I took one pottery class as part of my courses for a minor in art. I have only photos of two that survived. One of the funnest classes ever. I especially enjoyed slapping clay on the table to get the air bubbles out.  

     •     Henri Matisse. “Creativity takes courage”

Oval Pottery
Slab work
Oval Pottery
Slab work
Base of pot
Base of pot
This is another "pot" in the shape of a castle. The tubes could be used as vases.
This is another "pot" in the shape of a castle. The tubes could be used as vases.
The base of each pot had to be in the same shape- mine were oval.
The base of each pot had to be in the same shape- mine were oval.