Clay can be prone to cracking and breaking, so when you begin to make pottery remember that everything you make can break at any moment.
Making pottery takes practice and familiarity with the materials and tools, but is generally forgiving to beginners. You could easily make a small pot by hand on your first try at pottery. Handbuilding is an easy technique to start with, and wheel throwing takes practice but can also be very rewarding. Clay can be prone to cracking and breaking, so when you begin to make pottery remember that everything you make can break at any moment.