I loved this project. It could not have worked out better and I'm happy everything worked out okay. I love the fact that I was able to do something that really interests me and connect it with the Japanese culture. The Kawazaki family was wonderful to me and I could never repay them for the things they have all taught me. It was a fantastic experience to be able to learn a new type of ceramics, especially one that involved such exciting work.
Moto asked me today what I learned in my time at the studio. I really couldnt answer it, for more than one thing came to mind. I really think it taught me kindness, for it isnt often you find a family willing to open its doors to a stranger like my ceramics family did for me. They helped me learn their ways, gave me tips, showed me techniques, all while teaching me new ways to do ceramics. Its because of the family that I loved doing this project. I wish I was staying longer so I could see even more, though I dont take for granted any minute of time I was able to spend in the family business.
All I can really say is thank you, Kawazaki family, for everything you have shared with me. I look forward to being able to present all I have learned at my school. I hope to teach them a few things, just like you did for me.
Thanks to everyone who made this project happen. I absolutely loved every minute of it :)
-Sarah
