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Pottery & Ceramics: Technique
See also: Decorative Arts: Pottery & Porcelain
Selected Books
Acero, Raul
Making Ceramic Sculpture: Techniques, Projects, Inspirations
q NK4235.A26 2001
Offers instruction and a gallery of 104 artisans worldwide.
Making Ceramic Sculpture: Techniques, Projects, Inspirations
q NK4235.A26 2001
Offers instruction and a gallery of 104 artisans worldwide.
Britt, John
The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10
Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at the respected Penland School of Crafts, offers a thorough examination of glaze materials, chemistry, and tools, and presents the basics of mixing, application, and firing procedures.
The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10
Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at the respected Penland School of Crafts, offers a thorough examination of glaze materials, chemistry, and tools, and presents the basics of mixing, application, and firing procedures.
The Ceramic Process: A Manual and Source of Inspiration for Ceramic Art and Design
q TP810.5.R45 2005
Covers Materials, method and process, Clay body and casting slip, Preparations prior to making, Handbuilding, Using moulds, Drying, Firing, Glazes, Painting and decoration.
q TP810.5.R45 2005
Covers Materials, method and process, Clay body and casting slip, Preparations prior to making, Handbuilding, Using moulds, Drying, Firing, Glazes, Painting and decoration.
Finch, Joe
Kiln Construction: A Brick by Brick Approach
TT924.F56 2006
Emphasizing practicality at every step in the process, this book will aid potters who are ready to build their own kilns and gain more control and flexibility in their work.
Kiln Construction: A Brick by Brick Approach
TT924.F56 2006
Emphasizing practicality at every step in the process, this book will aid potters who are ready to build their own kilns and gain more control and flexibility in their work.
Mattison, Steve
The Complete Potter: the Complete Reference to Tools, Materials, and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists
TT920.M383 2003x
Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, "The Complete Potter" takes those interested in learning pottery through every phase of the craft, from clay to kiln.
The Complete Potter: the Complete Reference to Tools, Materials, and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists
TT920.M383 2003x
Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, "The Complete Potter" takes those interested in learning pottery through every phase of the craft, from clay to kiln.
Ros i Frigola, Maria Dolors
The Art & Craft of Ceramics
q TT920.R6813 2006x
Lavishly illustrated and visually attractive, it provides both practical and creative information on tools and materials, production processes, glazing, and decorative techniques--including detailed explanations of clays, kilns, and accessories.
The Art & Craft of Ceramics
q TT920.R6813 2006x
Lavishly illustrated and visually attractive, it provides both practical and creative information on tools and materials, production processes, glazing, and decorative techniques--including detailed explanations of clays, kilns, and accessories.
Talking with the Turners: Conversations with Southern Folk Potters
NK4011.T35 2006
"Thematic excerpts transcribed from interviews taped in the field in 1981 and preserved in the folklife resource center of the McKissick Museum of the University of South Carolina with introductory and concluding essays, complementary photography, and a CD recording of the potters' voices."
NK4011.T35 2006
"Thematic excerpts transcribed from interviews taped in the field in 1981 and preserved in the folklife resource center of the McKissick Museum of the University of South Carolina with introductory and concluding essays, complementary photography, and a CD recording of the potters' voices."
Vincentelli, Moira
Women Potters: Transforming Traditions
q NK3785.V55 2004
Some claim that women were the first potters and the earliest pottery techniques (handbuilding) are still used today in many parts of the world, largely by women. Moira Vincentelli proposes that a women's tradition in ceramics is one in which pottery making is intimately connected with female identity.
Women Potters: Transforming Traditions
q NK3785.V55 2004
Some claim that women were the first potters and the earliest pottery techniques (handbuilding) are still used today in many parts of the world, largely by women. Moira Vincentelli proposes that a women's tradition in ceramics is one in which pottery making is intimately connected with female identity.
Return to the topVideos
Art is...Ceramics: Throwing Functional Forms
Ceramist Alleghany Meadows shows how to create functional forms including a drinking mug, a vase, a pitcher with a handle, and a plate. Close-ups of the techniques and cross-sections of the forms bring the process to life.
Ceramist Alleghany Meadows shows how to create functional forms including a drinking mug, a vase, a pitcher with a handle, and a plate. Close-ups of the techniques and cross-sections of the forms bring the process to life.
Art Smart: Handbuilt Clay Sculpture
Demonstrates the ceramic techniques of hard slab, soft slab and press molds to create a sculpture. Includes demonstration of barrel firing and hollowing.
Demonstrates the ceramic techniques of hard slab, soft slab and press molds to create a sculpture. Includes demonstration of barrel firing and hollowing.
Art Smart: Handbuilt Pottery
An introduction to handbuilt pottery techniques. Demonstrates methods of coil pottery construction using stoneware. Shows the use of hard and soft slabs in the construction of porcelain.
An introduction to handbuilt pottery techniques. Demonstrates methods of coil pottery construction using stoneware. Shows the use of hard and soft slabs in the construction of porcelain.
Art Smart: Wheel Thrown Pottery
Presents a demonstration of wheel throwing. Covers bisquing, glazing, and firing.
Presents a demonstration of wheel throwing. Covers bisquing, glazing, and firing.
Ceramics: Handbuilding
These videos present the basic skills of handbuilding: pinch and coil pots and slab forms.
These videos present the basic skills of handbuilding: pinch and coil pots and slab forms.
Ceramics: Throwing Functional Pottery
Part 1 presents pottery techniques using a potter's wheel, showing how to create a casserole dish. Part 2 shows how to make a round bowl, a square bowl, and a teapot.
Part 1 presents pottery techniques using a potter's wheel, showing how to create a casserole dish. Part 2 shows how to make a round bowl, a square bowl, and a teapot.
Getting Started With Clay Video Series
These videos with experienced potter Graham Sheehan cover Beginning Handbuilding, Beginning Raku, Beginning to Glaze and Fire, and Beginning to throw on the potter's wheel.
These videos with experienced potter Graham Sheehan cover Beginning Handbuilding, Beginning Raku, Beginning to Glaze and Fire, and Beginning to throw on the potter's wheel.
The Traditional Art of Making Japanese Pottery: Bond with the Earth
In this video, the 400-year-old tradition of firing pottery in the Takatori kiln on the island of Kyushu is explored. Members of the 11th generation of potters here demonstrate their craft as they work through the entire process of producing their popular Japanese tea ceremony ware.
In this video, the 400-year-old tradition of firing pottery in the Takatori kiln on the island of Kyushu is explored. Members of the 11th generation of potters here demonstrate their craft as they work through the entire process of producing their popular Japanese tea ceremony ware.
Magazines
- American Ceramic Society bulletin
- Ceramics Monthly
Preview issue at website
Web Sites
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American Art Pottery Association
An association of American Pottery collectors and enthusiasts. -
American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
the world's leading organization dedicated to the advancement of ceramics-
Ceramics Monthly
Ceramics arts magazine -
Pottery Making Illustrated
ceramic techniques magazine, includes selected articles online.
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Ceramics Monthly
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Ceramics Today
Ceramics Today is a comprehensive independent ceramics site, begun in 1995 as ClayNet and maintained by Steven Goldate. It is a collection of annotated links. -
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts
A nonprofit educational professional organization of individuals whose interests, talents, or careers are primarily focused on the ceramic arts. -
Potters Council
A membership organization of 2500 studio potters and ceramics artists, you can use the Potters Council website to locate ceramic studios throughout the United States. -
potters.org
The site of the archive for the clayart internet discussion group.
Pittsburgh Resources
Pittsburgh Region - Classes
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Fireborn Studios
24th and Sarah Streets, South Side; 412-488-6835; classes in wheel throwing and hand building; firing services. -
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Classes in wheel throwing, hand building, majolica, earthenware. Fifth and Shady, Shadyside. -
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Classes in ceramics and sculpture. Located in Sewickley, north of Pittsburgh. -
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Offers ceramics, glass, painting, glass, metalsmithing, photography and fabrics classes at their center in Farmington, southeast of Pittsburgh in Fayette County.
Pittsburgh Region - Supplies
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The Clay Place
The Clay Place is a gallery, a gift shop and art supply store, and the meeting place for ceramic enthusiasts. Located in Carnegie, PA. -
Utrecht
Extensive selection of art supplies including pottery tools and clay. Order online or visit their store in Pittsburgh's South Side.
Pennsylvania
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Strictly Functional Pottery National
An exhibition of functional pottery sponsored in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
