Introduction to wheel throwing at SSW

Another fantastic weekend at the Scottish Sculpture Workshop in Lumsden. This time to try and master the potters wheel.

On a previous attempt at wheel throwing (untutored I might add) I ended up brown top to toe covered in clay that could have easily been employed in the making of several pots! The result of my ambitious endeavours was one tiny not very well formed vessel and a scab on the side of my hand. The clay I had mistakenly used was full of grit that tore into the flesh. 

Thankfully the fruits of my labours where bountiful under the guidance of ceramicist Amy Benzie. I am not going to lie, it wasn't easy. Saturday brought forth no vessels of worth. But on Sunday morning something clicked and I pulled my first bowl, followed by a second, third and forth. Each one becoming easier to form and taller in stature. You will be able to tell which is the first and last in the photograph.