i took my first pottery day class in february 2022. i must admit, i didn't fall in love with pottery at first. i was frustrated, my arms were achy, but more than anything, i was very curious about how pottery worked and how to maneuver a lump of clay

i signed up for a month-long class immediately after that first class, and it was then when i slowly fell in love with pottery. i practiced a lot, got messy every single session, practiced more, and finally was able to center a lump of clay, haha

now, pottery is a hobby i enjoy in my spare time. it allows me to relax, express my creativity, and challenge myself to make difficult forms. i learned so much from pottery, with the most important lesson probably being wabi-sabi - the acceptance of imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness - which naturally occurs from handmade crafts. it has been quite a joyous journey with ceramics. thanks for being here and taking your time to read this. i hope you enjoy the art i create c: