Discover everything you need to know to create beautiful ceramics and unleash your pottery potential!

Want to start exploring your creativity with clay and find harmony working with your hands?
Or are you looking to expand your range of skills as a potter? Then Complete Pottery Techniques is the book for you!

With the expert advice of makers working across a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary - Complete Pottery Techniques helps you master every skill needed to bring your ideas to life.

Dive straight in to discover:

-A wide range of pottery forming techniques equipping you with everything you need to bring your designs to life.
-Stunning showcase spreads for each section including beautiful close-up photography.

Did you know that pottery has become a very popular wellness trend in recent years due to its relaxing and restorative qualities? With the expert advice of makers working across a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary - Complete Pottery Techniques can help you master every skill needed to bring your ideas to life.

From modelling to moulding, slabbing to sprigging, this all-encompassing pottery book is a one-stop guide to develop your design skills, taking an in-depth look at forming, decorating and firing, whilst featuring vivid photographs of inspirational pieces to show you what you can achieve using different pottery techniques.

A must-have volume for both pottery beginners and intermediate potters seeking a technical guide alongside their pottery class, or potters of any level seeking inspiration for their ceramic projects.

So whether you're looking to take up a new hobby this New Year, or you simply want to connect with this craft as a form of relaxation and mindfulness, Complete Pottery Techniques can teach you tonnes of techniques and tips so you can master your pottery skills and create beautiful art along the way!

The definitive step-by-step guide to pottery techniques.

About the Author
Jess Jos, creative consultant and main author, is an experienced potter and teacher. She enjoys experimenting with wheel-thrown and handbuilt pieces, creating bespoke commissions for private clients and restaurants. Jess has a BA in Ceramics from Camberwell Art College and is a craftsperson in residence at Stepney City Farm, London. Several other contributors ensure the book covers a broad range of styles.


Book Information
ISBN 9780241381854
Author DK
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint DK
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight(grams) 1380g
Dimensions(mm) 256mm * 220mm * 28mm