Can I make pottery like Florian Gadsby?

Florian Gadsby is one of my favorite artists and a potter I really look up to. His work is impeccable, and I have no business trying to recreate it, but let's see how it goes!

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[floriangadsby]

Square rim for a mug?! SQUARE RIM FOR A MUG? WHAT ON EART... Okay okay, calm down Florian, phew. You did FANTASTICALLY and this is such an interesting watch too, you've dissected me. What a glorious video, Mia, and just like you said, you learnt so much attempting somebody else's style, right? That's exactly what my apprenticeships felt like, forcing yourself to adapt and to create someone else's pots can do wonders for your own skill, and everything learnt is transferable and can be channeled back into your own work.

I appreciate all the kindnesses to no end, but hey, you're a brilliant potter with a different style and way of doing things, and that's precisely why this craft is so fascinating. It would suck if we all made the same pots.

[Funct]

I hope Florian does watch this, because you did SO GOOD! My favourite parts are when you surprised yourself with how well you executed some of these very intimidating techniques.

[ReneJethmal]

I am no potter. But I watch two pottery channels. Yours and Florian's. My takeaway from this wonderful experiment is that you never know what you can do until you try!

[luiztakara]

Before clicking in this video, I literally thought "this is the best crossover ever", that is how much I admire both of you haha

[emmemcginnis]

I never realized how technically impressive Florian’s work was! I have zero experience with pottery, so your telling us about the differences was very interesting. He makes it look easy

[wartris]

OKAY. The click bait worked.

EDIT* I think you did well! :) As an artist that trained in academia, I want you to know that the feeling is 100% mutual when it comes to training. There is something beautiful and out-of-reach to the work you make when it isn't influenced by academia (or traditional forms of training in any art & craft). I think it is important to acknowledge the differences without saying one is "better" than another!

You're super talented and you gained a new subscriber!

[micahv]

Please don't be so hard on yourself Mia! Just because you're not traditionally trained doesn't mean that you can't excel at your style of pottery. Florian may be a precision machine, but you excel at organic shapes. I don't know that Florian's need for precision would allow him to create completely organic flowing pieces like you do. And the pieces that you make are beautiful! So, please don't sell yourself short. Especially when you are still young, and have many years left to hone your craft. ❤

[calebwarnock]

"I believe in us" lol -- we are just sitting here watching in delight, you are doing all the work! We believe in you, and Florian. Great fun video.

[laryvro]

You did it so well, and it almost made me cry when you finished trimming the bowls and gave such a genuine smile 😭😭😭

[SylviaMallory]

Ahhh! Florian will be so proud! And thank you for being so vulnerable.

Now I want Florian to make some of your pieces. 🎉

[Angelika_Johanna]

I started throwing about 2 years ago and learned almost everything about throwing and trimming by watching and dissecting florians videos, which are amaaazing and super educational - BUT watching You as an experienced potter trying and struggling yourself, really reminded me how crazy complex his technique is, and that I should never pressure myself to recreate his perfection, as i sometimes do. I really needed this, thank you so much for your honest and inspiring, playful approach to learning - i really love your videos (& pots!)

[juliejoanlanne]

You should feel so proud of your work ! You do have a lot in common with the great pottery Master Mr. Gasby : you're both great teachers, you're very generous with your work and share it with the world and your videos are amazing ! Thanks for everything 👏 Bravo !

[ArtemensiaK]

I've followed you and Florian and I think you both are equally stunning in your craft. Both of your channels have something wonderfully unique. I love watching both types of videos.

[theshockzone]

Awesome work. My top 2 potters on YT.

[Cobra_Laser_Face]

I'm a self learner less than a year into my journey telling myself the same things you are telling yourself at the 13:12 mark. But from my perspective, you are Florian, cause I came here to learn from you. Imposter syndrome is a funny thing. Thank you for putting it all out there for people to learn from. 🙏

[mochiskcreateartscience]

Well done! I'm a beginner, self taught the past 6 months, but with a job and hectic life. I love watching your channel, but yes, when I found Florian last winter (and so many like yourself), I was having trouble and it was when I'd try to replicate a piece, I placed his video over my wheel and wow that helped so much. Just a different solution after trying a few other ways. BTW you're just fine, I was a painter for 40 years and went to art school with an excellent ceramics program (KCAI early 80's) but I never was able to get it as an elective and always wanted to, so now I am. I realize my old classmates may be masters now at their craft, but that doesn't deter me from trying it now. In fact they have been encouraging me. I think what I can bring in printmaking, painting, and sculpture can be of essence to what I create in ceramics. Pardon my monologue.

[lauraserwe]

Love his work, and it’s sooo hard to purchase any of it. This is genius and that’s how I was taught in my creative writing classes in school. Study and imitate and then make it your own. I’d love to see more videos like this.

[zkjilro]

first' you are so brave, second, soooo funy, you are good as you are, that is way we all watch what you do and teach

[rachelz]

I love Florian - his voice is so calming. I found your channel after watching his. I like how you are so relatable. You both have great, enjoyable content. Thank you!!

[prairietn]

GIRL!!!! At 15:15 I felt the pride you had in your work! Well done! I'm also a self taught potter and though I have many fails, I do a happy dance in my studio when I get something right!!! Great job!!!