The morning began with some throwing demos. Peter made quite a few bottles & altered bottle forms, offering valuable advice, before moving on to throwing off the hump. He makes it look so easy. (I know better.)
Hailing originally from Adelaide, Peter's Aussie sense of humour was infectious. (Note the koalas on his apron). The morning went by very quickly. Here's a pic of what Peter turned out before lunch.
Including some of the "body parts" that would be our focus apres-lunch.
This workshop was all about altering thrown forms, incorporating press-molded pieces to create wonderful animal forms. I took advantage of the lunch break to snap pix of Peter's wood-fired pieces.
Anyone who follows my blog knows I am drawn to birds. But I'm also a dog lover so --- once lunch was over -- it was a tremendous treat to see Peter create a dog from his thrown "body parts."
The body pieces were all thrown. The head was press-molded. I'd love to see what Peter does to finish his canine. For more pix of the process look here.
I learned so so much today. Thank you Bob Haselle for making it possible! Thank you Peter Rose for sharing your expertise and your wonderful stories. Thank you John (isn't that a beach classic?) for chauffeuring us to Rock Hill. And thank you Elaine for forwarding the email that told me about this opportunity!
Such a wonderful day. So much to digest and apply in the days to come. I'm looking forward to doing so. But first, Barrel Firing #3 must take place tomorrow. And that means it's time to head for bed.
But not before I cheer . Phelps just won his 8th gold medal in Beijing in the relay. Australia took the silver so that's fitting for today perhaps? Focus. Friendships. A love for what you do.
I'm thinking it can't get much better than that?
4 comments:
Thanks for letting me know about the workshop. I had a great time missing all those turns with you and Cinder. Thanks for coming with me. On to BF#3!
Looks like a fun workshop. Peter is great. You know he teaches a 10 day class at John C. Campbell Folk School every year. I have one of his birds in my shop. Peter told me once that I should take risks and make the kinds of pots I'm good at (ie not try to be someone else). When I see the bird there in my shop it reminds me to try and do that.
I have taken that 10 day class at Campbell. It was years ago and it was a great experience. I came away with a lot more knowledge than I had, some great woodfired pots, and a Peter Rose ram. I can't recommend the Folk School enough. It is a great place.
John -- I'm a lousy navigator. Will be keeping my eye open for more great workshops where I can lead you "astray." ;)
Ron & Jerry -- I've yet to visit the folk school but plan to soon. My husband recently scored a documentary for them - "Sing Behind the Plow". It looks like a wonderful place!
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