"annemarie" wrote in message
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Russell you are so right, there is always that "I can do better..." with
every pot, even the ones that you are pleased with. I think this is what
makes pottery almost addictive, but in a good way.
I think giving value to every kiln load, every pot, every time you work
productively at the wheel. I see some of the older potters around who can
no longer use the wheel or whose work is not as good as it used to be and my
heart breaks for them. Mind you potters mostly seem to be a long lived,
long working bunch. Something about the work keeps them going.
Glad life is working out for you.

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My teacher is all of the above - great personality, increadible experience,
but when a visitor asked her how long it took to learn to be a potter, she
answered that she was still learning!

She doesn't throw much anymore, as her health is not so good, but her
sculpted and slab-built pieces are just fantastic - and she can TEACH! I
learn something new every time I am there!

The saying goes "Those who can't, teach" - but in my eyes, that is not a
negative - in fact, it is a positive when it comes to potting - if you don't
have the strength/energy to make stuff - teach us newbies how we can make
stuff! I am blessed by my teacher having the time and energy to teach me
what she knows :-)

Marianne