I really don't sketch as much as I should. When I do it, I enjoy it, but I don't devote much time to it.
Above are some sketches I made to plan out what I want to do for my ceramics class project.
I'm still wavering on what I want to do because I have competing interests that are pulling me in different directions.
On one hand, I want to use the class to improve my wheel throwing skills, which is where I need the most help with. However, because of the amount of time it takes me to create something on the wheel, I'm not sure if I can create much by the end of the class.
On the other hand, I want to use up all my clay and have tangible products at the end of class. This would most likely mean I would need to use hand building techniques to create my pieces. Hand building is much easier for me so it would be less of a stretch. However, I can still learn about surface decorating techniques.
So, as of right now, I'm still undecided on what my project will be be. It can be one large piece or a combo of pieces, like a sake set. From a practical standpoint, I might do a few small pieces, like a bunch of mugs, or small vases that encompass different techniques.
Having enough pieces to fire in the kiln is important because it give me a chance to play with glazes and decorating techniques. Also, you never know what's going to happen as you work on pieces. It's always wise to not get too attached to anything while you're working on it because there are too many factors at play that might derail your plans.
Above are some sketches I made to plan out what I want to do for my ceramics class project.
I'm still wavering on what I want to do because I have competing interests that are pulling me in different directions.
On one hand, I want to use the class to improve my wheel throwing skills, which is where I need the most help with. However, because of the amount of time it takes me to create something on the wheel, I'm not sure if I can create much by the end of the class.
On the other hand, I want to use up all my clay and have tangible products at the end of class. This would most likely mean I would need to use hand building techniques to create my pieces. Hand building is much easier for me so it would be less of a stretch. However, I can still learn about surface decorating techniques.
So, as of right now, I'm still undecided on what my project will be be. It can be one large piece or a combo of pieces, like a sake set. From a practical standpoint, I might do a few small pieces, like a bunch of mugs, or small vases that encompass different techniques.
Having enough pieces to fire in the kiln is important because it give me a chance to play with glazes and decorating techniques. Also, you never know what's going to happen as you work on pieces. It's always wise to not get too attached to anything while you're working on it because there are too many factors at play that might derail your plans.
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