The first few pulls on a piece of clay that will become a pitcher

The beginning of a miniature vase. This technique is called throwing off the hump. When utilizing it, only the very top section of the mound of clay is made into a pot.

The finished miniature vase sitting at the top of the mound of clay.

Attaching a handle to a leather hard mug

Signing the bottom of a leather hard mug

A freshly pulled handle

Pots drying in the sunshine

Glazing the rim of a bowl.

My dearest trusty canine companion, Biz

Preparing to test some new glazes

Carefully placing a kiln shelf into a half full kiln