Today’s School Call started a bit… chaotic 😄✨Everyone jumped in at once, lots of energy, lots of voices, it took a moment to settle in. But then @Renée Glasgow did exactly what she promised: a live kiln opening 🔥 And honestly, it turned into something really special. She shared her pieces while we were watching, some of us glazing at the same time, talking about her results, asking questions, reacting in the moment… and that’s when it really clicked for me how powerful this format is 💡 It’s so different from something like a YouTube premiere. Here we could pause, ask questions, go off on little tangents, and Renée would just continue whenever we were ready for the next piece. Super relaxed. Super interactive. And just really inspiring 🙌 So I had an idea: What if we open this up for all of you? 💭 If anyone feels like doing a live kiln unload here on the platform, we can just set up a spontaneous call. No pressure, no big production. Even during the week, at random times. You could show your pieces live, talk about your glaze results, get feedback, or just share the moment 🎨 And it doesn’t have to be just one person, maybe two or three of you team up and present your work together. Or even show pieces you unloaded a few days ago and want to talk through. Not everyone has a YouTube channel, and this could be such a nice way to still share more than just photos, to really connect, exchange ideas, and experience those kiln reveal moments together 🤍 I personally love this idea. So if you’re interested, just message me and we’ll set something up 😊Spontaneous, easy, and all about sharing the process. Would love to see more of your work this way 🙌✨

They bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart. While I don’t do realistic art/sculpture, I saw something like these simplistic animals over a year ago and wanted to make myself a herd of elephants and finally gave it a go! I’ve always been fascinated by the elephant system of community which scientists say highlight: - A circle of protection around the community - Shared strength - Deep loyalty - Lifelong bonds As our potters community grows I see this happening all around the group… so, if you’re so inclined, please join the herd 😊

Nowhere near done but this is what I was doing during the Skool call! Thanks for the chin wag!

Angela @APpottery has an awesome YouTube channel and needs 117 more subscribers to reach 1000. If you haven’t seen the video she posted yesterday, be sure to watch it and stay till the very end. You have to see her Godzilla platter! And if you haven’t subscribed yet, please do!

Thank you to accepting me to be part of this wonderful community. Looking forward to see the skills and works of all your talented pottery artists.