At the request of one of my boys, we went to a weekend “Introduction to Ceramics” course at the Brisbane Institute of Art. I haven’t ever really enjoyed working in 3D; always having preferred 2D art. I do have to admit, however, that I really did enjoy the weekend class.

We were introduced to four different techniques: pinch pots, slab building, coil pots and wheel throwing. My wheel efforts were pretty basic … and very wobbly!

I could definitely see the appeal of the coil pots. I would, of course, feel compelled to create sculptures of heads and faces rather than vases or mugs. Hmmm, maybe I should stick with 2D … easier to store the multitudes of creations. Our place could get very quickly overrun with ceramic “masterpieces”!

These are some of my creations from the weekend: