jetharrs@pacific.telebyte.net on fri 3 may 96
Hi, Penny,
Your question about teaching yourself how to throw:
Depends upon what kind of learner you are--Your learning style.
If you can progress by trial and error, analyzing what you do and why it
works/doesn't work, then start by throwing small quantities of clay with a
form in mind. This doesn't work for some people because they get 'set' in
one style and can't change.
If you are a person who must have someone else guide you through step by
step, positioning your hands so that you know and feel at the same time
what works, then find a really good teacher and arrange for lessons.
If you are a person who can watch someone else do something and duplicate
it, search out some good videos or an instructor; maybe join a studio and
observe good throwers at work.
If you are a person who can get a good book and visualize what you should
do by the illustrations, then that's the way to go.
Don't let yourself get all tied up in worrying about it. Also, don't think
that any one of the above learning styles is 'better' than the other.
There is no such thing. People learn things in individual ways. You just
need to figure out what is best for your learning. Then GO for it! Good
luck.
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