Overview
Watch a 17-minute pottery tutorial demonstrating the creation of a new angular jug shape on the potter's wheel. Follow along as the process unfolds, from wedging and centering the clay to forming the spout, trimming the jug, attaching the handle, and final clean-up. Learn techniques for crafting more angular pottery forms with added functional elements like spouts and handles. Gain insights into clay conditioning, wheel throwing, and finishing techniques for creating unique ceramic pieces.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Talking clay condition and wedging
- Centring the lump of clay, sorry I didn't weigh the initial piece!
- Spouting the angular form
- Trimming the jug
- The handling process!
- Carving the handle the day after
- Clean up
Taught by
Florian Gadsby