POTTERY for BEGINNERS
A beginner’s guide to the
wonderful world of ceramics
by Kara Leigh Ford
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Ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren’t sure where to begin?
This is your book. I will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities.
You may have done pottery at school or you might never have touched clay in your life. I will help you build your confidence and knowledge from the ground up. Learning pottery has never been more approachable or fun.
We start with hand building: I will teach you the meditative methods behind your first mug, spoon set or soap dish.
“This stunning book should be on every potter’s shelves, whether beginner or professional. Jam-packed with incredible tips and ideas, this book is as informative as it is beautiful. Kara Leigh Ford is an inspiration!”
Elizabeth Macneal, potter and author of Circus of Wonders
Even more advanced potters can learn lots from each other and I packed the book full of dozens of techniques, tips and projects to inspire you and build upon knowledge you already have.
Foreword by world renowned potter and author of ‘Advanced Pottery’ and ‘The Handbook of Glaze Recipes’, Linda Bloomfield
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Want a sneak peek?
I recorded an IGTV live of one of my very favourite throwing projects from the book, and you can watch the replay above.
When you’re ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro.
Each stand-alone piece builds upon a skill introduced in the previous project: Craft all ten and you’ve learned pottery’s fundamentals!
“Kara has generously provided knowledge for any budding ceramicist wishing to work with clay. Her words are insightful, clear and refreshingly practical. Learning with Kara feels like learning with a dear friend.”
Tara Brault, potter and founder of Pitch Pine Pottery
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About the author
As a mostly self-taught potter, I’m still close enough to the start of my pottery journey to remember clearly what it was like to be a beginner and how scary and overwhelming all the different pottery terms were. My aim with this book is to demystify pottery for you and explain everything you need to know to simply get started….I have been a full time pottery for 6 years. I have sold my work via shops and galleries all over the world. I teach pottery via my online Pottery Club.
“This is the book I wish I’d had when I started out.”
Joe Thompson, potter and founder of Old Forge Creations
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