Florian Gadsby Courses

Throwing Handmade Pouring Vessels - Making Pottery from Beginning to End

4 reviews

Comprehensive guide to creating handmade pouring vessels, from throwing and trimming to glazing and firing. Includes detailed steps, techniques, and a final pour test demonstration.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Throw and Trim a Small Pottery Plate - ASMR Version

2 reviews

Detailed ASMR guide on throwing and trimming a small pottery plate, covering techniques from clay preparation to final trimming, with visual examples of finished pieces.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Vase's Journey - Iron, Refires & Failures

Detailed journey of creating a unique stoneware vase, from mixing iron spangles to multiple firings, resulting in a metal-like finish. Showcases advanced pottery techniques and the iterative nature of ceramic art.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Glazing a Large, Sculptural Stoneware Bowl - ASMR Edition

Experience the mesmerizing process of glazing, firing, and finishing a large stoneware bowl in this ASMR video. Watch as the artist transforms raw clay into a stunning sculptural piece through meticulous techniques.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How I Film and Photograph My Pottery

Comprehensive guide on filming and photographing pottery, covering equipment, techniques, and editing processes in Photoshop and Lightroom. Includes Q&A and tips for creating social media content.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Throwing a 4 Kilogram Vase - ASMR Edition

Experience the soothing process of creating a large angular vase from 4kg of stoneware clay, from wedging to shaping, in this ASMR-style pottery demonstration.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Make a Large Pottery Jar - From Beginning to End

Comprehensive guide to creating a large pottery jar, covering clay preparation, throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing techniques for both electric and gas kilns.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Tall Pottery Vases from Beginning to End

Comprehensive guide to crafting tall pottery vases, covering clay preparation, throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing techniques. Ideal for pottery enthusiasts seeking to master the art of creating elegant bud vases.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Throw and Trim a Bowl with Informative Cross Sections

Comprehensive pottery tutorial with cross-sections and diagrams, covering clay preparation, bowl throwing, trimming techniques, and thickness considerations for creating stoneware bowls.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Packing a Kiln Load of Pottery and Gas Firing in Reduction - Narrated Version

Comprehensive guide to packing, firing, and unpacking pottery in a gas kiln, demonstrating reduction firing techniques and post-firing cleanup processes.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Make a Handled Pottery Jug From Beginning to End - Narrated Version

Comprehensive guide to creating a handled stoneware jug, covering throwing, trimming, handling, glazing, and reduction firing techniques. Perfect for pottery enthusiasts seeking to enhance their skills.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Trimming Heavily Grogged Stoneware Clay - ASMR Edition

Immersive ASMR tutorial on trimming stoneware clay bowls, showcasing various techniques and clay types. Offers insights into the pottery process with detailed demonstrations and expert tips.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pottery Trimming Techniques and Tips - Florian Gadsby's Approach

Learn expert techniques for trimming pottery, including centering, tool use, and finishing, developed over 15 years of experience. Gain insights into subtle tricks that enhance the process and final product.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building a Stoneware Teapot - Assembling the Parts

Step-by-step demonstration of assembling a stoneware teapot, from trimming and fitting parts to attaching spout and handle, with insights into the craftsmanship of pottery-making.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Experimenting With New Pottery Handles - ASMR Edition

Explore innovative pottery handle designs in this ASMR-style tutorial. Learn techniques for creating angular handles to match cylindrical mugs, from pulling and shaping to carving and finishing.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video