On Saturday morning after we had finished the bulk of the glazing we moved on to clay. Michael explained the first 4 projects in concept and then we started on different ones so that everyone wasn't fighting over the same texture tools and puzzling molds.

I started with the patchwork plumpkin.




We used different textures on each of the sections of pumpkins.




The next project is what I have been calling the Dr. Seuss tree. Can you see the mushroom texture on the bottom? I can't wait to fire this and see it all lit up.




Next was the chicken. I had a terrible time with the beak looking like a duck the first few times.




I eventually got it with some help and this little lady is a chicken. I don't know that I have a use for these other to amuse me, but she's funny.




Next was the giant mushroom. Two of the women who did this after I finished turned their mushroom into a fairy house. I see one of those in my future, but I like how whimsical this came out.




On Sunday morning we started on a grape vase. For all the other projects we had used a raku clay, but this vase is terra cotta. I also need to remember when Michael ships this to me that this is low fire or I'm going to make a mess.




As I was making this project, I was envisioning a wine chiller. I'm going to try to make one with a similar design.




The last project we did was a simple bark bowl with leaves.




Once again Michael imparted a plethora of knowledge. On the plane home I made a list of all the projects I want to do soon.