Wheel Throwing Pottery

...taking a pottery class. i think almost every women that has seen the movie 'ghost' has wanted to try wheel pottery. thanks to living social i was able to take an introduction class for either a handbuilding or wheel throwing class at la mano pottery. it went to the class thinking that i would come home with all sorts of creative goodies, however this class was an introduction and we were just getting a feel for the clay on the wheel and learning the basics. it actually takes a while before pottery is complete and we wouldn't finish in the 2.5 hour class.  first we learned about wedging. this is the process of kneading the clay to make it homogenous or getting rid of the air bubbles that are in the clay. when were were given a ball of clay and before you can make exciting creations you have to center the clay of the wheel. it took me the entire class to finally get the hang of centering the clay on the wheel. once i was able to pass that step, i thoroughly enjoyed myself and the time flew by. i wish i had money to spare, i would definitely take the 8 week course. this is something that i got the hang of quickly and i don't want to toot my own horn but i think i was pretty good. with a little more direction, i think i would be really, really good so i think i'm going to try to nurture my craft!!!