Patience with Pottery

Last April (yes, April 2010), Tim and I began a series of pottery class from one of the teachers at my high school.  We learned how to work with the clay, how to use the wheel to try to form something beautiful out of the red lump we were given, how to glaze our pieces, and then patiently wait for the pieces to be readied in the kiln.  We learned all of this in only 5 or 6 classes. Needless to say, we didn't get to finish the glazing step with all of our pieces during this time, but Nathan, (my co-worker and ceramics extraordinaire) told us to come up to the art room at any point to finish up.  


Tim and I finished up last weekend, almost a year later...... I didn't take photos during the beginning steps when our hands were all icky with clay, but last weekend when Tim and I finished up, I brought the camera along.

Before

Glazing colors

After first step of glazing

I am most proud of my mug on the left. It fits my hands perfectly!

Mugs: last two are mine, the blue one is Tim's

Definitely Tim's creations: Lizard and Bee vase

Tim's pitcher and vase/vinegar cruet

My two bowls

This is Tim's extraordinary  "hand" mug. You put your hand in it to grip it.