PLUS+plan #2
Experiencing the Ceramic station
Research: DAY 1-2
1) I watched multiple educating YouTube tutorials to prepare myself for the actual making
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMSqwW95K_c&list=PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd&index=22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya-qale5vEY&list=PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd&index=17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U64bLz4EWRI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzqM6PgSIxM
2) Read a few sites on tips and tricks for clay throwing as well as glazing
https://www.soulceramics.com/pages/how-to-use-a-pottery-wheel-for-beginners
https://potterycrafters.com/wedging-clay/
https://potterycrafters.com/how-to-make-pottery/
https://potterycrafters.com/glazing-pottery-27-glazing-tips-for-beginners/
https://potterycrafters.com/how-to-glaze-pottery-9-pottery-glazing-techniques/
3) Went on Pinterest to get inspired, find out what I like and reflect on why I do
4) Generally have a better understanding of the tools, machinery and steps that lead you to a ceramic item
DAY 3:
Today I went to the ceramic station, it was my first time throwing clay. I found it challenging and technical in the beginning . My first bowl was too thin and sadly not able to be saved, I was on the right path but in the end when building the wall I made it too fragile tot the point where a little rip appeared near the bottom. My second attempt (see the images) was way better, I learned from the mistakes I made earlier and doubted myself way less when making it. Overall I am very pleased with my first official beginning of a bowl.
DAY 4:
TODAY I TRIED FREEHANDING SOME CANDLEHOLDERS. I WENT INTO IT WITH AN OPEN AND FREE MIND, NO EXPECTATIONS JUST EXPERIMENTING AND GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CLAY. I MADE SOME AT A FASTER PACE WHILE I TOOK MY TIME WITH OTHERS. WORKING ON THE CANDLEHOLDERS WAS FUN AND IM EXCITED TO FIRE AND GLAZE THEM IN THE FUTURE.
DAY 5:
IN THE MORNING I WENT TO THE FABRIC STATION AND FOLLOWED A LESSON ON HOW THE SEWING MACHINE WORKS. I GOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SETTING UP OF THE MACHINE AS WELL AS ACTUALLY SEWING AND EVEN CREATING A LITTLE POUCH.
IN THE AFTERNOON I WENT BACK TO THE CERAMIC STATION AND PRACTICED MORE ON THE POTTERY WHEEL. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT EVERY TIME I PRACTICE THERE IS AT LEAST ONE OF MY POTENTIAL BOWLS THAT ENDS UP WITH AN UNFIXABLE MISTAKE. I LEARN NEW THINGS WITH EVERY MISTAKE WHICH IS WHY I APPRECIATE IT. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.
DAY 6:
IN THE MORNING I STARTED OFF WITH SOME MORE FREEHAND CANDLEHOLDERS BECAUSE I REALLY ENJOYED MAKING THEM LAST TIME. IN THE AFTERNOON I STARTED ON THE POTTERY WHEEL BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT WASN'T MY DAY. I MADE THREE DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS OF WHICH TWO FAILED. I MADE SOME STUDIP UNFIXABLE MISTAKES, I DEFINITELY WILL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION NEXT ATTEMPT.
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DAY 7:
I WAS PLANNING ON THROWING CLAY AGAIN TODAY BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY WERE TAKEN THE WHOLE DAY SO I AGAIN ENJOYED SOME FREE HANDING AND TRIED MAKING A LITTLE 'PINCHING' BOWL AS WELL AS AN ORGANIC JEWELRY TRAY. TODAY WAS A BIT LESS PRODUCTIVE BUT EITHER WAY I STILL WORKED AND MADE NEW THINGS. MY FIRST THREE CANDLEHOLDERS WERE ALSO PLACED IN THE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME WHICH IS EXCITING.
DAY 8:
TODAY I FINISHED THE BOTTOM OF MY THREE BOWLS I MADE ON THE POTTERY WHEEL. IN THE MORNING I WENT TO THE KUNSTHAL TO SEE THEIR NEW EXPOSITION, I HAD A GREAT TIME.