Overview
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Watch a detailed pottery tutorial on throwing and trimming narrow stoneware vases. Learn the process of preparing clay, throwing angular vase forms, and trimming techniques. Observe how to create undercuts and see examples of glaze effects. Follow along as the artist demonstrates each step, from initial clay preparation to final clean-up. Gain insights into functional pottery and see the finished trimmed vessels. Perfect for both beginners and experienced potters looking to refine their skills in creating angular stoneware vases.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Preparing clay, 2 lbs, 907 gram lumps
- Throwing one angular vase form
- Flipping over leather hard vases
- Trimming the vase
- Example of how the glaze 'breaks'
- Trimming the vases base
- Example of how the undercut works
- Trimming montage and discussion of functional pottery
- Finished trimmed vessels
- Clean up
Taught by
Florian Gadsby