Kim Colton Pottery

Here’s a mom and son getting it done. Even a five year old can make pottery. Classes are available and fun.

Udu (African drum) a musical instrument and utilitarian vessel
used to carry water. 10″ tall 10″ wide. Hand made using the coiling technique then carved with a swirl design. Taping on the small hole on the side gives a nice drum sound that resingates through the round body. No two Udu’s will ever sound a like.
The glaze is a two tone Shino. Rust colored where applied lighty and creamy white where heavy.

Friday for the arts at the Petersburg Regional Art Center was a big success and I had two pieces in the all media show. My finished (finally!) cat and the N.C. inspired jar. Thanks to everyone who came out in support of the arts!

Here’s a picture of K.T., number one studio student assistant, mixing up some new glazes. It’s exacting work…lots of math and precise measurement.  She’s got it all under control.

Starting May 13th, I’ll be giving both beginning and intermediate pottery classes at the Dinwiddie Recreation Center. The schedule is as follows:

Session 1: Wednesdays, May 13th – July 1st • $45.00 – Supplies Included!

Beginner – 6:00pm-6:55pm • Intermediate – 7:00pm-7:55pm

For more info, contact the Dinwiddie Recreation Center or download a flyer.

Here are some pictures from a recent class at Carver Elementary in Henrico Virginia. These kids did a great job creating moons and masks with clay.