The answer: Self-Critique!
In pottery, it is helpful to look at your finished work with a critical eye to help improve your skills and plan how to approach the next pot you make. It can be done in or out of class, with an instructor, in a pottery group, or simply by yourself! Here are 5 important categories that you may want to consider when looking at your finished piece: Form and Shape
Remember that thinking about this is an opportunity for growth and learning, so it's important to approach it with a positive and constructive mindset! Adapted from this article by Ken Gray at Blue Dog Ceramics: A Potter’s Blog (2023) We are so excited to be offering our first year of Summer Classes. We have hand selected some amazing artists to join us in the studio to teach us some new skills to add to our tool box! We will have over 70 hours of classes, tailored to our ever-curious clay community. All classes are located at the Clay Studio Collective in Athens, Ontario. We've scheduled for 3 week-long classes, running each day from 1:00-5:00pm, along with 1 weekly night class from 6:00-9:00pm.
There's something for everyone! We can’t wait to see you there! We're so thrilled with how much space we have! The CSC board and I have been working hard to offer lots of features at the new space, including a new water and clay recycling center that I'm super excited about. (More on that in another post!)
We're currently fundraising for more Giffin Grips and Banding Wheels. Check out our current facilities, they're always growing: -10 Electric Wheels (5 standing, 5 sitting) -1 Slab Roller with a designated Handbuilding room for 8-10 people -3 Electric Kilns -3 Studio sinks -Clay-recycling system (and future water recycling system!) -Wedging tables, scales and wareboards -Drying shelves -Storage cubbies -Clay storage and purchasing system -Glaze room and equipment (with glazing instruments and brushes) -Studio glazes (I think we're up to 8 tried & true recipes, but always adding more!) -Library with 100+ books -Secure key-pad entry for Members You'll have to come check out the studio for a tour one day! It's been a labour of love and made possible by serious girl power. |
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