An ode to pottery

Lisa Elliott
Nov 3 · 2 min read

The craft of throwing clay is therapy for the soul

Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash

There is nothing more therapeutic than throwing a hunk of clay down on the potter’s wheel and hearing that satisfying “SPLAT” as it lands near the center.

The act of coning it up and centring requires practice, patience and just the right amount of pressure and speed.

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Lisa Elliott

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Curious traveller, mother, and entrepreneur. I live in Canada with my hubby, daughter, mom and two dogs. I work full time & run a hot sauce company on the side.

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