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apple trees had a blossom on them the other day.
That was unexpected for an autumn day. Brianna and
I clipped the branch and made a flower arrangement
in one of Marvin's ikebana bowls. We were pleased
to have an apple blossom on a branch in a flower
tray. It was very Zen. |
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have had such fun with the associate potters this
past summer. We are learning new things all the
time from each other. Of course, Marvin remains
the master potter who generously shares the knowledge
he has gained with 35 years of production pottery
experience. |
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most frequently heard tips are around centering
the clay. Things like this; |
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don't have to muscle it, use your body and lean
into it.
Straighten your wrist and don't hyperextend.
Use more water.
Set the speed a little faster.
Slow the speed after you open. |
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December 8 and 9 we will be showing the work of
some of the students. I am so excited. We will be
setting it up and will present the work with all
the flourishes of an art gallery. Marvin will also
have some of the platters he made for his gallery
show in Iowa. I expect to have fun this year with
the Clay Guild Studio Tour. |
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are also preparing for some home school classes.
We have one student who comes to the studio for
a private lesson and we have another larger class
scheduled for next year. |
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of the things I like best is teaching children.
You don't have to teach them to be creative; you
just have to teach them how to work with clay. We
teach things like how to join the clay or how to
determine the look of the finished product when
you are creating the work. Sometimes the hardest
part of the project is to decide what to glaze it.
But that is another story. |
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Laura |
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