Off the Porch and Growling

So before I talk about this weeks class, I wanted to provide an update on making the amphora. In my case its a three piece pot, the base (6 lbs), middle (3 lbs), and top (1.5 lbs). All wheel thrown and while it can be done this way it is probably not the most effective way of making amphora. I suspect, no I am sure the ancients churned them out much faster and way more effectively than I have. However I am extremely proud of my amphora and pray to the kiln gods it survives the upcoming firings.

On the left is a close up showing the opening and detail on the handles.