For the month of
April I decided to channel my inner artist. I have not taken a pottery class
since middle school, so it was definitely a learning process.
My friend and I
bought a groupon for a studio in Ellicott City, MD for a BYOB clay making class.
We both tackled the potters wheel, and made different bowls for our projects.
The instructor was very friendly, super helpful, and she made it a fun learning
environment. My friend had taken ceramics in high school so I think she picked
it up much quicker then I did. The instructor first did a demonstration on the
wheel with clay, and then we took our places. Halfway through the class I
realized that I was trying to do everything with my left hand, and that was
probably why I destroyed the two pieces of clay (I am right handed). You need to
be graceful with your hands and gently mold the clay. I was decapitating the tops
of the bowls as it spun because I was pressing too hard on the sides. Luckily
the first bowl I made the instructor talked me through and it turned out great! I
can't wait to go back to the studio to glaze our items, and take them home for
use.
This has definitely
inspired me to take another art class later on down the road. I crochet and
scrapbook, but this is a different level of creativity that challenges you.
