Lidded container from one piece of clay
In this video, I throw a container with a lid from one piece of clay… This video shows...
Intro to wedging clay
This video introduces the process of wedging clay as part of preparing your clay for throwing. Primarily focusing...
How to throw a pot on the wheel
This video provides a simple summary of the steps involved in throwing a pot. It includes centering, opening...
Media attention on clay dust in studios
Check out this recent story on the ABC ”Interest in pottery as a hobby has exploded, but experts...
Why cover work when it is drying?
Cover work as it dries if your work is; Slow and even drying gives clay the best chance...
Why …. remove glaze from the base of pots?
You clean the base of your pot so that it won’t stick to the kiln shelf during firing....
Temperature and Cones
This worksheet covers how cones are used to indicate heatwork and how this relates to temperature. This worksheet...
Clay rainbow
Make a cute clay rainbow to hang on your wall. Use paper clay if you don’t have access...
Types of clay
Commonly available processed clay types fall into the following broad categories. EarthenwareEarthenware is nonvitreous pottery that has normally...