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 best-selling 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?
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.