Take your work to the next level! In
Creative Pottery
, join ceramic artist Deb Schwartzkopf and grow as a functional potter, whether your background is in wheel-throwing or handbuilding.
Start off with a quick review of where you are in your own journey as a potter. If you need to
brush up on the basics
, help setting goals, or pointers on how to
translate your inspiration into your work
, you’ve come to the right place. The rest of the book is a self-guided journey in which you can
choose the techniques and projects that interest you
:
Go beyond the basics and learn how to throw or handbuild a
bottomless cylinder
. Then explore seams and alterations for projects like an
oval serving tray
,
altered cylinder vase
, and
dessert boat
.
Learn about small changes that make a big impact, making an
asymmetrical slab plate
throwing plates
, and creating a
cake stand
Master bisque molds and use them to open a new world of possibilities. Make
spoons
, a
goblet
butter dish
, and more.
Add complexity for stunning forms, including a
pitcher
juicer
teapot
oil pourer
With
compelling galleries
artist features
guided questions
for growth throughout, this is a book for potters ready to
learn new skills
and
unlock their creativity