Looking back at the first year of the Pottery

I am coming up to the first anniversary of Bushey Pottery. I started my first classes in January 2018. So it is a good time to pause for thought. Its been a busy time and I've learnt so much. So glad I took so many photos of the many pieces of work that have been made by students in the classes. I have many of the same students now that started with me in January '18 which is lovely as they now feel like good friends. 
The pottery has changed in appearance as I decided to get rid of the large kitchen dresser at the beginning of the Autumn term. This helped make the studio feel lighter and increased the floor space. The shelving I added also meant more storage. At present I'm thinking of getting another shed to for walk-in storage outside but am still undecided on this.
My work in the community has grown with the monthly meetings with the Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Group. Making the Christmas decorations with them was lovely. Making extra to sell at the charity craft fair was also a highlight but exhausting. 
Only a few days until Christmas and I've still got pots that need to find their way back to their makers.