Creating Pottery ⋆ Christine Gautreaux MSW

Creating Pottery

My very first piece of pottery – a pinch pot 🙂

Today I had the chance to see the results of my first attempt at pottery. I was so excited!!! My friend Ellen who is a master potter has been letting me play in her “garagio” (studio in garage) and it has been so much fun. I’m excited to share some pictures of what came out of the kiln.

My second pinch pot – shaped and glazed as a strawberry

I also made a sphere rattle that you can see in the bowl 🙂


Some of the ornaments I made too 🙂

Please be sure and check out Ellen’s Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ellenmccorkle

She has some incredible pottery that is beautiful and functional.

Wishing you a creative and fun-filled day,

Christine

About the Author: Christine Gautreaux, MSW

Christine Gautreaux, MSW is dedicated to the pursuit of play, joy, art & social justice. Christine’s superpowers include connecting people, helping folks manifest their dreams, standing up against injustice and using art to make a difference in the world. She currently uses Interplay to address issues of oppression with people living with severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness, women refugees, racial justice and women who are incarcerated. Christine believes in the power of body wisdom and somatic play to help heal trauma. She also works with professional caregivers, activists and artists to maintain balance and self-care during these intense times we find ourselves living. Christine Gautreaux holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work. Christine is a professional speaker, coach & author and entrepreneur and the owner of Wisdom on Wings Coaching. Christine is the co-author of Stillpoint: A Caregivers Playbook to find ease and to take a deep breath and reclaim joy. www.christinegautreaux

6 Comments

Darlene Sperber December 22, 2013 at 11:03 pm - Reply

What fun Christine…I used to have a kiln and a ceramic shop back in the last century but used only molds…I would love to give free form a try…all I have done lately is with air dry clay or poly clay…can't wait to see more of your creations. Now to jump over the Ellen's shop and browse…
Christine Gautreaux December 22, 2013 at 11:05 pm - Reply

I'm loving it Darlene! It's a chance to hang out with a new friend and create 🙂
HALLELUJAH TRUTH December 22, 2013 at 11:24 pm - Reply

Christine I love the results of your clay play! Hand building is a love of mine and I haven't done any for 10 years. Seeing your pinch pots makes me yearn for some clay. Hurray.
Ellen December 23, 2013 at 2:26 am - Reply

You are a 'star' student! 🙂 Love to have your energy filling the garagio. Its so much more fun to work AND laugh…which I can't do alone. Well, I can…but then I just feel a little crazy. You know? You got pinch pots…next we do coils.
Christine Gautreaux December 23, 2013 at 9:43 pm - Reply

Wooohoooo!!!
Christine Gautreaux December 23, 2013 at 9:43 pm - Reply

It's so fun Ruth!!