{"title":"Julia Claire Weber","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulia Claire Weber offers insightful and accessible guides that celebrate creativity within the arts and crafts. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing\u003c\/em\u003e, provide clear instruction and inspiration for both newcomers and experienced artists seeking to deepen their practical skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful explorations of artistic techniques paired with an encouraging tone that nurtures imaginative expression. Weber’s books invite you to engage hands-on with your craft, blending skill-building with cultural appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-beginners-guide-to-wheel-throwing-by-julia-claire-weber-9781577156499","title":"The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn excellent guide for those aspiring to take up pottery making.\u003c\/em\u003e [...] \u003cem\u003eWhile nothing can replace hands-on instruction, this book comes close.\u003c\/em\u003e ―Library Journal Starred Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady, set, throw! If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel, or if you have ever taken a class and walked away wishing you knew more, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the wheel, from artist and instructor Julia Claire Weber. In \u003cem\u003eThe Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll find all you need to develop the skills (and patience) you need to make your first forms. You'll start at the beginning of the process with a tour through a typical ceramics studio, a discussion of the best clays for throwing, as well as a variety of centering methods. Then unleash your creativity with the chapters that follow. You'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStarter projects like cups, bowls, and plates to hone your skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTutorials on important topics like trimming and handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA unique decal workshop, unlocking the potential of image transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, skill-building is front and centre, with tips and tricks to help you crack the code and make pieces you're proud of. Gallery work from some of today's top artists will inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and those returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books offers the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371487641836,"sku":"9781577156499","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14528283482749.jpg?v=1773226516"},{"product_id":"the-beginners-guide-to-wheel-throwing-by-julia-claire-weber-9781631599354","title":"The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady, set, throw! 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