I'm having my first ever session on the wheel tomorrow. 20 years a chef and now I'm looking for something different. I've been a fan of your work for years

@mikeu5380

2 жыл бұрын

Hi from Japan. The 'best of chefs' here have always worked with potters, as the presentation of the food is as important as the food itself! Some chefs actually design their recipes to match the plate or bowl. Best of luck to you.

@jerseyannie1268

2 жыл бұрын

I started on the wheel in January. It’s one of the better decisions I’ve made lately! I’m a nurse so not a lot of room for creativity in my career. I’ve learned A LOT from Mr. Leach’s KZread channel , (in addition to what I’ve learned from my instructor). Very informative videos!

@knightclan4

2 жыл бұрын

I recently started myself.. I love it so much I started a new business for my retirement fund. I still throw slightly wonky pots, but my wife makes them look great with glaze combinations. Good luck

@annettestanley7352

2 жыл бұрын

@@jerseyannie1268 I too am a nurse and started in January! Having great FUN. Happy potting!!!!

Simon you are so generous 🙏

The techniques and explanations are really helpful for beginners!! Thank you soooo muchhhh

Thank you for your teaching! You’re my favorite potter! ❤️

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

We try !

Very helpful….Thank you!

It's wonderful to be able to work and cure our pottery when the weather is warmer. Having to keep a garage heated cuts into the fun and profit

Great tips! Thanks Simon, I will try them. Love it how you always say "Keep practising"🙃

This is great instruction. Thank you.

Good exposure to some of the details of how and why. Your a great teacher Simon, I owe most of my pottery knowledge to you.

Aloha! Thank you for sharing your throwing 🙏 tips for success. I will definitely keep you in mind as I am looking forward to improving my skills. With much Aloha from Hawaii ...

Yes you do make it look so easy! 😀

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

Skill and fluency in anything takes time to hone.

I look forward to trying your tips out. Many thanks.

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

Yes give them a try see how you get on.

Looking forward to next weekend's workshop!

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

See you soon !

Very interesting. Now I've thrown pots for 50yrs, learnt in France where I am still. Never really thought about it before, but I don't lift the clay as you do at all, not the same fingers, on the right side between bent indexes, and never had any trouble. However I also realise that through the years I need to touch the clay less and less and use different methods which become minimal without really thinking about it. I'll give anything a try though. It's interesting to see different potter's habits. Have to look closer to other french potters I know.

Been throwing longer than I will admit to. The finger placement worked marvelously. Thank you!

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent ! Thanks for your response.

Of course using a kick wheel adds a whole new level of coordination to the whole operation.... thanks for the tips.

@hurdygurdyguy1

2 жыл бұрын

40 years ago in a college pottery class all the electric wheels were always occupied, but the lone kick wheel was never used so I learned on that and never went back!! I eventually built myself a hybrid of the Leach Treadle wheel which was the same basic style of frame but without the treadle mechanism, I loved that wheel... I'm currently retired and will probably sell most of my equipment but I will never never sell that wheel!

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

Best wheel for production throwing …I think, I’m biased of course ! A different throwing experience.

Occasionally a commercial ad on TV will have a "potter" throwing in a studio and I can instantly tell judging by the hand positions if the person is a real potter or an actor pretending to be a potter... spoiler alert: most of them are pretending!! 🤣 Love your videos! I'm a retired potter but I always like watch a realm working potter who knows what he's doing!!

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

Thx , greetings !

This video is for me. I turret fingers when throwing. I'm in control most of the time, but I do seem to lose it some pots

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

Keep practicing, make lots.

Hi Simon!!!!

@sleachpots

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Argentina !

@m.a.c.ceramica

2 жыл бұрын

@@sleachpots :)