Throwing My Life Away...: Surprise Dad! Merry Christmas!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Surprise Dad! Merry Christmas!

Well, I made it...all the way to Christmas day and dad knew NOTHING of my “mud-slinging” exploits! I think it was a big hit!

Dad opening his gift!

He was surprised & excited to see that I have taken an intrest in turning...boy, now the pressure is really on! Ha!

It was really nice to have the family together to share in the surprise, and we had a white Christmas! (first one in 28 years!) My next class starts on Jan 1oth, wish me luck...

I’ll keep you updated on the progress...not ready to quit my day job just yet...

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I've read that every artist has an inspiration, a muse, even a calling? Well, since I am no artist...it is safe to say that this endeavor has been, for me, simply a labor of love.

My whole life I have been surrounded by clay and potters, and their legacy. I never understood the serenity involved with creating something with your own two hands from a wad of clay. After many years of people asking me if there would be a 5th generation of Hilton potters, I stopped in October 2010 and thought...why not? Little did I know what I had gotten myself into.

What better way to start this journey than by taking an introductory class from the very same man who taught my father the basics 33 years ago? So I looked up Leon Nichols, and signed up for his class. I figured it's only appropriate that the 5th generation starts out where the 4th generation did...and I really wanted to keep it a secret from dad. (at least until Christmas, anyway)

This web page details my journey from a "mudslinger" to an aspiring "crooked little potter," an adventure I started after dad's 2010 show. And one I hope to share from here forward with him. Thank you dad, for being my inspiration...