I gave a presentation to the Tri City Potters in November and have been getting feedback from some of the potters that were there that night. Every lecture I give is different as I taylor them to the group….this group was all potters and they kept me on my toes with lots of great questions all night. This comment is from one of the potters that was there, thought I’d share it with you.
” I really enjoyed your presentation at Tri Cities Pottery Guild. I was the one on your right asking questions about form. Your forms are superlative and something I aspire to. You said a fraction of an inch off at any spot will make the difference between just a vase and a vase full of life. You said the best way to improve is to study your own work. A thousand watt light bulb went off in my head. It was the precise answer I had been looking for. I used to toss the ones I didn’t like; they made me uncomfortable. Now I set them out to be contemplated so I can perceive what to do differently. Thanks Mary! Love ya!!! ”
Thanks for the feedback, Wendey, I’m glad that my talk was helpful to you. I remember when I first started keeping the pots I wasn’t so happy with, it was a turning point for me too…that what makes us uncomfortable…sometimes that’s exactly where we need to focus and learn.
Till next time, Fox that Pots….