Carli's Crafts: 2015

1. My growth on the wheel this year has been significant. From Ceramics I first semester to now I have finally figured out the secret of centering. I've learned how my body should be positioned in reference to the wheel which has changed the outcome of my work greatly.

2. Patience is the number one thing it takes a lot of to do well on the wheel. This was difficult because I get frustrated easily, but when I moved wheels it became far easier for me to concentrate and not get quite so frustrated.

3. I struggled the most with centering. I always went too fast and I did the wrong thing when it came to the 45 degree angle. I wasn't bending my hand quite enough, and once I figured that part out I had almost no struggle at all to get my work centered.

4. The easiest part of this class for me was staying on task. This class was kind of like a stress reliever for me, so it was easy for me to come in and want to get my work done. The most difficult aspect of this class was getting things done on time and still have quality work and glazing jobs. I also uploaded all of my projects to the wrong place for a couple weeks until I figured it out.

5. I think some of my things could be sold because they have good craftsmanship, but I definitely would still need to hone in on some things and take my time.