Pottery Wheel Demonstration at the Centre, Friday, January 27, 2012

OK, so I know it's not a Let's Do It Day Trip, but our sculpture group was quite excited to have Pam Truscott-White, a local potter, demonstrate throwing on our own wheel. Our enterprising members managed to get the wheel donated from the Cedar Hills Recreation Centre and set it up on castors for ease of use and storage.

Here is Pam at work showing how you have to be centred to throw a pot successfully.  Of course, Pam is highly skilled and made it look easy, but throwing is a skill that can be learned with the right instruction and plenty of practice.

Here are a couple of the pots produced at the demonstration.

Our thanks to Pam for an excellent presentation!  Check Expressions for details of the sculpture class if you are interested in trying your hand at the potter's wheel!