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The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing

A Complete Course for the Potter's Wheel
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The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing by Julia Claire Weber is the perfect introduction for aspiring potters eager to master the pottery wheel. Beginning with an overview of the ceramics studio, clay types, and centering methods, the book guides you through essential techniques to create your first pieces. You'll find clear tutorials on throwing cups, bowls, and plates, as well as lessons on trimming, attaching handles, and even a unique decal workshop to personalise your work. Inspirational gallery showcases from leading contemporary artists round out a comprehensive guide designed to build your confidence and creativity at the wheel.
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This book is ideal for beginners who are either new to wheel throwing or those who have tried a class and want a thorough, step-by-step resource to improve their skills. It's excellent for anyone interested in practical arts and crafts, especially pottery enthusiasts looking to develop foundational techniques with guidance from a skilled instructor.

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The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing is a friendly, contemporary take on the classic wheel-throwing book-perfect for new and returning ceramic artists.

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Ready, 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. Welcome to the wheel, from artist and instructor Julia Claire Weber.

In The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing, 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:

  • Starter projects like cups, bowls, and plates to hone your skills.
  • Tutorials on important topics like trimming and handles.
  • A unique decal workshop, unlocking the potential of image transfer.

Throughout 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 are sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first?

Series: Essential Ceramics Skills

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631599354

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: 200 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Julia Claire Weber is a full-time studio artist (Julia Claire Clay) and a part-time gallery manager. An alumni of the Odyssey Clayworks residency program, Julia was previously studio manager of Clayspace in Erie, PA and is a graduate of the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ceramics program. Julia keeps a full teaching schedule at craft and art centers across the country and her work has been widely featured and displayed, including exhibitions at NCECA, Pottery Northwest, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Objective Clay, and the Touchstone Center for Crafts. In print, Julia's work can be seen in Amazing Glaze, Creative Pottery, Ceramics Monthly, Ceramic Arts Daily, and more.

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