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The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing: A Complete Course for the Potter's Wheel (Volume 1) (Essential Ceramics Skills, 1)

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“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 will 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 offers the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 21, 2021


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1631599356


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 54


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.75 x 9.3 inches


Part of series ‏ : ‎ Essential Ceramics Skills


Best Sellers Rank: #1,238,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #41 in Ceramic Art #84 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books)


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    • Amazing!
Format: Hardcover
This book is so incredibly helpful!! It has been my bible ever since I got it. It is written in a perfect way for someone who is beginning and wants the basics laid out for them step by step including images and examples. Things are also very well explained . The book both provided a wealth of knowledge and was not overwhelming. I really love it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024 by Kristen Cox
    • A comprehensive guide of the art form
Format: Hardcover
Contains step by step guides with photos, covers different methods and even contains troubleshooting tips for when things go south. Author is clearly a pro but keeps the steps simple and makes it approachable. Inspiring photos of many works by a variety of artists. Excellent for beginners like me but I think it's comprehensive enough to benefit anyone already involved in the form. Presentation is excellent and would make a wonderful gift. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022 by Dennis M.
    • Nice
Format: Hardcover
This book is excellent.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2025 by Giftmemo
    • I bought this as a gift for a daughter-in-law who'd just received a pottery wheel & she loved it.
Format: Hardcover
I bought this as a gift for a daughter-in-law who'd just received a pottery wheel & and she loved it. She said it was super helpful explaining how to work with it since she'd been introduced to it in an art class she'd taken prior. Since she wasn't a complete beginner, she found the explanations to be beneficial and not too remedial. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024 by Avid Book Buyer
    • Lots of good information
Format: Hardcover
Admittedly, I did get help as I went through "The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing: A Complete Course for the Potter's Wheel" by Julia Claire Webber. By "help", I mean access to a wheel and space so it took me awhile to find time to get through some of the projects. That said, I really enjoyed the process. The opening chapters on basics and tools was clear and concise. The projects were easy to understand in terms of planning and executing. Like anything, practice makes progress but I was pleased with my efforts. It is for beginner's and that fits for me. It does make space for inspiration to continue. It does take time, at least for me, but this guide is worth the time and the information provided does help a beginner like myself. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2022 by sanoe.net
    • Don't hesitate, just buy it!
Format: Hardcover
This book is amazing for anyone interested in clay. It is very informative and clearly explains processes, terms and techniques. The visuals in the pictures are also helpful. The author teaches how to make several different types of pieces walking you through each step, all the up through glazing. 10 out of 10, definitely recommend this book to others. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022 by Colleen Dunning
    • Buy it now!! Buy it now!!
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This book is so well done!! It is perfect not only for beginners but for anyone with an interest in clay that wants to expand their skills. It provides clear step by steps for several ceramic techniques such as sgraffito, decals, underglaze transfers, pulling handles, and many more. It also demonstrates these techniques by highlighting so many talented artists' work in the field right now. I can see this book being a required purchase for any high school, college, or community center pottery class. Plus I love seeing kick-ass women like Julia Claire Weber make kick-ass work! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022 Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022 by s.tovey
    • Fantastic pottery book!
Format: Hardcover
I’m a seasoned potter but there are still so many cool tips and tricks in this book, I’d highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take their pottery skills to the next level! I especially love all the step-by-step photos. It’s a joy to read and look at!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022 by B.

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