The Complete Pottery Course

by Susan Peterson

This book is designed as a practical handbook of pottery and should prove of interest to students and amateur potters. The topics covered include an introduction to ceramics and clay, handbuilding techniques, the potter's wheel, design, decoration, application, kilns and firing. The instructions are illustrated to aid the reader in the understanding of the various techniques. The book also includes an introduction to the history of ceramics and clay pottery, the leading potters through history and a selection of contemporary potters working today.

368 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

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