British director Nick Bennett 's latest film is a portrait of Wales-based studio potters James and Tilla Waters, at work in their Carmarthenshire studio.
If only most movies were shot so carefully, richly, and tastefully as this video. The light, airy feel and nude toned composition of the making of the mug, then the dark, heavy, shadows and heavy sparks of red flame, the cobalt of the oven, the earthy browns of the paint, the porcelain delicateness of the glaze captured in how fragile the piece seems with its bone white complexion.... if only.
Back in the eighties I used to make pottery in a club in Hungary ran by an archaeologist. The creative environment and collective spirit paired with individual artistic manifestation was everything one wanted. It was so enriching. Now living in Canada seeing people drinking cafe from disposable paper cups is something I still have to reconcile with. People earn more money and yet they are bankrupt in more than one way. Most people in Canada cannot afford taking pottery and taking time off from their busy life. Often people are spending hours commuting and serving their masters. What a wonderful world!
@@daveowens Of course not. It was more of a way to say that in a money driven world we lost the sense of nowness. It does not have to be pottery. It could be anything. Most people work too hard just to get ahead. How many can afford to get lost in their own creative world and not worry about paynig bills and get their kids through university. Freedom from self imposed slavery.
@@cliff_see Exactly! That's what I am talking about. Just work at 2 or 3 jobs commute 2-3 hours on a daily base, drink some beer or Timmies and watch some hockey. Seems perfect for most in Canada where the majority cannot even speak the two official languages. Sense of freedom, art. culture.literature, meaningful travel and understanding man's devine nature are sure not for everybody.
Appreciate the videographer who took these macro shots cause it's so satisfying to watch. You can see how an artist works precisely with their hands just amazing how God made us
Funny tht i should read this comment now...half an hour ago I was watching something..an American woman asked her husband if he wanted coffee ..when he said yes she poured him a cup and walked away. I wondered "but what about the milk? " . Im not British Im Indian ..Here i ve only seen "edgy " people having black coffee. Or lactose intolerant ones.
Perfect little film on throwing. All the elements were in sync. Composition and sound and rhythm. Art is philosophy made tangible, and this succeeded admirably. Will add this to my students must watch list. My wheel and Kiln are at school and the plague has removed that joy from me for now. But I am building a new studio so by fall they should be home with me. There is joy in building a studio as well, but not the easy peace of throwing.
I'm a big mug collector. I usually collect mugs from theatre shows I like. or from artists. or some that people give me. I would love to learn to make my own. The energy in there is so peaceful it's warming. Loved this video. and love that we get to see how a mug is made. simply gorgeous. would love to find a place and try make some
this really captures the feelings I get when I work with clay, including the rough and messy parts, like attaching a handle, or working with a lot of water on the wheel.
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Makes me want to drop whatever I am doing and make mugs. For life.
You should do it . It's always a good time to start
Same here
please don't drop that cup though
or make tea ... for life.
@@TheCompleteGuitarist That would be wonderful too.
If only most movies were shot so carefully, richly, and tastefully as this video. The light, airy feel and nude toned composition of the making of the mug, then the dark, heavy, shadows and heavy sparks of red flame, the cobalt of the oven, the earthy browns of the paint, the porcelain delicateness of the glaze captured in how fragile the piece seems with its bone white complexion.... if only.
that was incredibly satisfying to watch.
You really need a life, bud!
@@slickster2880 strange comment.
@@slickster2880 and yet here you are commenting... You're the one who needs a life guy 😂
@@elitheowl3896 Stick your comment up your ass Eli!
I was immediately bugged by the sound and music, couldn't watch longer than 10 seconds.
Back in the eighties I used to make pottery in a club in Hungary ran by an archaeologist. The creative environment and collective spirit paired with individual artistic manifestation was everything one wanted. It was so enriching. Now living in Canada seeing people drinking cafe from disposable paper cups is something I still have to reconcile with. People earn more money and yet they are bankrupt in more than one way. Most people in Canada cannot afford taking pottery and taking time off from their busy life. Often people are spending hours commuting and serving their masters. What a wonderful world!
Cheers from Hungary!
That doesn't mean we should though. :D
@@daveowens Of course not. It was more of a way to say that in a money driven world we lost the sense of nowness. It does not have to be pottery. It could be anything. Most people work too hard just to get ahead. How many can afford to get lost in their own creative world and not worry about paynig bills and get their kids through university. Freedom from self imposed slavery.
What should people in Canada be doing instead of working,,?
@@cliff_see Exactly! That's what I am talking about. Just work at 2 or 3 jobs commute 2-3 hours on a daily base, drink some beer or Timmies and watch some hockey. Seems perfect for most in Canada where the majority cannot even speak the two official languages. Sense of freedom, art. culture.literature, meaningful travel and understanding man's devine nature are sure not for everybody.
Beautifully shot, beautiful items produced - richly rewarding.
Oh ThankYou! How beautiful. The cup , the quality of the video, all perfect and beautiful.
This made me remember taking pottery years ago. Used to go after work and just calm down after a long day. I miss it. Maybe I'll take a class.
Did you look to see if there are any local amateur pottery clubs/lessons that you could check out?
Lucky you. I badly want to learn pottery but we don't have it in my town.
If you haven't done it yet, do it! What's to lose?
Farisa Smith me too
Did you ever take that class?
I love everything about this film!!
Shoutout to whoever shot and edited this, it was like a work of art
Appreciate the videographer who took these macro shots cause it's so satisfying to watch. You can see how an artist works precisely with their hands just amazing how God made us
That looks like the best cup of tea anyone has ever had in their life
Looks can be decieving.
@@TheCompleteGuitarist Booo.
@@TheCompleteGuitarist This ONE ISN'T, Walter B.Memphis.
@@ziraprod6090 I second THAT BOOO,!!! Walter B.Memphis. 👍✏🌟✌🏼💯
This is the most beautiful thing I saw today. I am in tears.
I didn't want this to end.
Me neither...if only they will make a thousand more like this.
A wonderful Film. Trank you
What an amazingly pieceful shortmovie. I enjoyed it, thanks. Simone from Antwerp
This video was the best thing I've watched in a very very long time! The craftsmanship is incredible! Absolutely love it!
Its so therapeutic to watch
Beautiful craftsmanship.
Thank YOU.
When I was a kid my mom used to work making ceramics, this video made me remember that time and bring me so many good memories
Yes,My Mom and her great friend,Had a pottery club,They made Amazing Things,Still HAVE MOST of them,from late Suxties,Seventies..
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video or film. It’s amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful artistry
Soo beautiful job .
I only realized this was British after I saw the tea poured into the milk.
Funny tht i should read this comment now...half an hour ago I was watching something..an American woman asked her husband if he wanted coffee ..when he said yes she poured him a cup and walked away. I wondered "but what about the milk? " . Im not British Im Indian ..Here i ve only seen "edgy " people having black coffee. Or lactose intolerant ones.
That tea deserves a two year prison sentence.
@@iang1119 Oh yes indeed, it almost ruined the whole video.
Skwrl Fuzz Sri Lankans add tea and milk too... No wait... It was introduced by British
*facepalm*
@@malithtennakoon6314 Doesn't look like Sri Lanka nor Sri Lankans in the video.
Excellent film. Wonderfully directed and shot.
Incredibly calming. A comfort zone full of peace.
I could watch this ALL DAY LONG
A visual feast! Loved this video... Great content... Amazing style
There is nothing more satisfying than making your own mug and have a tea!
I could watch this all day 💔
Perfect little film on throwing. All the elements were in sync. Composition and sound and rhythm. Art is philosophy made tangible, and this succeeded admirably. Will add this to my students must watch list. My wheel and Kiln are at school and the plague has removed that joy from me for now. But I am building a new studio so by fall they should be home with me. There is joy in building a studio as well, but not the easy peace of throwing.
macro love !!
wonderful job, sound and image.. just perfect! thanks
Love this video! Pure zen...
Stayed glued to this video, dont know why !
Beautiful.
So breathtaking!
Why do I feel a tingle in my mouth...I like it
makes me want to drop out of school and just learn a craft and live off of that
i love watching pottery videos but this was next level with the sound
I'm a big mug collector. I usually collect mugs from theatre shows I like. or from artists. or some that people give me. I would love to learn to make my own. The energy in there is so peaceful it's warming. Loved this video. and love that we get to see how a mug is made. simply gorgeous. would love to find a place and try make some
Prioritise this. Do it.
Me too.
I felt such a sense of calm while watching this. Cathartic indeed!
what a gorgeous little film.
I feel so calm watching this....
such a peaceful and soothing video
How beautiful, what a love for a product, what a calmness, what a "now"ness….
physical, earthy,dreamy, fantastic editing!.
i could watch this for _hours_
Beautifull movie of precision art and emotional at work.
This video just changed my day. Thank you.
Satisfying. Perfect direction. Kudos to the maker(s).
so beautifull
So relaxing to watch.
Amazing work ! Both by Nick Bennett and of course, by James & Tilla Waters
Well shooted and well edited. It is very peaceful and joyful to watch this. Thanks.
This is so calming. Thank you.
So peaceful to watch. Loved it!
Sounds are special beautiful as is the whole artist's work. Beauty in process.
Thanks to a great video and editing, a "simple" tea cup becomes art and gains respect for a job well done,...nice cup of tea...
Its just so amazing how they make it
I was constantly on edge right from the moment he put the mug in the kiln. Thankfully it did not break! 😌
Love how this is made
How beautiful to watch!
Brazillian based potter here.. I hope someday meet you! You have a great and beaultiful work
Absolutely wonderful!
Mesmerizing!
Art work ,one of the reason why it worth living thanks for sharing Sir 🙏🏻⚜️🎩🎩
my day just got 100% better
hypnotising
Beautiful artwork and beautiful cinematography. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Just beautiful!
peaceful to watch in this lockdown season....
This is perfect on so many levels
Beautiful!!!
oh thats such a pleasure to watch this film
Beautifully done
Gorgeous.
Sencillamente Hermosos. Bravo. Muchísimas gracias. Un enorme abrazo desde España.
That was wonderful. What a gift to us all.
Thank you. 5.01 min of pure joy.
this really captures the feelings I get when I work with clay, including the rough and messy parts, like attaching a handle, or working with a lot of water on the wheel.
June 2020 FFS ... ASMR effects ... love it!
This is perfection
Everything is perfect. Made me feel happy🔮
Wonderful little video. I really enjoyed it 😁❤️
Stunningly beautiful
Very poetic, I love it
beautiful.
Hard honest work is a beauty
Pottery is Simply fabulous, to take a lump of sticky 'earth' and make it not only into Something beautiful but also useful is amazing.
So poetic- the ritual...
SOoooo ~ Satisfying video! It makes me comfortable.
So marvellous this video 💗
beautiful．
Preciosas jarras. Adoro la cerámica....les sigo!!!
Your way of making videos and sound seems like it is a part of me. Thank you so much for making these videos
Now I want to take a ceramics course. Beautiful work.
Refreshingly beautiful & very satisfying .. 🙌
so relaxing...
Zen like satisfaction. Thank you.
Beautiful ❤️
Love all the short movies on Nowness.