Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241381851 ISBN 13: 9780241381854

Publisher: DK, 2019

Synopsis

Discover everything you need to know to create beautiful ceramics and unleash your pottery potential!

Want to start exploring your creativity with clay and find harmony working with your hands?
Or are you looking to expand your range of skills as a potter? Then Complete Pottery Techniques is the book for you!

With the expert advice of makers working across a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary - Complete Pottery Techniques helps you master every skill needed to bring your ideas to life.

Dive straight in to discover:

-A wide range of pottery forming techniques equipping you with everything you need to bring your designs to life.
-Stunning showcase spreads for each section including beautiful close-up photography.

Did you know that pottery has become a very popular wellness trend in recent years due to its relaxing and restorative qualities? With the expert advice of makers working across a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary - Complete Pottery Techniques can help you master every skill needed to bring your ideas to life.

From modelling to moulding, slabbing to sprigging, this all-encompassing pottery book is a one-stop guide to develop your design skills, taking an in-depth look at forming, decorating and firing, whilst featuring vivid photographs of inspirational pieces to show you what you can achieve using different pottery techniques.

A must-have volume for both pottery beginners and intermediate potters seeking a technical guide alongside their pottery class, or potters of any level seeking inspiration for their ceramic projects.

So whether you're looking to take up a new hobby this New Year, or you simply want to connect with this craft as a form of relaxation and mindfulness, Complete Pottery Techniques can teach you tonnes of techniques and tips so you can master your pottery skills and create beautiful art along the way!

About this title

About the Author

Jess Jos, creative consultant and main author, is an experienced potter and teacher. She enjoys experimenting with wheel-thrown and handbuilt pieces, creating bespoke commissions for private clients and restaurants. Jess has a BA in Ceramics from Camberwell Art College and is a craftsperson in residence at Stepney City Farm, London. Several other contributors ensure the book covers a broad range of styles.

From the Back Cover

Want to start exploring your creativity with clay and find harmony working with your hands? Or looking to expand your range of skills as a potter?

Complete Pottery Techniques is for you.

Beginning with such basics as preparing and storing clay and developing your design skills, the book then takes an in-depth look at forming, decorating, and firing.

Beautiful photographs of inspirational pieces show you what you can achieve using different techniques.

With the expert advice of makers working across a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary - Complete Pottery Techniques helps you master every skill needed to bring your ideas to life.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241381851
• ISBN 13: 9780241381854
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256