Just curious...is anyone else who likes woodworking also into wheel-thrown pottery?
Just curious...is anyone else who likes woodworking also into wheel-thrown pottery?
I've taken some classes. Filled the house with stuff off the wheel. Have used some slab work to accent some furniture pieces (tiles, etc.). I bought a wheel but have not had time to do much throwing in the last few years.
It is a satisifing hobby. There is a lot of things in common with lathe work. Gives a sense of instant gratification, as you can create from a lump of clay some pretty amazing things.
Take a few classes and see if you like it.
Perry
My Daughter is into it quite a bit.She has sold a lot at shows and on consignment.Her web site is (sueadlerpottery.homestead.com)John
When we first met, my wife and I shared a pottery class in college.
We have an electric kiln & wheel -- but haven't thrown anything for the last years. We plan, in the next year, to kick this up again!
-- joe
I'm getting better -- my mistakes are much more amazing!
I did some wheel thrown stuff in high school and more in college (along with hand built and slip casting). I don't know what the art scene is like in Salt Lake, but here in small town PA we have a local potter who does classes and rents spaces. I think he pretty much provides the wheel and the kiln with the space cost. You could try to find something like that in your area until you can find/make space for your own setup.
Also as a side note, if you get the chance, being a part of firing a wood kiln is and absolute blast. Does some nice stuff to the pottery too.
Rob