Quarter Evaluation

During this quarter of ceramics I have made many strides in my abilities and skills. I hadn't done ceramics since last year, so my skills were very weak coming into the semester. I struggled in the beginning to make basic projects, but eventually my hands remembered what to do and I began to make projects. This quarter I have made two soup bowls, a tall project, two vases and I am currently working on my set of three which consists of three vases in various sizes. I think I have put a lot of effort into my work this quarter and have taken the time to try and improve my skills. My projects are now straighter, smoother, and taller than they were last year. One project that I am very happy with is a vase I made. I took the time to form three dimensional flowers on the outside of the project. Although it took me a few weeks to complete it, the end results were worth the work. I have also done my part in ceramics by completing my clean up job each day. I always make sure my wheel and all of the tools I used are clean and I help clean up the glaze room. As an advanced student, I have also participated in class by helping the beginning ceramics student on the wheel and with their hand projects. I hope I can continue to improve and make more creative and original art in the upcoming quarter. :)