Classes Continue

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks, and I owe you an apology for the radio silence! My first six-week pottery class wrapped up, and while I don’t have any new fired pieces to show off just yet, I’m still buzzing with excitement. Our final class was all about glazing, but some of my pieces were still too wet to fire, so I can only share the unfired, glazed versions for now. They’re like little promises of what’s to come, and I can’t wait to see how they turn out once they’re fired.

In the meantime, I’ve been diving into a new creative outlet: 3D printing pottery tools! I’m printing texture rollers and ribs to use in my work, and I’ve got three done so far with a fourth in progress. I’m also planning to print some mold forms for hand-building and shaping. There’s something so satisfying about building up my tool collection this way—it feels like I’m crafting my own pottery arsenal. Who doesn’t love new toys for their favorite hobby?

I’m thrilled to share that I’m doubling down on pottery this next six-week block by taking two classes. The first is a seasonal class where we’ll use both wheel-throwing and hand-building to create holiday-themed pieces—think festive mugs and ornaments. The second is a continuing wheel skills class where we’ll tackle larger amounts of clay, which has me so excited. I’ve been wheel-less for weeks now, stuck in the trimming and glazing phase, and I’m absolutely itching to get my hands back in the mud. The break has only made me hungrier to throw, and I find myself obsessively browsing marketplaces for my own pottery wheel. One day, I’ll have my own setup to practice whenever the mood strikes.

On top of that, I’m curious about experimenting with “wild clay.” There’s a ton of red clay around here, and I’d love to play with refining it for some local, homegrown pottery projects. It feels like a fun way to connect even more deeply with the craft.

My seasonal class kicks off this Wednesday, and I can’t wait to see what I’ll create this week. Stay tuned for some holiday-inspired pieces and (hopefully) some progress on my 3D-printed tools. Until then, keep creating and embracing the messy, joyful process of making something new.