Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Fun with Clay

Every Monday morning I join a group of arty-farty people in the back room of the local  Art Gallery and we talk about ART (and gossip a bit too!), we do ART, we create ART, we make ART.... and most of all, we have fun. I love being part of this group.
One of our number is a potter, and has been bringing clay and his expertise to the group. Last week we had a lesson on how to make a pinch pot. Our creations are drying right now, and will be fired next week. Sadly, I didn't take any "before" pictures, but I'll make sure I take some "after" shots.
This week we covered a slab of black clay with slip, and inscribed a picture on the slip. When these are fired, the slip will show as white with the black clay showing through.
I actually remembered my camera this time.
For some reason I can't turn this photo to "landscape".... but here's my robin, inspired by a Christmas card, and my codfish.
The carvings will stay on these drying racks for a week until the clay is leather hard, and then they can be cleaned up and eventually fired in the kiln.



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13 comments:

  1. Mike@Bit About Britain17 January 2017 at 10:32

    Wonderful! I have absolutely no artistic skill. Love the robin - well, you know what I mean.

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  2. sonia a. mascaro17 January 2017 at 11:27

    Sounds great and very fun to be part of a group of arty-farty people and "talk about ART, create ART, make ART". For sure you are very talented person! Love all art pieces!

    I have no artist skill. My mother was a very creative weaver, but me, I am not an artist person. I love to write and I have been writing short stories...

    Wishing you a nice week ahead, my dear friend!

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  3. Marie Smith17 January 2017 at 11:31

    What an interesting group and wonderful projects. I look forward to seeing the results!

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  4. Lady Fi17 January 2017 at 11:42

    What amazing carvings!

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  5. Lowell17 January 2017 at 14:29

    Looks to be like great fun and you are proving your artistry!

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  6. Elephant's Child17 January 2017 at 16:28

    Oooh. There is some serious talent on display there, and I am really looking forward to seeing the next stage(s).

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  7. Angela17 January 2017 at 21:46

    This is very beautiful! Very artistic! I like the colors and feelings it brings.

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  8. LL Cool Joe18 January 2017 at 01:52

    I love them all. How cool to be part of a creative group like that each week.

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  9. PerthDailyPhoto18 January 2017 at 08:00

    So cool Shammi, belonging to the group and creating these excellent pieces of art.. will we see the finished results?

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  10. Jono18 January 2017 at 16:08

    Very nice! If i tried doing that most people wouldn't be able to guess what they were supposed to be.

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  11. Linda21 January 2017 at 20:41

    Really beautiful! :)

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  12. stardust3 February 2017 at 23:21

    Wonderful carvings! You keep making me amazed with your creative talent. Being a part of the artistic people, no wonder you get inspired to express yourself with your tone and touch.

    While I was in hibernation in blogging, you seem to have been so active. Belated wishes, but wish you happy, healthy, creative and productive year 2017.

    Yoko

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  13. madretz25 March 2017 at 21:41

    these are great! I'd love to play around with clay! i think you still need to post the after photo of your pinch pot? I'm curious!

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