Some might see turning as unnecessary or at least boring. I actually enjoy the process and find it relaxing and therapeutic. Might be because when I first did Art at school I did wood turning! (I don't think they have that in schools these days, sadly!)   The first vase is a big vase and it is drying out a bit before I paint the slip on top. I need to decide what will be portrayed on the surface.. It might be trees or flowers.  It will ultimately be fired as Stoneware.

The second vase was thrown in two parts in order to increase hight and minimise weight. The aim is to recreate my slip painted vase "When will they ever learn?"  

I also slip painted some of my "sweetie jars"; this one has a penguin. I intend to make trees and snowmen to sit on top of the jars as well.

Three of the twelve T light holders made for Christmas. They are awaiting their first firing.

An experiment with leaf printing. I will use it at the Stroke club on Friday. Quite simple to do and very effective!

This evening I am making more Penguins, Snowmen and Trees to sit on top of my "sweetie jars" I turned them and their lids this afternoon. Then I will stick on their snowflake masking and paint them with three colours of slip. It's all go!!