My Journey Through Clay

I'm taking my first Deco Clay class on Aug. 15th, and I can't wait to get started learning. Normally, I would wait to buy any clay or do anything before I start my classes, however, Bernie encouraged me to start experimenting and researching.   Why not?  I have the time, since I'm not teaching the summer quarter, and what's the use of wasting a couple of weeks just anticipating the start of classes.

SO

I drove over to Piecemakers in Costa Mesa.  It's a cute country craft store that has every kind of craft class imaginable.  They even have a restaurant in the store if you happen to be hungry while shopping=)  They also just happen to be the ONLY store in my area that carries Deco clay so I grabbed some.  

Now, being the ambitious person that I am and not knowing where or how to start, this is what my first attempt at a rose was.  I was personally happy with what I had accomplished for my first try, but my professional artist husband thought otherwise.

I was determined to make it better so on my next try I came up with this ...

I thought my rose was a big improvement, but I know that with any craft or art, it takes a lot of practice.  I spent the next couple of days creating these.

I have a long way to go in terms of improving my roses, but as you can see I am completely obsessed with making these!