Grandpa Spins a Clay Pot

Grandpa sits at his pottery wheel and makes a round little vase. He wears a big apron over his collared shirt to keep splashes away. His chin tucks down as he watches the clay, calm and steady. Rings circle the wheel like ripples on water.

He presses the rim with careful thumbs while his fingers shape smooth sides. The vase bulges in the middle, then narrows to a tiny neck. Gentle lines wrap around the clay to show the spin. This slow, happy work fills the page with quiet motion.

Fun Fact!

The tradition of a "gold watch" upon retirement originated in the 1940s with PepsiCo, as a symbol of "buying your time back."

Image Details

Coloring page of an elderly man wearing an apron shaping a clay pot on a pottery wheel; retirement hobby scene for kids.


Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Use terracotta for the clay, then add darker rings to show the spin.
  2. 2 Shade his hands with soft browns and tiny lines for wrinkles.
  3. 3 Give the apron splash marks with little dots and dabs.
  4. 4 Draw shelves in the background with pots and brushes if you want more detail.

Suggested Colors

Terracotta
Denim Blue
Olive Green
Warm Gray
Soft Cream

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