My First Attempt at Pottery

[MissingWillow]

My husband recently decided he hates all of his hobbies so wanted to try something fun and different and picked pottery.  How cool is that?  We found an art studio about a 90 minute drive from here and have been going every week.  I'm pretty happy that I'm able to produce pots but they are all pretty small (my largest is about 5 inches across).  Baby steps, right?  We're both really enjoying it and he's been making some noise about having our own studio some day.  Is there anyone out there with a home studio I could PM for some advice if/when the time comes?  Here are a few examples of my first pots.

[kittykill]

First attempt? Really? Those are beautiful.

[alteredmommy]

those are fabulous first throwings!  Love the star bowl and the glaze on the swirly bowl....I can't wait to see what else you make

[alwaysinmyroom]

At least they are round

Seriously, the colors and shapes are really lovely...and how nice to share a hobby with hubs!

[Aislynn]

Ooh, pretty!  So pretty!  I'd never guess those were your first tries.  They look so perfect, and the glazing is gorgeous.

[MissingWillow]

Thanks so much you guys!  The instructor asked who in the class has zero patience and my hand shot straight up so I'm very happy they are round.

[bookwyrmhole]

These are beautiful! Much better than my first attempts...

I so wish I had a home studio, miss pottery so much!

[petulitygr]

I set up a home studio (for studio read utility with lots of shelves and a kiln!) last year. My friends and I are also fairly new to this but if I can be of any help just ask.

My kiln was second hand but works well although it has two temperature control dials that do not equate to the temperature I need so I bought a thermocouple which works well.

The making and biquing of the pots is going well but I am having some issues with some of the glazes bubbling, these are ready made bought in glazes so my guess is that it is more to do with my temperatures than the glaze themselves.

Your pots are brill and I love the colours. Good luck...be careful though as this becomes very addictive xx
 

[MissingWillow]

Thanks so much for the offer, petulitygr (and I'm guessing welcome to Craftster is in order since you haven't had many posts!)  I'm sure I'll be contacting you sooner than later.   

[rackycoo]

I LOVE the star bowl. It's awesome.

[sheepBlue]

The bowls look lovely! I love the glazes you chose.

[cackle]

MW, those are beautiful! I love the star bowl. I like all of them. Post some pics of hubbies...want to see!

[RaeRaggs]

Those are very even and smooth for first tries.  I love the beautiful colors.  Great job!

[LimeRiot]

They are all fantastic, MW!! What a great new hobby for you and your hubby to do together. I can't pick a favorite but I do love the cobalt blue glaze. I'm so excited to see what you make next .

[HSG]

What great creations, and the glaze colors are wonderful.

[littlewrenpottery]

Nice work, my favourite has to be the top left one with the swirl in the bottom - its nice to see where your hands have worked the clay!

[celticchrys]

The star bowl is excellent!

[thisbirdsabsurd]

Oh hooray!!  I've been waiting to see your creations!  So great - I would be so thrilled if Santa would put a kiln in my garage!    Keep up the wonderful work!  (Both of you!)

[MissingWillow]

Aw thanks so much you guys!   

[Onyxnox]

I love the star bowl too and the colours of the glazes.  Can't believe that you're a novice - those look so perfect!

[PenguinSoup]

So pretty! I'd totally use one as a yarn bowl... mm yarn bowls.

[ColetteK]

These are great for a first attempt. I think you are naturally talented for pottery  .