No one has yet suggested a June challenge, so I thought I’d throw an idea into the ring 😊 After my recent visit with Lucy at West2Ceramics, we were chatting about doing a glaze challenge where a randomizer chooses 2–3 glazes for us to put directly onto a finished piece 😳 Now for some people, that probably sounds completely normal… but for me? Absolutely not 🤣 I ALWAYS test first. Always. So the idea of surrendering control and glazing an actual piece with combinations I haven’t carefully planned genuinely makes me feel anxious. But it also made me realise something… So much growth seems to happen when we push slightly beyond the things that feel safe and comfortable. Sometimes we avoid things because they genuinely intimidate us a little: • a process • a technique • a glaze • a form • sharing our work publicly • joining a live call • starting a YouTube channel • speaking up in the community • trying something we might “fail” at And yet when we finally take that step, we often end up experiencing things we never otherwise would have. Sometimes it’s a beautiful result. Sometimes it’s learning. Sometimes it’s confidence. Sometimes it’s simply realising:✨ “Actually… I CAN do this.” ✨ What I love so much about this community is how we all seem to help each other grow in different ways every single day 💜 So rather than making this just a glaze randomizer challenge, I wondered if June could simply become: ✨ Push Past Your Comfort Zone ✨ Your challenge can be completely personal to YOU. Maybe that means: • trying a new process or technique • using glazes you normally avoid • experimenting with a form you’ve never attempted • handbuilding instead of wheel throwing • carving, texture or decoration • finally reglazing that failed piece • posting your work online more • joining a Skool call for the first time • starting a YouTube or Instagram account • or letting randomness choose your glazes 😅 This isn’t about perfection. Its about experimenting, learning, sharing and maybe surprising ourselves a little along the way 💜

I've taken @Sarah Hallam advice and added more height. Is there anything I can do better?

For those of you who could not join us live yesterday, or would like to watch the session again, the recording of yesterday’s Group Call is now available. 📹💛 I’d also like to remind you about our upcoming 24 Hour Community Call this weekend. 🎉 We will be spending a lot of time together, and I’d love for as many of you as possible to stop by. 🌍☕ Please remember: there is absolutely no pressure to stay for long periods of time. 💕 You can join and leave whenever it suits you using the Live button. Whether you have five minutes or a few hours, we would be happy to see you there. 😊 The idea is simply to create an opportunity for everyone, regardless of their time zone or schedule, to spend some time together. ⏰✨ As a small challenge, I would love for everyone who joins to share one of their favorite pottery pieces. 🏺❤️ It could be something you have made recently, an older piece you are especially proud of, something you purchased, or even a piece that was gifted to you. 🎁 If you would like, tell us a little story about it, how it came to be, why it is special, or what it means to you. I think it will be a wonderful way for us to get to know each other better through the work and objects we love. ✨🤗 I am also hoping to get a kiln firing started on Friday so that we can do a live kiln opening on Saturday. 🔥🏺 If everything works out, I would love to combine it with a YouTube video as well. 🎥 I am still figuring out the logistics, but I think it could be a lot of fun. 😄 Many of you have mentioned that you would love to meet some of our Australian potters, 🇦🇺🦘 and this weekend everyone will have the chance to connect with community members from all over the world. 🌎💛 I am really looking forward to spending the weekend with you all. 🥰 Join whenever you can, stay as long as you would like, and let’s make it a fun and memorable event together. ✨🎉 See you this weekend! ❤️

Look for Even Keel Pottery on YouTube. He has some stunning glazes.

Just uploaded a kiln opening