The Potter's Craft: A Practical Guide for the Studio and Workshop

A practical manual combining technical instruction with aesthetic guidance on ceramic production. It explains distinctions between pottery and porcelain, examines clay properties and preparation, and describes mold-making and plaster work alongside hand-building and progressive wheel-throwing lessons. Subsequent chapters cover turning, assembling large forms, making cups, plates, casting, and tile production. Detailed sections address glaze formulation, varieties (matt, fritted, alkaline), defects and recipes, decoration techniques, and firing methods for different temperatures, concluding with guidance for teaching clay-working to children. The emphasis balances careful craft technique, experimental practice, and instructor-led workshop methods.