We [me and my wife] went back to St. Paul, worked for a…
“We [me and my wife] went back to St. Paul, worked for a year - again, I guess I would have to admit now, doing a rather shaky job of teaching people - but at the end of that year we returned to England and worked in the [Bernard] Leach Pottery for two and a half years.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author recounts a period of itinerant work, learning, and apprenticeship in pottery, highlighting perseverance despite uncertain skill levels.
In simple terms: He worked in St. Paul then at Bernard Leach Pottery, despite shaky teaching.
Embrace varied experiences and keep learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching pottery
- travel for work
- artistic growth
- career transition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did the shaky teaching role shape your later work?
- What did you learn from the Leach Pottery experience?
Skill gaps can limit teaching effectiveness and confidence.