The Potter's Space
Working with clay takes space, and depending on what you are doing, you will have specific needs. In addition to literal space, there is also the "space" of thought and idea. We will explore both literal and conceptual aspects of the potter's space.
Start Out With Clay
Pottery can be a mild interest, consuming little of your time or money, or it can become a major part of your life. If you are just starting out, it is a good idea to try pottery out either in a beginner’s class or by buying a bit of clay and doing some hand building on your own. If you are starting out on your own, there may be some questions that you have as how to begin.
Pottery can be a mild interest, consuming little of your time or money, or it can become a major part of your life. If you are just starting out, it is a good idea to try pottery out either in a beginner’s class or by buying a bit of clay and doing some hand building on your own. If you are starting out on your own, there may be some questions that you have as how to begin.
Three Foundations of Pottery Skills
Your pottery skills will be greatly enhanced if you know the three foundations underlying of pottery-making. Your development as a potter rests squarely on practice, experience, and experimentation.
Your pottery skills will be greatly enhanced if you know the three foundations underlying of pottery-making. Your development as a potter rests squarely on practice, experience, and experimentation.
Clay in Three Dimensions
Clay is a three dimensional media. Working in three dimensions is best accomplished when you have a knowledge base to work from.
Clay is a three dimensional media. Working in three dimensions is best accomplished when you have a knowledge base to work from.
How to Photograph Pottery
Knowing how to photograph pottery can make a sometimes frustrating experience into a rewarding one.
Knowing how to photograph pottery can make a sometimes frustrating experience into a rewarding one.
How to Pack Pottery for Mailing and Shipping
Safely packing pottery to mail or ship it takes the knowledge of how to pack it so it won't break.
Safely packing pottery to mail or ship it takes the knowledge of how to pack it so it won't break.
Pottery Legends and Tales
Pottery has a rich history, which includes a number of legends and tales. Some are very much the stuff of folklore, but many have a touch of plausibility. Here, with no further ado, are a collection of pottery legends for your enjoyment.
Pottery has a rich history, which includes a number of legends and tales. Some are very much the stuff of folklore, but many have a touch of plausibility. Here, with no further ado, are a collection of pottery legends for your enjoyment.
Identifying and Collecting Pottery FAQ
I am often asked to help people identify pottery they have purchased. Here are some answers and guidelines to help you if you wish to know more about the pottery you have added to your collection.
I am often asked to help people identify pottery they have purchased. Here are some answers and guidelines to help you if you wish to know more about the pottery you have added to your collection.