1 We went to the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu today for a pottery class I had signed Sam up for. We had no idea really what to expect but it was absolutely fabulous! All four of us enjoyed our time together and even Ben got to get his hands in some clay...
2 The grounds were very pretty - neat little trails to follow through lush landscaping and sculpture pieces.
3 That horse was made out of driftwood. I would LOVE to do that!
4 Here is what they would be creating today.
5 Aunty Pam teaching the kids the first few steps so they could go back and do it on their own.
6 Clay is rolled out and paper towel bunched in middle to hold shape (will burn away when fired next month).
7 Writing his name on the bottom.
8 Other kids' fishies :)
9 Everyone concentrating and really having fun.
10 For ages 5 - 12. They all enjoyed it.
11 Putting the dorsal fin detail on.
12 Now making some fins.
13 All done! We'll come back on Dec 4 to glaze it and fire it. While they wait for firing, they will build gingerbread houses. How fun, huh?
14 They also made some medallions. Lots of fun in just 90 minutes. I couldn't believe it all.
15 Decorating the edge of the medallion.
16 Ben making a "bolcano i-wand" - volcano island. He really really enjoyed the clay. Tasted some of it. Hands all over the place. Very quietly working along with Sam, then going up to the table for directions, finding his way back to his own chair. I was very impressed. PlayDoh is nowhere near this cool somehow.
17 The artist at work ;0
18 So whoever sent me this email with the info - THANK YOU! It was a real hit for all of us.
19 On a trail through the grounds.
20 That's Waikiki in the distance. Such a nice Saturday morning.
