I initially took up pottery as a creative outlet, just something to channel my artistic side into. But before I knew it, I totally fell in love with it! There's something so magical about both handbuilding and throwing on the wheel—the tactile pleasure of shaping clay with my own hands is simply unmatched. I'm eager to soak up as much knowledge as I can, and I've been incredibly lucky to learn from some truly amazing artists right here in Austin. Every class opens up new possibilities, and I just can't wait to see where this pottery journey takes me next!