The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing
A Complete Course for the Potter's Wheel
by Julia Claire Weber
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Pub Date Dec 21 2021 | Archive Date Dec 06 2021
Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point | Quarry Books
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Description
“An excellent guide for those aspiring to take up pottery making. […] While nothing can replace hands-on instruction, this book comes close.” ―Library Journal Starred Review
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 center, 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?
For beginners and those returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781631599354 |
| PRICE | $26.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 144 |
Featured Reviews
Educator 887454
This is a well written, attractive book that covers all of the basics of throwing pottery on a wheel. It makes the process seem very doable, and not at all daunting. The illustrations are helpful in explaining the procedure, and descriptive.
Kaitlyn C, Librarian
This was really great and I love how there's a ton of pictures as reference. As someone who has never done this, I think I could definitely get a good start from this book!
Cynthia S, Reviewer
The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing A Complete Course for the Potter's Wheel by Julia Claire Weber is a great compendium for a beginner interested in wheel throwing,. When starting out on the wheel trying to keep the basic information straight can be a challenge and there is no way to take notes when one’s hands are covered in clay. One note, this book is not devoted solely to throwing technique but covers the many aspects necessary to successfully complete a pot.
The section on stages of clay with the trouble shooting tips is very useful for any beginner. So many factors can influence the success of a pot but understanding the stages of clay is critical. My favorite section is the one devoted to surface decoration. There is such a wealth of knowledge and so many great tips that I found myself returning to this section several times. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.). This is an excellent reference book that any beginner wheel potter should have in their library.
Leyla J, Reviewer
This is and excellent book for the first time potter. It explains from the basic steps and moves onto more difficult tasks, with easy to follow photo and text explanations.
I love this book and how it truly targets beginners, there are many pottery books on the market, but many just skim through these basic steps, leaving the would be potter frustrated in the fundamentals. I have potted for many years as a hobby and I really recommend this book to beginners and experienced alike.
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