'What I am learning with each creative thing I attempt is another way of perceiving the world.'
I think this is the reason for the term 'creative practice', as we learn through our endeavours how to be better humans (first and foremost to ourselves, and then to those around us.)
New people can be rewarding, but initially they are unnerving - I can relate to that.
I hope you are able to find a creative practice that offers the reward you seek, whilst providing more joy than discomfort.
I loved throwing and it took about a year of weekly sessions to become competent. That was using a kick wheel and a very good teacher. I realised though like you I’m not quite the right person for ceramics. I still use my coffee mug though some 30 years on.
I went back to the studio to glaze my pots this week and they survived the first firing. That was quite exciting. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. I think it's wonderful that you made something that you still use. That's a great accolade. x
We went back this week to glaze the pots that survived the kiln. Amazingly, considering my slapdash building methods, everything I made survived. Now we wait another three weeks until we can collect the finished article. It's a long game!
'What I am learning with each creative thing I attempt is another way of perceiving the world.'
I think this is the reason for the term 'creative practice', as we learn through our endeavours how to be better humans (first and foremost to ourselves, and then to those around us.)
New people can be rewarding, but initially they are unnerving - I can relate to that.
I hope you are able to find a creative practice that offers the reward you seek, whilst providing more joy than discomfort.
Have a great holiday,
Casey
Thank you. I think I am finding my 'thing', at least groping my way towards it. xx
I loved throwing and it took about a year of weekly sessions to become competent. That was using a kick wheel and a very good teacher. I realised though like you I’m not quite the right person for ceramics. I still use my coffee mug though some 30 years on.
I went back to the studio to glaze my pots this week and they survived the first firing. That was quite exciting. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. I think it's wonderful that you made something that you still use. That's a great accolade. x
So interesting! I love ceramics, but I'm glad you have warned me off pottery classes, because I am certainly not patient enough!
We went back this week to glaze the pots that survived the kiln. Amazingly, considering my slapdash building methods, everything I made survived. Now we wait another three weeks until we can collect the finished article. It's a long game!