 The
art and craft of turning clay into pots is one that is challenging, addictive,
creative, rewarding and, at times...... frustrating. Working with clay
has been an exciting journey for me. Learning about design, glazes and
glaze chemistry, how heat works and ultimately how all of these varibles
contribute and interact to leave their mark on a piece of work is a humbling
experience. I remain in awe of the process ......clay, glaze and fire combining
to produce some exciting and often unexpected results. The reward,for me,
is when I open the kiln. Even after 20 years....it's still like Christmas
morning every time. |
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Creating
objects out of clay is an ancient craft. The wonder of seeing a lump of
clay transformed into a vessel will always amaze me. The process of pottery
making looks deceptively simple , especially when you are watching a skilled
potter work at the wheel. I have been fascinated with this process since
I first began to play in the *mud* over 20 years ago.