Throwing Pots on a Wheel

It's #needleworkmonday and I have been busy with my pottery wheel class. Today was the first day, and I had to recall techniques that I learned over twenty years ago. I was able to center my clay on the wheel and come up with two different shapes. The shape below is my final shape that I settled for until I can practice more. I actually had to use my "needle" tool while making this shape so I figured that I could still post using the needleworkmonday hashtag. 😃

I had to wedge the clay first on a board, then shape it into a ball. I slammed the clay on the wheel and then worked on centering the ball until I could stick my finger in it to manipulate it into a shape. I first started off with a vase shape. I took it off the bat and then started over. This is my final product that I ended up with after two hours. I'll work on something else next week.

I am going on a brief holiday tomorrow to Niagra Falls. Canada but some of my plans are falling apart at the seams. 😕

Maybe things will clear up in the morning. I will be traveling with two other people so things have to be coordinated. Have a great evening.