As a new member, I just want to say, "Hi everyone!" I've been working with clay for 30+years, as a hobby. Large slab and coil hand built pots are my passion, although I'm experimenting with some other ideas right now. I don't use a potter's wheel, partly because I've never been very good at centering the clay, and partly because I enjoy the feel of working the clay with my hands. The building of the piece is my favorite part of the process. I usually turn on some Oldie Goldie music and get lost in my clay. I use commercial glazes and an electric kiln. Have always wanted to try pit firing. Enjoyed playsnmud's information regarding pit firing in a 50-gallon iron drum.
I've sold some of my pieces at Christmas craft fairs or to people who have seen my work. Now that I'm retired, I taught elementary school for 30 years, I am able to spend more time with my pottery and would like to eventually take a few pieces in to some local art galleries to see if they'd be interested in my work.
Am looking forward to sharing back and forth.
Vallynne
Welcome and sharing info is one of the things we do best.
