This weekend I had a very rare treat indeed – a weekend off, with two full days of pottery with Penny at Pen’s Pots in Aviemore. I have been enjoying messing about on my own kick-wheel but was definitely in need of some instruction so having a trip up to Penny’s to get some expert tips was just what I needed. There were 6 of us on the weekend course, all looking forward to making some unique creations. Day one was spent getting used to wedging and throwing our clay, and by the end of the afternoon I had made two bowls, one of which I was very pleased with, a rather dodgy vase and the beginnings of a teapot, which although tricky was looking very promising. The morning of day two was spent tidying up and finishing our work from day one, it all having dried out nicely. I must admit to holding my breath a few times whilst adding the handle, spout and lid to my perfectly formed teapot body, but managed to finish it all off without making too many mistakes. I will have to wait a few weeks for Penny to fire and glaze the pots but meanwhile check out the pictures below for a flavour of the weekend:
Penny looked after us all fantastically and between us we came up with a huge range of creations, from cheese domes and christmas decorations to vases, mugs, jugs and teapots, all thanks to the expert guidance from Penny. Thanks must also go to Ann for helping provide a fantastic lunch spread on both days, helping to sustain us through our afternoon pot-making sessions. I now have no excuse to get practicing by myself and turning out some half-decent creations for Christmas!
Jen x
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Can’t believe you made a teapot!! You’ll have to get one of Katie’s knitted cosies to go with it…..
Well done you!
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Hey hey!!! Look at your awesome teapot!!!! It looks wicked!! I may start drinking tea y’know…..!! Looks like you had a very productive weekend and you have indeed gone potty!!!!
Hi Jen and Matt and Albi and Puppy -
That teapot would be an absolute ace in the hole for Granmummy if she were still here – it’s a real beaut! Congratulations !!
Now – how about an old fashioned gezzunda?? You know – goes under the b**.
We now have Skype and I now have a new friend via your blogsite who will be telling me of some of my Dad’s (your Grandad’s)ship’s interesting facts during WWII. Whoopee !!
Old but treaured neighbors Peter and Lynn, along with Sam and Jack visited ? So glad you got to meet them and them you. Just received a quick e-mail.
Your Blog site is fantastic – daughter Kirsten and husband Kelly along with 10 month old twins Jeremiah and Gabriel from Lincoln Nebraska were here early October for 2 weeks and partook in the Victoria (Vancouver Island) Marathon or Half Marathon, G and I took care of the twins for two days, what a shame you and they did not live closer only half a world apart.
Must go – love you all fiercely – Elizabeth XOX