Essential Ceramics Skills

Ready, set, throw! If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel, or if you have ever taken a class and walked away wishing you knew more, you've come to the right place.⍾Welcome to the wheel, from artist and instructor Julia Claire Weber. In “The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing”, you'll find all you need to develop the skills (and patience) you need to make your first forms. You'll start at the beginning of the process with a tour through a typical ceramics studio, a discussion of the best clays for throwing, as well as a variety of centering methods. Then unleash your creativity with the chapters that follow. You'll find:⍾• Starter projects like cups, bowls, and plates to hone your skills.⍾• Tutorials on important topics like trimming and handles.⍾• A unique decal workshop, unlocking the potential of image transfer.⍾⍾Throughout the book, skill-building is front and center, with tips and tricks to help you crack the code and make pieces you're proud of. Gallery work from some of today's top artists are sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first?

Join ceramic artist Emily Reinhardt to learn how to decorate pottery surfaces with glazes, gold luster, patterns and marks, inlay designs, dimensional shapes, and much more. With an emphasis on learning new skills, having fun, and embracing imperfection, “The Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery” supports your creative process as you explore: • Basic information on working with clays as well as materials used for decorating. • Tutorials on color theory, combining form and function, and the importance of keeping a sketchbook. • Beginner-friendly projects that show how to apply surface-design techniques to simple pieces such as coasters, a cheeseboard, a wall hanging, plates, tumblers, vases, planters, and more. Throughout the book, skill-building is front and center, with tips and tricks to help you crack the code and make pieces you're proud of. Gallery works from some of today's top ceramics artists is sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first? For beginners and those returning to ceramics, “The Essential Ceramics Skills” series from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively.

Join the home pottery revolution!⍾Whether you have access to a communal studio or not, hand building projects can travel just about anywhere. Take your clay outside or work at the kitchen table, with instruction from bestselling ceramics author Sunshine Cobb. In this book, you'll find all the necessary fundamentals, including a thorough discussion of clay as well as helpful tips for keeping your body and mind in top shape. Then pick the path that's right for you in the chapters that follow.⍾Develop new skills and unlock your own creativity as you explore:⍾• Sculptural projects like miniature animals and plants.⍾• Functional items like scoops, a citrus reamer, and a coffee pour-over vessel.⍾• Mixed media projects including a candlestick holder, mobile, and a soap dish. All along the way, skill-building is front and center, with conversational instructions and tips to help you make pieces you're proud to show off. Gallery work from some of today's top artists are sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first?