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Playing with clay will teach you about yourself

Learning to work with clay is a journey. It can be healing, a release, a challenge, or an adventure! The first step is learning to let go, get messy, and enjoy the ride, regardless of the outcome. Clay is experiential, full of discovery, and sometimes a little frustration. Mostly, it's a lot of laughs! Check out my classes and workshop options here if you'd like a playful, giggly guide to help introduce you to the world of pottery.

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Hey!  I'm Jas

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Quick Breakdown / The phases of ceramics

1. THROWING

(Or handbuilding) This is what you picture in your head when someone says they do pottery. You sit at a wheel and get your hands muddy using fresh clay to form into some kind of vessel or figure. Fun! Messy!

2. TRIMMING

After waiting between about a day or up to a week (covered), your item will be leatherhard and firm but still malleable. This is when we refine the shape, create a foot, and sometimes carve in additional designs.

3. BISQUE-FIRING

One your pieces are bone-dry (devoid of moisture), it's time for their first firing. This part of the process involves a lot more waiting—first, for full dryness to be achieved, and eventually, for the kiln to spend the day firing your vessel.

4. GLAZING

Less like painting than you'd expect: glaze, when fired, eventually essentially becomes glass. Whatever decorative choices you make, remember that glazes rarely look anything like they will after firing.

5. FINAL FIRING

Also called glaze-firing. After another day in the kiln at the highest heat yet, your clay will vitrify, becoming ceramic and food-safe, and look dramatically different. Welcome to your finished piece!