Developing and Trusting Your Instincts in Pottery

In this episode, Nic Torres discusses the importance of trusting one's instincts, especially in pottery. He shares personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points, highlighting a particular instance where going against his instincts led to a piece breaking. He emphasizes that gut feelings are often right and should generally be followed in the creative process. Finally, he gives advice on how to develop instincts in pottery - making a lot of pots, slowing down to analyze work and following feelings. He offers a free 15 question booklet to help listeners discover their unique pottery voice. www.shapingyourpottery.com/questions