I have frequently thought that one day I would become a potter. I remember working with clay back in high school and loving it. That was 25 years ago. It’s funny how long some things take.
This Christmas I received a potters wheel and kiln from Zuimei. I am literally going from zero to 100 in terms of supplies. Most people never get their own studios, they go to workshops and classes to satisfy their creative desire. I will make dishes for his restaurants. It would be a nice way to pay him back and put the ceramics to good use.
He worked with our friends David and Sayumi to make it happen, and it was a total surprise for me. David is going to join me on this pottery journey.
I am so excited. I found this excellent blog full of great information. He seems to be a real scientist about ceramics which I am hoping to adopt. I would like to bring my extensive knowledge of paint and pigments into the process.
If this video doesn’t get you excited for pottery nothing will.