SIMON LEACH - Learning from Guy Wolff !

[potterylady1]

That was great!

[averyaccordion]

he is my uncle. I am 13, and just wanted to see if he is on youtube.

[LemonLimeLaughter]

I want my own studio so bad, i started throwing three weeks ago and can only do it three times a week. Can't get enough of it

[robinturns]

wow, impressive.

Thanks Simon and Guy

[writernit]

Is that Wolff of the South Whidbey Island Wolff Pottery?

[guywolff]

I will have to look up where that is .. Im in Bantam Connecticut about 100 miles north of New York City . All the best , Guy

[robsparty78]

simply amazing

[PaisleyPlace]

Is it possible to implement using the forearm in a manner to help with coning down when the potter has ulnar neuropathy? (nerve damage from scar tissue running the length of the ulnar nerve that affects the nerve controlling the pinky, ring, & part of middle finger causing pain & loss of sensation). I've learned great tips that help prevent aggravation of the nerve but never knew of this method. At times, esp when dealing w/hard clay it feels as if I'm fighting the clay causing irritation.

[guywolff]

Throwing should not be painful. The old time potters over and over again said in many different ways "let the wheel do the work" . Work on the wheel is "compressive". There are tons of ways around using up your body . The number one rule though is if you have been doing a lot of pots and the next day you are used up you are over working something. What ever part of your body is complaining should help you call up your own answer around the problem. Good luck , yours Guy

[SwGkentuckyC]

well said

[bitfolky]

this little vid changed my whole throwing technique!! then i checked out some of guy's other vids and i got that pretty shape and 14 or so inches with 5 lbs, no problem! i NEVER get that high.

thank you so much.

[guywolff]

Its great to hear this clip has been a help to you . Thanks Simon !!

[potterybysybil]

Simon a joy to meet you at the conference

hope you enjoyed your "pig pickin" and "hush puppies", regular food for us here in the south. thanks for signing my tool kit. I will treasure it and promise to use it. ha

sybil NC

[MamereClaire]

Thank you for introducting us to Guy.

[jtdoggage]

got any tips for when im centering? i get it almost perfect but i cant make totally centered. thanks

[guywolff]

The one thing students do a lot is not keep steady for a full rotation . Everything you ask the clay to do must be kept to for a complete rotation. SO say if you are pushing on the clay and you let off pressure unevenly the clay that was on center will go out of center again. Good luck and have fun , Yours Guy

[xxsolidshrimpxx]

my two favorite potters. this is most excellent!

[mugmkr]

Nice treat to see two master potters in the studio. The spirit of sharing knowledge and techniques is one of the wonderful things that sets potters apart. Thanks for a great clip!

Owen

[leeuw666]

simon and guy...

where are you both....???? we want more great video's, verry verry nice work Guy!

Gerda from Belgica :-)))

[guywolff]

Thanks Gerda for the kind words.. Simon came to visit me in North Eastern USA . Bantam Connecticut to be exact . All the best , Guy

[sullicorbitt]

Simon, this has to be one of my favorite videos! Thanks for posting it, truly amazing.

Sheila

[potpourripot]

What an intresting video! It was great to see you both! Thanks. :)

[dogpotter]

Simon thank you and Guy both for the video I enjoy watching and learning, It gives me inspiration to make my own pottery.

Dean

[benwolffpottery]

Simon it was a pleasure to meet you and to make pots with you. Thank you so much for the tool you gave me. Hope you come back to the states soon.

Ben Wolff

[thelyzardiam]

Amazing, just amazing. I have been doing wheel throwing for just under a year now and I am facinated with watching people throw large pieces. The largest I have thrown is a 19 pound platter. I can appreciate the skill it takes to throw things that large. Im not quite there yet. I haven't been taught how to use your body in different positions to work that much clay yet. You are welcome to pay a visit to Jacksonville Florida at Florida Community College at Jacksonville anytime Simon and Guy!

[smathewspots]

Simon - I had a question for Guy about one of his pots I saw at Cockerals in MO , it is open like a bell on the bottom with a small lid on the top; what is the pot used for? - Skip

[DASRAY]

Is it a Rhubarb Forcer?

I'd like to hear more about these myself!

This video with Guy is out of this world Thanks so Much you Two!!!

DebraRay

[guywolff]

Hello Skip . Bell jars or cloches are for blanching plant matter when made out of clay. You put them over rhubarb and endive to make it white. The french say it changes the flavor of some plants . They are fun to make though ;thrown first upside down and then turned over when a little harder and finished with a small galleried lid added afterwards . That would be an interesting clip to do .. All the best , Guy

[gariverpotter]

Simon - as you can see, you have quite a network of people who would pay for a workshop with you here in the states - just a thought...

[smathewspots]

Simon and Guy - super video, thanks; Simon, do you think Guy could try that on your wheel? :) Guy, I saw some of your pots "and company" that is, at a store close to my house in MO, Cockerals General Store. Thanks again, great stuff - Skip

[leeuw666]

NICE!! Is this a metal rib that Guy use?

Many greetings to you Simon and Guy!

Gerda - Belguim

[guywolff]

Hello Gerda, I did answer this but it did not stick for some reason .Maybe I hit discard by mistake .. . My rib is metal ( rusting Steel so I have to keep it dry when not in use) and the original was given me by Frank Parsley who was big-ware thrower at Branham's Pottery North Devon years and years ago .He was the flowerpot maker for the Queen Mother. A great potter . . I love hard ribs for pushing against and compressing the material . All the best , Guy

[TheDraindeimo]

@guywolff Hey Guy, im sort of a novice to the sculpting world, on that note, i have a question for you. When you said " leave about 4" in between your fingers, what if your pot doesnt include the height of even 4 inches? How much distance should i leave there?

Thanks

[judyyama]

Hey Simon, I am so happy to see you having some fun with guy and the mega pots. Are you musical as well? Thanks,

Judy, CA

[dapottery]

That envy, you two together!

[claymoma]

beautifil pots, you both make it look so simple.

Thanks for the Video and welcome to the states Simon.

Warm regards from Debbie in Flroida

[tripanfal]

Great video. I was in Sheffield picking up supplies and was going to drive down, but the weather was LOUSY. You're so close, I'd love to just shake your hand :)

[Mickey1Art]

What % of  grog is in the clay body?

[jasonlajoie]

None, they drank it all at lunch.

[guywolff]

Hi , My red clay has something like 15 pounds large sand and 10 pounds fine sand to a 150 batch of redart (100) fireclay(30) and ball (20). The white clay is Amherst 9/11 andfeels like it dose have a little grog .

[Mickey1Art]

Thanks, I have been mixing 100 lbs goldart and 15 lbs goldart fired to cone 05. I fire to cone 6. It works fine for smaller pieces so far. I don't think it will work for a 25 pounder. Although after this clip's tip on wrist protection I might just try a 25 lb udu. Thanks again for all the helpfull information.

[neofox462]

If you do come,we live in garden valley idaho if you have extra time,it would be nice if you came by.

[neofox462]

Simon will you be comeing near idaho?

I've been watching your videos and if you come near idaho,I'd like to meet you.

I just got my own wheel about a week ago,

and everyone says im really good.All the high schoolers who have been throwing for years are jealeus.

[jasonlajoie]

I just have to say it, there is no "near Idaho".

[1biokath]

Last night was so much fun with the both of you. Guy, thank you again for bring Simon to Wesleyan Potters. I'm hooked on the videos and heading to my studio. XXX Kathy Hoar

[chaileig]

Absolutely brilliant!!! Thank you Simon and Guy!

[kroraven]

OMG Your in my state, wish I knew a head of time ;-D Oh well it's a great video. Seeing you two really makes me want to forget everything I have to do and do my pottery!!! only! and exclusively! Have a nice trip home Simon.

Karen CT ;-{

[kruklena]

Well, you guys are truly impressive! I can MAYBE do that if i keep practising for like 5 years... Thanks for the video! =) /L

[madpotter1]

Basically, wow.

[guywolff]

Last night I drove Simon over to Middletown Ct to Wesleyan Potter's .He had a very appreciative audience and a fine time was had by all. Simon is an even better teacher in person then on his great clips. I would recommend to every pottery club in America to invite Simon back to the USA for workshops. Today is our last day working together. My son Ben and some of the Wesleyan potters will be here today for the finally .I cant thank Simon enough for the work of getting here, All the best. Guy

[potterybysybil]

amazing to watch that much clay move so

fast. thanks for the video. learn more and

more each day.

sybil in NC

[credenza1]

Its like Billy Joel and Elton John.  Thanks, Simon.

[Redshift21]

Proof you never stop learning

[guywolff]

I got as much from Simon as he got from me . I cant thank him enough for the great visit .

[youngpotter10]

that was great cant wait to try it thanks for the video

[lorepaisa]

Simon, do you ever attend NCECA?

[sleachpots]

Hi ...Never have done ..what is it ? SL

[lorepaisa]

NCECA stands for National Council on Education for the Ceramic arts....its a huge national convention in the U.S. for ceramicists...alot of the 'big names' give demonstrations, retailers of ceramic tools materials and equipment showcase their products, there are lectures, and there's even a dance on the last day! Its alot of fun.

[guywolff]

Simon they would love you ..Mr Leach gives a great lecture as everyone at Wesleyan Potters can attest .Have a good flight to NC.

[DirtKickerStudio]

Hey Simon, If you were on my side of the Country I would invite you to go snow skiing!!!

ROCK-N-ROLL GUY!!!!!!

[ThatLynnGirl]

LOVE SEEING YOU TWO TOGETHER! Now will you be singing too? I'd pay to see that! :-)

[mudpuppy61]

Wow!! The throwing speed and that amount of clay is amazing! Very cool!

[joealanouf]

totaly awseom. i watch wolfs videos. you both are grate teachers and inpireing people. this is a cool video.

hope to see more.

peace! joe

[love2bestowe]

it takes me 3 times the amount of time to throw something 20 times smaller than that! AMAZING! I wish I had that talent.

[weeknightingale]

Wow! Nice to see you both together! Great! You both are Amazing!

[adlesk54]

Hey Simon,

thanks so much for sharing your visit... unfortunately I could not make it up to Conn. to pay you all a visit... Hope you are enjoying your trip to the US!!

Safe home,

Sue.