Happy Potters Face Off

Linda Becker, Carolyn Detjen, Nancy Lussier, Liz Katz, Jan Marx and Sarah Cunningham show off the beginnings of sculptures.

Linda Becker, Carolyn Detjen, Nancy Lussier, Liz Katz, Jan Marx and Sarah Cunningham show off the beginnings of sculptures.

Jan Marx

Mid-July and temperatures are beginning to rise. How do potters deal with the heat? With classes, of course. Video classes are a good way to see and learn from professionals. Not only can we watch them on our TV/DVD player in the pottery room, but also we are fortunate to have the across-the-hall big screen to use with large gatherings.

Want a hands-on class? Judie Smothers, one of our resident sculptors, recently shared her expertise in face building. Beginning with a slab of clay, made the members wonder how anyone could make a head out of it. It wasn’t long, however, before eyes, noses and mouths began to grow on the fronts of cylinders we made from the slabs. With a few simple rules of face construction and individual help from Judie, the new sculptors began creating their unique “people.” Look for a display to appear in the Happy Potters window in the CATC building. Every face is different.

Finally, an orientation class for new members begins in mid-September. Those interested should come by and sign up as soon as possible. Classes are limited but worth the time!