I have always been fascinated with handmade pottery pieces. Beautiful pieces of clay, shaped from your own imagination. So 3 yrs ago, when my friend Blanca suggested to join a pottery studio, I was ready to have lots of fun! We were a bunch of ardent students learning how to throw clay on the wheel, willing our hands to shape the clay, learning about wedging, bisqueing, firing, glazing and Raku. Over time the loop trimmers, paddles, and throwing bats became our friends. More importantly, I could beat and pound the piece of clay and let go my stress! 25 pounds of clay would be consumed each week. Result - I had 85 pieces of pottery lying around at one time and every family member and friend received a " unique pottery gift" from me for 1 year...*wink*
Sharing some pieces that I have not parted with yet,... There are more all round my home,....bowls used as plant holders, plates kept under pots and protecting my wooden floor, bowls to make Dahi [my aunt swears her dahi is the best!!], small containers - to store pieces of jewelry on the nightstand or as a soapdish, etc.
Sorry for the longish post...hope you liked it.... 