Day 11
Yesterday, I wrote about going to a pottery workshop as something outside my comfort zone, and that’s this week’s No-Comfort-Zone “self-assignment”. AND I thought that might be something neat to write about for my 11th stone. The piece is not fired yet, the instructor will do that, but she did let me make a second one (a funky-looking cat with a ball on plate) and I took home more clay to attempt a third piece. I have never been much good at working with my hands (other than cooking, which is not the same!) so I am very pleased that this was a lot of fun. Here is my stone:
Claywork
finicky fingers hate
to be sticky.
cautious, they hesitate
to work the clay.
but the brick is cool
and moist, waiting
to be poked and prodded,
pounded and flattened.
hands, suddenly eager, begin
to mold pieces into a plate
to hold penguins as they cuddle
and cluster in one corner
do they fear the kiln’s fire
or are they just a little
too far from home?
Carol A. Stephen
January 11, 2012
Good for you for trying something different! can we see the results when fired?
Of course! I will put up pics when the pieces are done.
Thanks!
Carol
What a poetic description of getting your hands in the clay! I am excited to see the finished product as well!
Thanks! I will post a picture on my blog when the pieces are finished. Even if they turn out funky rather than fabulous! C
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oh this is lovely. Pottery is something I’ve always wanted to try my hand out. I’m so inspired by the No Comfort Zone challenge. thank you for sharing this experience with us.
walk in beauty.
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