In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, host Nic Torres shares invaluable advice from sculptor Oscar, emphasizing the importance of mastering the basic form before experimenting with pottery. Nic recounts his own experience learning to throw a cylinder and highlights how this foundational skill is crucial for any pottery technique, whether sculpting, hand building, or graffito. Ensuring a solid basic shape can prevent future issues and make experimentation more manageable. Tune in to learn why starting with the basics is key to achieving your creative vision in pottery. Don't forget to check out Nic's free quiz to help you discover your unique pottery voice. Take this Free Quiz to see how close you are to finding your pottery voice click here to take the quiz shapingyourpottery.com/quiz