Why is it that I am always a little apprehensive when walking into a ceramic grad class. Yesterday was no different. I realize that I do not have the wealth of knowledge that most have in the grad class, but I do have a deep passion for the medium. So it brings me to the question of, " Is passion enough?" My immediate answer is, sure, why not?! But then I go back and looked at my teaching philosophy that I did for Linda's class, and I see that I was sure of two things. Play is necessary in developing a body of work, no matter the type of medium, and having a strong foundation is imperative. Though my foundation in ceramics is growing, it's fragile for lack of a better word. So, do I rely purely on play?
I am excited that Lee has given us the ability to try something we wouldn't normally do in our own ceramics. In my painting world, "trying something" that is so far away from what we are working on is a HUGE N0-No! So I am looking forward to it. My mind races to the possibilities of things I want to try! So, I guess that is a good thing!
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