| 1. Go to pottery making classes. Everyone has to learn | | | | Books,however, are no substitute for classes but they |
| somehow. Although it can be comforting to learn on | | | | should reinforce your learning. |
| your own it will be much more fun with others. In | | | | 6. Ask questions. Asking questions aids memory so |
| addition your skills will improve much quicker! | | | | you learn quicker. Don't be embarrassed to ask even |
| 2. Don't be put off by the terminology! Pottery making | | | | the most simple of questions. Remember you are |
| uses some strange and quirky terms. It wont be long | | | | probably only saying what many others are thinking! |
| before you know green ware from biscuit ware. | | | | 7. Practise then practise some more!This probably |
| 3. Be prepared to get dirty - you can tell a potter by | | | | should be my number 1 tip on the list. As with most |
| his hands and shoes! Even with an apron it is | | | | things in life, the more you practise the more skilled you |
| impossible to stay clean when making pottery. Your | | | | become and the more enjoyable will be the |
| hands and shoes will get dirty! Treat it as part of the | | | | experience. |
| fun so dress appropriately. | | | | 8. Develop your own style. Don't be afraid to |
| 4. Enjoy the experience - even if it goes wrong! It | | | | experiment-its your chance to show your artistic flair. |
| goes wrong for everyone including the experts so | | | | 9. Make some pots & give them away. It makes |
| don't be afraid to experiment. Remember that your | | | | you feel good and you might even find a soul mate. |
| designs are unique and you have the chance to | | | | 10. Share your experience with a loved one. Making |
| express your own creativity. | | | | pottery can become a real passion so don't forget to |
| 5. Read some simple pottery making books. Lots of | | | | share your experiences with your loved one. They |
| pottery books are available so choose books with | | | | might even want to join you at the next pottery class. |
| simple descriptions and pictures to get you started. | | | | |