My mother-in-law, a.k.a. Zan’s grandmother, a.k.a. M-M, is a potter, and has converted the basement of her home into a pottery studio.
You know what’s really cool when you’re five years old? What’s really cool is when your grandmother has a pottery studio in her basement.


Amazing shot!
I just love it when kids get their creative juices going! Hopefully pottery becomes a passion for your boy!
Too cool! Hoping to turn my basement into a pottery studio someday…yeah, when my 4 children grow up and move out…like 15 years from now. It is an amazing lesson that your son is learning – that his influence (the pressure and movement of his own hands) can create something useful and/or beautiful. Kudos to M-M for giving her grandchildren such an experience!
That is really cool!
Excellent shot! What amazing experiences he’s going to have there.
Just linked to your blog from Pioneer Woman’s blog for the first time today. I have to say I’m quickly becoming hooked. This picture is incredible. I am imagining all the fun things you could do in Photoshop! Make everything black and white except for his hands – fun! Anyway, glad I found your blog and photo of the day.
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