A few days ago was class. Ron did several demos, and the above picture is about how to make a plate. I had seen him demo a plate before, but as it is with learning, it is gradual and the learning builds on prior learning. This was the case for sure that evening. Ron always has something new to teach us.
As usual, Ron always makes it look so easy.
I really like the line or ridge that he puts on the plates. One of the hardest parts for me is making sure I start off with enough clay; clay that will be trimmed off in time.
Susan was putting 'feet' on two pots. Ballerina feet on one and boots on the other. How clever and creative!
Becky spent part of the evening adding texture and color to her big bird. It's simply gorgeous! Will be fun to see how this when finished!
I spent the evening following Ron's teaching and made a couple of plates. I later changed the exterior rim of these a bit, defining them more.
All of the students are also in the prcoess of cleaning our shelves at Clayworks. Soon, new shelves will be created, so it's spring cleaning in a way. As I've read posts these past months, I've also learned about the art of dumpster diving. Several of my potter friends have learned where and when to find the best boxes, packing bubbles, etc. So, here was a dumpster diving of sorts right at Clayworks. Right after Jen Mecca threw her mug in the clay recycle bucket, I grabbed it.
Now you can see why.
Ron was also giving away some of his demo pots. Here are two casserole pots with lids. They are simply to be used as models as Ron wasn't sure what kind of clay was used in making them. Check out these forms. This was all just a few days ago.
A few days ago was class. Ron did several demos, and the above picture is about how to make a plate. I had seen him demo a plate before, but as it is with learning, it is gradual and the learning builds on prior learning. This was the case for sure that evening. Ron always has something new to teach us. 
As usual, Ron always makes it look so easy. 
I really like the line or ridge that he puts on the plates. One of the hardest parts for me is making sure I start off with enough clay; clay that will be trimmed off in time.
Susan was putting 'feet' on two pots. Ballerina feet on one and boots on the other. How clever and creative! 
Becky spent part of the evening adding texture and color to her big bird. It's simply gorgeous! Will be fun to see how this when finished!
I spent the evening following Ron's teaching and made a couple of plates. I later changed the exterior rim of these a bit, defining them more.
All of the students are also in the prcoess of cleaning our shelves at Clayworks. Soon, new shelves will be created, so it's spring cleaning in a way. As I've read posts these past months, I've also learned about the art of dumpster diving. Several of my potter friends have learned where and when to find the best boxes, packing bubbles, etc. So, here was a dumpster diving of sorts right at Clayworks. Right after Jen Mecca threw her mug in the clay recycle bucket, I grabbed it. 
Now you can see why.
Ron was also giving away some of his demo pots. Here are two casserole pots with lids. They are simply to be used as models as Ron wasn't sure what kind of clay was used in making them. Check out these forms. This was all just a few days ago. 
2 comments:
Its funny, my demo pots are rarely worth keeping, just like Ron and Jen's. There is something about talking and making where you can be a little distracted and show what you have to show but the items are not up to the usual...
Great seeing the demos and photos from your class and nice mug you retrieved, now withe a dimple.
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