00) [ATEN QV [0] 6) [0]: ) PENN STATE WILKES-BARRE +. 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