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Pottery: A Teapot Masterpiece!

Oct 052012

It took me quite a while to complete my latest masterpiece at pottery class, but at last my hard work has paid off!

Although I have no real intention of showing my work at the next pottery exhibit, I took on the theme “Teapots” for one of my projects. While I had made a version before, I wasn’t satisfied with it as it has been moved to a shelf rather than being used due to a creative defect. 😉

So, with the help of my instructor, I was able to build a better teapot on the wheel. Since I also have a bit of a fascination with vines and leaves, I wanted to decorate the pot that way. It took time to put on the vines and apply the leaves individually (I did have a little help…).

It turned out well enough happily! Maybe I should stop now that my work is starting to get better…? heheh.

01-Oct-2012 15:42, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 64

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01-Oct-2012 15:42, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 64

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01-Oct-2012 15:43, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 64

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01-Oct-2012 15:43, Apple iPhone 4S, 2.4, 4.28mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 64

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New Pottery Items

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Jun 072012

I think it’s been a while since I have updated on my pottery activities. So here are my latest creations –

05-Jun-2012 06:14, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:14, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.1 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:14, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:14, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:14, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:15, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:15, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:15, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.1 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:15, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 125

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05-Jun-2012 06:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.04 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160

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05-Jun-2012 06:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 200

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05-Jun-2012 06:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.04 sec, ISO 200

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Pottery Update

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Dec 012011

It takes a while for me to finish projects in pottery because of the time it takes to fire and glaze as well as I can be somewhat inconsistent in attending classes. However, a full batch of items were finished up last week and so here they are!

Mixed red and white clay vase25-Nov-2011 10:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 400

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25-Nov-2011 10:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.2 sec, ISO 400

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25-Nov-2011 10:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.167 sec, ISO 400

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Red copper and black mix glaze - pots25-Nov-2011 10:27, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.333 sec, ISO 400

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25-Nov-2011 10:27, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.4 sec, ISO 400

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25-Nov-2011 10:27, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 320

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Small cup - Jade glaze25-Nov-2011 10:28, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 320

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25-Nov-2011 10:28, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.2 sec, ISO 400

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25-Nov-2011 10:28, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 320

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25-Nov-2011 10:25, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 400

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Teapot - Nov 201125-Nov-2011 10:25, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 400

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More pottery items

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Jun 252011

22-Jun-2011 04:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

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22-Jun-2011 04:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

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AD Pottery: A square planter for growing some herbs on the new kitchen windowsill (made by coils rather than slabs – extra weight)22-Jun-2011 04:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

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22-Jun-2011 04:26, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

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22-Jun-2011 04:25, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

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AD Pottery: Not sure what this is for yet, but I am using more clay now to make bigger items on the wheel.22-Jun-2011 04:25, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 320

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Jun 202011

It just came to my realization that I have not made a single posting about my pottery hobby on this blog. It seems hardly possible considering how much of my life is spent on pottery and what it means to me to be able to do it regularly here in Abu Dhabi.

I first started pottery back in Japan when I lived in Kyoto. I needed to find something creative to do with my life that took me out of the house since I was living a very reclusive ‘housewife’ lifestyle back then. When I moved to New York, I tried to continue it but sadly the potters there were quite clique-ish and far to snobby for me to waste my time with them. After moving back to Japan, I found a lovely place called Art Factory where I went with a colleague for about a year. So, upon arriving in Abu Dhabi, I began to look for a place to continue doing pottery here. Luck would have it that Abu Dhabi Pottery is established here!

Homa Farley is the owner and teacher of classes. She also has a studio out of her home in Dubai, but AD is where it all began. So, for the past (almost) three years I have been going fairly regularly on Sunday nights to have a bit of creative release. 🙂 I thoroughly enjoy it and miss getting my hands in the clay if I am away too long. Who would have thought a girl who hates to get her hands dirty would love pottery?!

Here are some photos (including works from Art Factory):

Until next time,

-T

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