Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook : A Comprehensive Guide to Throwing Beautiful, Functional Pots

Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook : A Comprehensive Guide to Throwing Beautiful, Functional Pots
ISBN: 9781617690228
Publication Date: 1 May 2013

At one time or another, every potter gets frustrated at the wheel.

Whether struggling to centre the clay or attach a handle with precision, potters of all levels crave advice and answers, and world-renowned ceramicist and YouTube sensation Simon Leach has plenty to give. In Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook a book-and-DVD packaged presents clear tutorials and loads of original instruction on all of the core techniques, from studio setup to basic throwing, to applying appendages, trimming, glazing, and firing.

For each technique, detailed step-by-step photography captures the subtle, intricate movements that typically fly by too fast to be learned when watching a video lesson; callouts then lead readers to the relevant video on the DVD so they can see the technique demonstrated in real time an ideal combination that makes learning from the master easy.

About the Author

Simon Leach is an internationally recognised ceramicist, descending from a family that has lead in the ceramics field since the early 20th century. Simon's grandfather, Bernard Leach is famous for introducing the Western world to Eastern studio philosophies. His father, David, is known for expanding ceramics education in England and Europe. Simon has gained celebrity status in his field, most notably for his YouTube videos covering basic ceramics techniques. In addition to the popular videos, he teaches a dozen workshops throughout America and has just started teaching a live webcam series.