The Potter's Craft: A Practical Guide for the Studio and Workshop

Drawing on more than three decades of hands‑on experience, this guide offers a thoughtful blend of craft and science for anyone who wants to work with clay. The author’s voice is modest yet confident, encouraging readers to experiment, think independently, and treat each step as a sign‑post rather than a rigid rule. The tone feels like a seasoned instructor sharing lessons learned in summer workshops and studio practice, making the material feel both accessible and trustworthy.

The book walks you through every stage of pottery, from the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel to shaping larger forms and mastering alkaline glazes. Illustrated with clear photographs, it includes special sections on teaching children to work with clay and on the chemistry behind successful finishes. Practical tips, warnings, and illustrative plates accompany the text, giving listeners a concrete sense of how to translate theory into beautiful, functional pieces in their own studios.