Yesterday we went to a pottery village outside of Daejeon. It was so beautiful there in the mountains, with green everywhere. Such a nice change from the city- with all the signs and stores everywhere. I went with some art teachers and other teachers, which was quite funny while we were making pots. The man and woman that run the studio will fire our pots and bring them back to our school. He demonstrated some pottery techniques to start off then let us make what we wanted. It was different, because we coiled our pots, then he took them to the wheel to make them into the shape we wanted. A little different than my art philosophy of doing it all on your own and making it uniquely yours. I just coiled my whole pot so it would really be what I made. I guess he has more of the philosophy of master/apprentice and wants your piece to turn out perfect. They had a really nice place and beautiful view from the studio. The pictures don't quite do it justice, I wish you all could see how amazing it looked. I'll be taking my elementary art kids out there different times this year because we don't have a kiln at the school. Today I'm walking without my splint or crutches, so we'll see how it goes. I feel a little better about my foot today, so thanks for praying.
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