Turns out I'm still not good at throwing. But I keep on trying! Here is what has come out so far...

The peacock guarding the door to the ceramics studio. I think it is mocking me. 

Last week's cylinder turned bowl. 

This week's cylinders that were supposed to be mug shaped. (Mine are the red clay in the front)

It may not look like much but I am starting to understand the full experience of throwing. It is as much of a physical practice as it is mental. It is all about controlling the breath, movement, pressure, time, and speed. I think I may have to start meditating before hand to get into the zen of throwing.