Getting Muddy

My wheel was getting dusty, so I decided to spend a few days covered in spattered clay. I'm making cups, bowls, and perhaps a few vases. I love the slimy feel of the clay as it whirls.

Last week I had a glaze making party with friends. We measured powders, and tried not to inhale too much cancer.

Working with clay is fun. I highly recommend pottery. I learned how to throw at the Orlando Pottery Studio, which is subsidized by the city of Orlando. This is exactly the kind of program I want to support. The studio is open to the public. Anyone can become a potter in a matter of weeks, with very little financial investment.

Is there a public studio in your city? What other arts programs exist in your neighborhood?

Get involved. Learn something new. Challenge yourself.