When the Potter turns worthless clay into a vessel fit for treasure

To a potter, clay is a marvellous thing. Holding a lump of clay in my hand, I see a myriad of minerals – feldspars, silica, alumina, iron oxide. I notice its texture, plasticity and hue. I imagine, with a rush of quiet excitement, the vessel that it would eventually become in my hands. For most … Continue reading When the Potter turns worthless clay into a vessel fit for treasure