As if I couldn't think two women could rock even more...JoAnn and Leigh Ann created a pottery party at the Mudworks Studio that was just amazing. I had no idea how organized, fun and creative an event like that could be. Five little girls sat down to their very own set of tools and slabs of clay. They were taught the process of making a mug from start to finish. It was fun to see all of the design ideas that each came up with. I don't think I have ever seen a group of little girls concentrate so much. First, they cut out the form of the mug from a template. Next, they designed it with endless possibilities and lots of goodies to help create their vision. Assembly came next and though it was a tad tricky they did just fine. Bottoms and handles followed. Making the handles was a fun little event in itself. They picked their glaze colors and left their newly formed vessels in the safe keeping of the studio for some kiln time.
Yummy cupcakes from Kitchen Chemistry (if you haven't had there treats yet...you NEED to) and a pottery demonstration wrapped up a wonderful two hour event. I call it an event because this was no regular party. It was full of learning, laughter, creativity and FUN, FUN, FUN. The girls were thrilled and couldn't stop raving over the afternoon. JoAnn and Leigh Ann really outdid themselves...but then again they seem to do that constantly. I didn't think I could respect two cool chicks more but low and behold I can! They were a wonderful team and made for a really terrific day. I would love a reality show called Slinging Mud starring this unique duo and the rest of the crew but until they become famous I will enjoy the privilege of getting to work with them. Sure, the girls will get to take home a beautifully handcrafted keepsake from their friend's 9th birthday but something tells me they took so much more than that with them. Their hands formed the clay... but Mudworks formed the memory.
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