Ceramics - The Human Element

Ceramics - The Human Element  

The first ceramics project that we are doing in class with teacher, Judy Sigunick, is a 18 inch coil pot.  She has been a great guide throughout this project.  Showing me techniques to use in forming, and balancing this tall cylinder. First, the clay is prepared to be worked on.  Then a  base is made  approximately 4" round.  Then the clay is rolled into long coils.  You then start wrapping and securing the coils on to the base until the project is molded in the 18 inch cylinder.

The next step is to create an idea for the cylinder.  It can be etched into the clay using clay tools that can carve skillfully into the cylinder. In this project,  I added a few branches that extend out from the cylinder.   It was a good  idea to put this large project on a pedestal base so it could be easily moved around without lifting it all the time.

My project is called the "Branch Of Life" it can be utilized as a vase with a few other portals for flower distribution.   The reason I picked that name was because it relates to my family in a continuing branching of love that is extended from the tree.  The addition of a red cardinal that sits near the tree represents a bird that my mother loved.  I thought that was a touching addition to this branching of love and family.

The photograph here depicts this project in the stage of drying and getting ready for firing.  It will then be glazed and fired again. 

Enjoy The Journey,

Marlene Link - Woodason

Ceramics - The human element

Ceramics - The Human Element

The beauty of ceramics is the ability to create something unique out of clay. Each individual takes the clay, prepares it and molds it into the design that they envision. They take the clay through many steps until the final process is complete.

In the photo we see, Pat working on her ceramic creation . She is an inspiration to me and is very helpful too. She has given me tips on tools she likes to use for her projects and also a few ideas for using a pedestal when working on a sculptured piece.

This class is so enlightening. It mixes people, clay, education and creativity... and that has the makings of a masterpiece, one student at a time!

Enjoy the journey... Marlene

Car Show Photo's at Barnes and Noble Poughkeepsie, NY

Hello everyone and happy spring! Time to get out and see what's happening in the world. If you are in the area of Poughkeepsie, NY, please stop by Barnes and Nobles and see my artistic collection of Hudson Valley car show photos from the area. Also, there are motorcycle photos as well.



These vehicles are just my artistic view of the beautiful designs, the creativity of color and the wonderful engineering that has evolved over the years. It starts with the classics and ends with the latest designs of street rods. It is part of America culture and world culture. Something we all can enjoy and celebrate. It will be shown at the Barnes and Noble for the month of May in the Cafe. The location is Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Happy Spring! Best Regards, Marlene