The Urban Potter: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Hand-Building Bowls, Plates, Pots and More (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781914239700)

An illustrated step-by-step guide to making 20 unique handcrafted ceramics with simple, natural shapes and neutral tones without a kiln.

With more and more people turning towards a slower way of life, away from endless screen time, creative pursuits like hand-building pottery are having their own boom. The Urban Potter is for those interested in expressing themselves through the ancient, tactile art of hand-building ceramics, while also being a guide to creating unique pieces.

Emily's naturally wheel-free, unique style favors simple yet interesting imperfect shapes. Her focus is on reconnecting with hand-building techniques of the past, resulting in gorgeously rustic, one-off pieces that explicitly and deliberately reject the myth of perfection. Step-by-step projects include kitchenware, decorative accessories and more (soap holders, multi-functional jars). All the techniques involved, from moulding to glazing, are fully explained. By the end of the book you will have learned how to create 20 beautifully one-off handcrafted pieces, while leaning into the joys of slow ceramics and the mindful, relaxing, patient nature of the art.

Author: Emily Proctor
ISBN-10: 1914239709
ISBN-13: 9781914239700
Publisher: Kyle Books
Language: English
Published: 05/09/2023
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.50w x 0.80d