KERAMIC STUDIO 
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bunches of flowers often and see how much faster the lesson 
time goes. 
Now we come to the difficult part — the payment for les- 
sons. Charges vary in different localities but a dollar a lesson 
or six lessons for five dollars (payable in advance) is a moderate 
price. Before lesson time, inquire of your teacher what her 
price is and pay her when she desires you to. Some teachers 
like settlements made at the close of each lesson; this system 
does away with bookkeeping and the sending of bills. I have 
heard of people paying twenty-five cents for an afternoon's 
lesson and I have also heard of people who pay but ten cents 
for a gold (?) ring. 
Don't blame your teacher for everything. Most students 
seem to think that the firing of their china will cover any or all 
of the mistakes they have made, or that the firer, as she puts 
her best efforts into the kiln, can wave a magic wand and 
accomplish the same result. This is an erroneous idea. All 
mistakes should be corrected before the firing, not after. 
Be careful not to copy everything you see made in the 
class. At one time I had five pupils making marmalade jars 
in oranges all exactly alike. This is as tiresome to the pupils 
as it is to the teacher. Be sure to leave on time. If you are 
taking a three hour lesson, go when your time is up. If you 
try to rush part of your work, you will only spoil it, as you 
will most likely be tired. "Haste makes waste." 
Points Covered 
1. Promptness. 5. Pay on time. 
2. Own Supplies. 6. Don't blame teacher. 
3. Keep on the subject. 7. Don't copy. 
4. Study color, form, etc. 8. Leave on time. 
BREAKFAST SET— LOLA ST. JOHN 
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