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Centered: A Beginner’s Guide to Pottery Wheel and Ceramic Techniques
Do you aspire to learn how to create beautiful, wheel-thrown pottery, but have never used clay before? Or maybe you have attempted many times to throw, but have found yourself frustrated from repeated, failed attempts. If this sounds like you, then look no further. This book holds the key to turning your frustration into success, and will take you from novice into a pottery master. Dive into the timeless art of pottery with " a Beginner's Guide to Pottery Wheel and Ceramic Techniques," your indispensable companion on the journey to mastering the craft. Whether you're a novice seeking to explore the basics or a seasoned potter looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide offers a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.
From selecting the right clay to mastering essential techniques, this book takes you through the throwing stage of the pottery-making process with clarity and precision. This book contains the secrets to mastering wheel throwing where you will discover the joy of working with your hands. Here is just a fraction of what you will
How to start and maintain your own, in-home pottery studioThe different clays, materials, and tools you will needWedging and repurposing clayCenteringConingRaising wallsThrowing various formsTrimmingDesign techniques such carving, sgraffito, and slip trailingAnd so much more!
With easy-to-follow instructions and insightful tips, "Centered" demystifies the art of pottery, making it accessible to enthusiasts of all levels. Delve into chapters dedicated to various pottery techniques each accompanied by step-by-step visual demonstrations. "Centered" equips you with the skills and confidence to bring your vision from simple clay to a beautiful finished form. Immerse yourself in the therapeutic rhythm of working with clay, and experience the satisfaction of transforming earth into art.
Featuring photography visuals, practical advice, and troubleshooting tips, this book is your go-to resource for embarking on a fulfilling pottery-making journey. Join the vibrant community of potters worldwide and unleash your creativity with " A Beginner’s Guide to Pottery Wheel and Ceramic Techniques". If you're ready to embark on your throwing journey, click "Add to Cart".
From selecting the right clay to mastering essential techniques, this book takes you through the throwing stage of the pottery-making process with clarity and precision. This book contains the secrets to mastering wheel throwing where you will discover the joy of working with your hands. Here is just a fraction of what you will
How to start and maintain your own, in-home pottery studioThe different clays, materials, and tools you will needWedging and repurposing clayCenteringConingRaising wallsThrowing various formsTrimmingDesign techniques such carving, sgraffito, and slip trailingAnd so much more!
With easy-to-follow instructions and insightful tips, "Centered" demystifies the art of pottery, making it accessible to enthusiasts of all levels. Delve into chapters dedicated to various pottery techniques each accompanied by step-by-step visual demonstrations. "Centered" equips you with the skills and confidence to bring your vision from simple clay to a beautiful finished form. Immerse yourself in the therapeutic rhythm of working with clay, and experience the satisfaction of transforming earth into art.
Featuring photography visuals, practical advice, and troubleshooting tips, this book is your go-to resource for embarking on a fulfilling pottery-making journey. Join the vibrant community of potters worldwide and unleash your creativity with " A Beginner’s Guide to Pottery Wheel and Ceramic Techniques". If you're ready to embark on your throwing journey, click "Add to Cart".
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Published April 8, 2024
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April 13, 2024
Great supplement to practical classes
I've been dabbling in pottery for five years now but am still very much a beginner. However I have enough knowledge and experience to really understand the concepts in this book and I found it very useful. It's a short book which covers all the fundamentals of pottery - to convert clay (possibly sourced from your garden!) into a pot. In between there are lots of hints to help and pitfalls to avoid from an obvious expert. For such a practical and manual process, the author skillfully explains each step clearly, though on occasion, I felt a few more photographs or diagrams with annotation would have helped. But these are minor criticisms. I found the book to be very helpful and is an excellent accompaniment to practising the art of throwing a pot.
I've been dabbling in pottery for five years now but am still very much a beginner. However I have enough knowledge and experience to really understand the concepts in this book and I found it very useful. It's a short book which covers all the fundamentals of pottery - to convert clay (possibly sourced from your garden!) into a pot. In between there are lots of hints to help and pitfalls to avoid from an obvious expert. For such a practical and manual process, the author skillfully explains each step clearly, though on occasion, I felt a few more photographs or diagrams with annotation would have helped. But these are minor criticisms. I found the book to be very helpful and is an excellent accompaniment to practising the art of throwing a pot.
April 11, 2024
Centered by Kendyl Arden
Kendyl Arden’s Centered is a very well-written book with easy flow and cadence. The book in and of itself was very well organized starting with the basics and going all the way into starting your own art studio. As a ceramics teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it incredibly helpful and will be using it as a supplemental textual reference to my teaching. The way the book is organized, it is a great asset to have to support what I am physically teaching in my class and what the students are learning. I also find it helpful to have a supplemental reference to help explain to my students what I am demonstrating in my class. Also, I found this book to be incredibly resourceful and helpful in the creation of my own, personal, home arts studio. The book gives you step by step things that you need to consider when setting up your home studio as well as how things should be done in the classroom. I highly recommend this book, and since I have read it, I find myself going back to it quite frequently as a refresher. In fact, I have already recommended this book to all of my students and friends.
Kendyl Arden’s Centered is a very well-written book with easy flow and cadence. The book in and of itself was very well organized starting with the basics and going all the way into starting your own art studio. As a ceramics teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it incredibly helpful and will be using it as a supplemental textual reference to my teaching. The way the book is organized, it is a great asset to have to support what I am physically teaching in my class and what the students are learning. I also find it helpful to have a supplemental reference to help explain to my students what I am demonstrating in my class. Also, I found this book to be incredibly resourceful and helpful in the creation of my own, personal, home arts studio. The book gives you step by step things that you need to consider when setting up your home studio as well as how things should be done in the classroom. I highly recommend this book, and since I have read it, I find myself going back to it quite frequently as a refresher. In fact, I have already recommended this book to all of my students and friends.
June 4, 2024
This is a very well written and easy to understand overview of the pottery/ceramics process.
A quick read that touches on each stage and aspect of the pottery world.
A quick read that touches on each stage and aspect of the pottery world.
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