Advice on getting started sourcing and selecting materials, equipment needed and step-by-step instruction to working on the wheel Technical throwing instruction making typical forms consistently for use at the table, plus a more extensive sequence on creating a teapot Practical glazing information chemistry, application and how to create durable glazes for producing functional pottery, as well as advice on firing your work and different firing methods Emphasis on design ideas to experiment with that can add meaning and context to your tableware
Master the art of designing and throwing pottery for the table, and enjoy the unique relationship between food and tableware Practical and accessible, personal and technical, this inspiring book is invaluable for all makers, whatever their experience, who want to create wheel-thrown tableware. It is written by Catherine and Matt West who share the knowledge and passion so evident in their own work, and explores the overlapping notions of craft, design and small-batch production. Richly illustrated with over 300 photos and with detailed step-by-step sequences, it celebrates the slow-nature of making by hand and explains how to make consistent pieces that add joy and meaning to the table.
