![Although being only one of the two oboe players in the school, freshman Elise Morton said she will continue playing the instrument throughout high school. “[Playing the oboe] makes me feel special because I know Im playing a rare instrument and I love having a challenge because there’s something to improve on and get even better,” Morton said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Elise-Morton-Featured-Photo.jpg)
Beginning this year, senior Emily Perkins chose to enroll in a ceramics class and found an interesting new hobby.
“I’ve never tried it before so I thought it would be a different type of art class,” Perkins said.
In class, she has created multiple vases and bowls, but her favorite creation is a Spongebob model.
“Currently, I’m pretty excited about making a raven,” she said. “The best thing about ceramics is that you can make things that you can use.”
To make a ceramic bowl or model requires clay, a kiln, ceramics glaze and a brush. Any of which can bought at a local craft store.
“First, you have to sketch out your idea. Then, look at the piece as a whole and see what will make it look best,” Perkins explained.
Although she enjoys her new hobby, mastering the technique of modeling is the hardest part of ceramics.
