A week ago today, I set out on foot in the beautiful Autumn-like morning weather and headed downtown for a pottery class that I signed up for through the Library. Yes, a pottery class! Something I've heard people do, something I've never done before but thought, "Why not?!"
While I was getting ready to leave, I realized I was actually nervous (really nervous) and laughed out loud at myself. "Come on! It's a pottery class, what are you nervous about?!" But, I don't do things like this. Do I? A pottery class? Me? What's the point? (Aside from supporting a newly revamped Library/Friends Of The Library program). I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb amongst my bookclub gals. Most have children. I do not. Most are healthy. I am not. Most are of better financial means... Ack.
Seriously, only I can over think a multitude of nonsense getting ready for a pottery class!
There was nothing to be nervous about (as usual) and I had a great time! Lots of laughter & chatter.
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| After a 'field trip' for foliage, etc & after we got our clay ready, we set to pressing into the clay. |
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| Chatting about our creations & all manner of things. |
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| Getting ready to prepare our next pieces of clay, the 2 smaller pieces. |
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| Creating my 'large' piece. |
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| My 3 pieces, left to right (accidentally cropped off part of the 3rd); can't wait to see them after firing/glazing! |
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| Cleaning up after painting parts of our creations. |
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| Everyone's pieces were left to set, then they will be fired & glazed for us, ready for pickup next week! |
After we finished up, a friend & I went to the diner for lunch and had a good, long over due chat. I went down to my favorite spot to sit a while at the harbor beach. (Photos to come!) Such a peaceful spot. Wind, ocean waves coming in, seagulls. (happy sigh)
It turned into such a great day! One I will be thankful for for many moons to come, especially after such a rough August. Each of my pottery creations will be a lovely reminder of this good day, which will help me through the bad.
What have you done lately that was out of your comfort zone?
6 comments:
What fun!! And good for you for moving out of your comfort zone.
I really want to take a writing class but haven't found one I think I can manage physically yet. Now, with my son a bit healthier and off to college, I have a lot more freedom, so maybe I will finally get to it this year!
BTW, I love the way your class used natural elements - I bet the finished products will be gorgeous!
Sue
Live with CFS
Book By Book
Thanks Sue :o) I'm glad we did too, just wish some were a little more careful in picking their natural elements (from the plants) lol. Had I known I would've brought things from my garden but ended up with oak leaves & acorns and dogwood leaves & berries like I have here at home anyhow.
I hope you get to do that writing class!!! I miss taking classes.
Sounds like a great time and what fun to find another creative outlet.
I'm glad you had a good time, Jo! :) I can't wait to see your pictures of the final products.
How fun!!
Hi Jo! I'm so happy to be back blogging to see what you're up to! I agree about the comfort zone thing. I feel like i have two personalities sometimes and I can't seem to make them mesh. Beautiful work you've done, I want to try pottery so badly!
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