Week 7 update

     I uploaded some pictures of some of my work so far, hopefully they are accessable. I have about 25-30 pieces already and plan to do a series of smaller bowls soon. I like to glaze my pieces in pairs, or even sets with the same theme. With this first firing I was happy with the outcome of all the glazes except my woodman clark celedon. It ran a bit off of my flower pots and stuck to a shelf or 2. The hotter firing burned out my deepwater blue but it may have also been a little thin but some of the other colors were amazing. I have talked with Jane about maybe doing some lowfire glazes, I am also interested in how those would turn out.

     I also want to try throwing a big jar around the size that Mike makes his drums by hand. I would love to have something that size with a lid. It would challange myself, and I am willing to try.

     I don't feel like I have learned any new techniques this quarter yet, I have used the same tools up to this point but I have an idea that when I try to throw that big jar things will change. One thing I have noticed is that a good sponge is a key tool you need. Les also gave me an idea to make smaller holed using drill bits instead of perferating tools.

Art 299 Fall Quarter

This quarter I plan on continuing with bowls and flower pots for the first few weeks just to get back into it. I also plan on donating quite a bit to the clay sale for the studio. I have pictures to add later on progress from the summer break.