I’ve been working hard at the pottery studio this session.  I made lots of planters for this summer to hang and put on the deck.  It’s nice to be at the point where I can say, “Ok, I will now sit down and make a blank.”  Before, I would sit and try to center a hunk of clay forever and then try to see where that lead me.  I love the feeling of making progress.  Here is my latest….a small pitcher for soy sauce and bowl.  It charming and I can’t wait to use it.

Here is some of my new work. Two bowls. The bigger one is great for serving and the small one…well….

I made that one for my little cookie monsta. He knows I made it and everytime he eats out of it, he puts his little hands around the bowl and says, “Mama”. With his husky voice it sounds so darn sweet.

Have a great weekend!

Spent the entire day at the pottery studio yesterday.  It was the last day to throw stuff.  The session is wrapping up and now we only have two weeks to finish up anything that needs to be trimmed or glazed.  I managed to throw a pitcher and a mug.  The pitcher is my biggest piece yet.  I need to think of a cool glaze combo that will do it justice.  Pictures of the finished product will definitely be posted. 

This is a picture of my friend Marion trimming a beautiful bowl she made.

Started my pottery class on Tuesday.  It was great to get back into it.  I felt as though I lost a lot of technique so it was back to the basics.  I found my hands were too stiff and so was my posture.  I managed to make a couple of pieces but I certainly wasn’t happy with them. 

This was a little, round bowl I made last semester.  I loved how the glaze came out.  It is one of three.  They are going into our new bathroom.

Chip and dip

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My Mom put in a request for a chip n’ dip bowl. It was the second time I made one. It is technically better than my first but isn’t as large. I love the way the glaze came out though. Mom loved it and I know it will be put to good use because she knows just how to fill it!

Click on the picture to see it larger in flickr.

This bowl was almost lost.  It was about to collapse due to too much water.  I let it set and then salvaged it.  Now, I LOVE it!

I’ve been taking pottery classes for almost a year now and I’m completely addicted.  This was one of my first mugs.  Sure it has some defects but you know what?  I love it!  I look forward to Craigfast (Craig makes the worlds BEST breakfast every weekend if you didn’t already know - drool) all week long so I can sip the best coffee from this here mug.