Author Topic: I just signed up for a ceramic course (Read 20808 times)

dantheman · « **on:** September 16, 2007, 03:00:37 PM »

19 years ago i studied ceramics for a few months,this is the only survivor.
I was worried about the Gulf war at the time and quite depressed.

Anne · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:57:30 AM »

Dan, that's wonderful! Hope you enjoy the ceramics course. We'll expect to see pictures as you go on...

Sue C · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2007, 09:07:52 AM »

Gosh Dan, you have talent.

josordoni · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2007, 01:04:06 PM »

Very intricate Dan - was it slip moulded, or freehand pottery?

dantheman · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2007, 01:48:20 PM »

Thanks for those kind words everyone.
In answer to Anne and Lynne.
Of course i will post pic's and the teapot body was slab built and then carved and hand moulded as were the dice feet.
The spout and handle were both made in 2 halves so they are hollow.
It took two months to make but other projects ran alongside.

dantheman · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2007, 10:43:12 AM »

My very first attempt at pottery,i was about 10 yrs old i think?

Sue C · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2007, 11:00:18 AM »

Ah Dan, that's so sweet, how did you silver it?

dantheman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2007, 11:22:32 AM »

It's pewter glaze Sue,like Prinknash pottery.
The flash on my camera sent it silver.

Sue C · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2007, 11:25:35 AM »

Still!, for a ten year old it's b***dy good!!

dantheman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2007, 11:29:10 AM »

You know Sue, that's what i thought! LOL

Sue C · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2007, 11:39:30 AM »

When do you start your course? cant wait to see the first pot, and in a few years time i can say "i know him"

dantheman · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2007, 11:57:16 AM »

Tomorrow Sue,i will miss the next lesson though but Barcelona will be inspirational.

Sue C · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2007, 12:01:31 PM »

Have a nice time Dan. and dont forget to take lot's of pics to post.

dantheman · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2007, 09:00:21 PM »

i started my ceramics course,the tutor is the guy who makes "the best ever" Raku pots and is having an open day this month so i can watch the process (weather permitting) i will try to film it.

dantheman · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2007, 10:28:38 PM »

I just got home from my 2nd lesson, my teacher is very good and has eased me back in to pottery.
I am seeing the line and curve very clearly now, whereas when i was 23 and potting,i had little apreciation of these attributes and dwelled on detail.

dantheman · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2007, 08:49:35 PM »

Me in a year or two.

Sue C · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2007, 09:58:56 AM »

Did you make that Dan?

dantheman · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:47:48 PM »

Quote from: Sue C on October 11, 2007, 09:58:56 AM

Did you make that Dan?

No,it was an Oxfam find Sue.

josordoni · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:51:43 PM »

oooh, he is nice... is he signed?

Sue C · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2007, 02:17:16 PM »

I like him too