This week, I moved into my own studio! Upon my acceptance into the BFA Ceramics program, I was given my own space to make work until my graduation from IUS. I got more space than I expected, and I spent the whole week gathering more supplies that I found I would need for the space. I got the corner studio in what we call the annex, and so far I can say that I am totally in love with it. The most exciting change for me so far is that I don't have to throw "in public," and my train of concentration is much stronger in a smaller, nearly enclosed space.
I also discovered that I disliked the clay I made at the end of last semester, and was lucky enough to have been sent some clay to reclaim from Jason Burnett, whom I assisted in his studio over the summer. I made the clay body usable as soon as I got the chance to. It is a beautiful "blonde" in its green state and fires to a warm brown color.
I did however use the clay that I had available, and ended up really enjoying the warm color on my hands when I touched this clay body. I have not yet fired any of it and I am hoping that the mugs for this first assignment survive the kiln.
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