Making Handles for Mugs and Jugs on the Wheel
Making Handles for Mugs and Jugs on the Wheel There is something deeply satisfying about throwing a mug on the wheel, only to realise that you now have to make…
How to Throw a Cylinder: The Foundation of Wheel Work
How to Throw a Cylinder: The Foundation of Wheel Work Every jug, mug, vase, and bottle you have ever admired on a potter's shelf began its life as a cylinder.…
How to Centre Clay on a Pottery Wheel
How to Centre Clay on a Pottery Wheel Introduction: The Foundation of Every Thrown Pot Ask any experienced potter what separates a beginner from someone who can throw consistently well,…
Slab Building Basics: Making Tiles, Boxes and Vases
Slab Building Basics: Making Tiles, Boxes and Vases What Is Slab Building? Slab building is one of the oldest and most versatile hand-building techniques in ceramics. Rather than throwing clay…
Setting Up a Home Pottery Studio: What You Need
Setting Up a Home Pottery Studio: What You Need Pottery is one of those crafts that rewards patience, practice, and a decent amount of planning before you even touch a…
UK Pottery Retreats: A Guide for Beginners
UK Pottery Retreats: A Guide for Beginners Why Pottery Retreats Are Having a Moment in the UK Across the UK, from the clay-rich hills of Staffordshire to converted barns in…
How to Find a Pottery Class Near You in the UK
How to Find a Pottery Class Near You in the UK Pottery has seen a remarkable resurgence in popularity across the UK over the past decade. From wheel-throwing evenings in…
Getting Started with Pottery and Ceramics in the UK
Getting Started with Pottery and Ceramics in the UK Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in human history, and in the UK it enjoys a particularly rich tradition -…