I had good intentions to be in the studio tonight and then decided this afternoon to go to volunteer at Operation Christmas Child with a friend, packing shoeboxes to be delivered to children all over the world who have nothing. I have met children like the ones who've received these boxes; it's the least I could do. I have so much. Plus, I was feeling selfish. Had a good time; yet, I now have a confession:
I think I'm partially addicted to pottery. When I have free time if I'm not running, I just want to be in the studio. At least, I wrote it down. There are way worse things. It's so true.
I realized this in part, when I read a sign on the studio door tonight as I dropped by briefly tonight. It said, 'studio closed Thursday until Saturday at 4 pm.' And my heart sank, because what am I going to do now on Friday my day off? What about Saturday morning?
At least I have a job where I can switch the days that I work; now I'll head to the studio tomorrow during the day and work on Friday. That will help the time to pass, hopefully.
Also decided today.... now added to my 'bucket list' (I hope you've seen the movie) is:
+ Create my own pottery studio... and sell my pottery! :)
Thankfully, tomorrow is another day and the kiln will be unloaded! Enough rambling for now.
3 comments:
Hey, I know what you mean, I start getting irritable if I don't work with clay - I have the bug too. It's a good bug to have though, I think.
One of the best bugs to have I think. Amy, here's my suggestion for what it's worth. Take some of your clay home and just play with it. Make some stamps. Try making a pinch pot. Do this with the clay you normally throw on the wheel. Clay beyond the wheel has very different stories to tell. Whatever the results, you'll learn more about the clay body you enjoy working with. That's got to be good?
Your pieces from the gas kiln were wonderful. Congrats.
Linda- great to hear from you.
Becky- I brought some earthen red and stamps home in slabs.... with the hope of making soap dishes. Ended up joining John and Greg in glazing last night....till late. what fun!
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