Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

#304 Why You need to be making more pottery


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Are you yearning to take your pottery skills to new heights and uncover your unique voice? We've got the mantra for you - make more pottery! I'm Nic Torres, your guide on this clay-laden journey, here to share with you the wisdom I've gleaned from sculpting countless pots. Too often we become entangled in worries about our artistic direction - but the magic happens when we let our fingers dance freely across the clay. Remember, no masterpiece was ever created without getting one's hands a little dirty!

This chat is not just about throwing more clay on the wheel; it's about the transformative power of consistent practice and how it breathes life into your creations. I'll share my firsthand experience of sculpting characters, demonstrating that regular practice is the secret ingredient to perfecting your pottery. Ever attended a workshop and then halted practice? I'll explain why this is a major pitfall and how to avoid it. And for those of you struggling to find a theme for your pottery, I have a list of 53 themes to kick-start your creativity you can get those 53 themes by clicking this link here shapingyourpottery.com/53themes Clay up, and let's shape an incredible pottery journey together!

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