POTTERY BASICS 101

Entering a new environment, learning new skills and ticking a box off the 'haven't tried it yet' list is good for the brain, confidence and my gosh it feels good!!!

So I'm trying this new commitment to myself where every week I'm trying something new...something that challenges and gets me out of my comfort zone a little. 

This goes along the lines of...
Travel, visiting a new restaurant, checking out an exhibition/show, making plans to hang out with new people etc...sounds so simple but so often I get caught in the same routine!

So this week it happened...POTTERY... It's been something I've wanted to do for some time now and I'd already cancelled my booking once!

The Pottery Shed, in Surry Hills. Founder Joe Darling is a legend. The space is open and has an inviting feeling, you can breath, feel comfortable and relaxed. 

The investment was $45 for a 2 hour class of 8 people....pretty good I say! 

Ok so patience is key....the teachers are so nice and there is 2 of them helping out (both which are super cute might I add) and they make building this vessel seem as if it's the simplest thing in the world. 

My excitement as soon as I sat in front of this wheel was high and my visions of instantly becoming a Master Ceramicist over night was REAL (in my mind...however this was NOT the case... 6 fails and start overs later and some clay pots/ cups started to take form).

I did make some rookie mistakes, here are my suggestions...Tie up your hair. It will make focusing on what you're doing better.

Wear old clothes, AVOID Wearing fur/ Faux Fur, your favourite sneakers or rings...There is a good chance they will get covered in clay.

They're always super busy so I suggest when booking your first class book the other 2 classes to follow (first is throwing, second is trimming and third is glazing). Aim for a week apart in each, if that's possible with your schedule. 

As you enter the space there's a bunch of gorgeous ceramics they are selling for $5 each, which students have not collected. I suggest bringing along an extra $20 as there's some real treasures! 

If you head along good luck and enjoy!!! I know I certainly had a blast! 

Lily xo