A Practical Pottery Jar for Cookies
This practical pottery jar design has a hidden talent - the lid is also a plate to hold cookies for tea time! I learned how to throw this jar in a pottery class at artsPlace with Cam Fisher (a brilliant potter and teacher!) He showed our class how to use a rib to push out the walls make a nice voluminous jar belly as ...
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Creating A Pottery Plate Set You Love
This winter, I had a goal of creating a set of pottery dinner plates for my home. This is my first set and I'm now obsessed with plates. I'm no expert or teacher. My goal here is to share my "lessons learned" for fellow potters so you will avoid my mistakes and create a pottery plate set you love. Let me take you through the ...
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Making a Pottery Table Lamp
Each time I go into pottery class, I give myself a challenge for those 3 hours. My own personal "Pottery Throwdown" - making a pottery table lamp! To fit the space, I knew that it had to be medium size. Additionally, the lamp would have longevity if it was glazed white to go with any décor changes in the future. Then, ...
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Memories of Japan – Homemade Sake Set
For the past year, I've been taking wheel throwing classes at my local arts studio. It's been fun to be able to go to class and practice pottery with others. I love exploring on my own but I also love how many new ideas come about when I'm with others pursuing a common goal. In this case, functional and creative pottery. I ...
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