Creating Curves with Clay with Martha Grover
Martha Grover demonstrates how she creates her signature curvy forms from wheel thrown and handbuilt parts. She begins by explaining the four basic components of each of her pieces then combines those components in different ways to create six examples of her elegant forms (plus a bonus project!). In addition, Martha explains her meticulous glazing process. And, although she loves the soft, seductive nature of porcelain, Martha’s techniques can be easily adapted to any clay, firing range or decorating style.
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - 4 Components
- Chapter 2 - Mug
- Chapter 3 - Butter Box
- Chapter 4 - Pitcher
- Chapter 5 - Serving Tray
- Chapter 6 - Double Basket
- Chapter 7 - Tulip Vase
- Chapter 8 - Glazing
- Conclusion
- Bonus - Bowl
- Bonus - Ewer
About the Artist
Martha Grover is a functional potter, creating thrown and altered porcelain pieces. She attended Bennington College in Vermont, where she received her undergraduate degree in architecture. After a post-baccalaureate year in ceramics at Syracuse University, she decided to pursue a graduate degree in clay. In 2007, Martha received her MFA in ceramics from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Martha has completed residencies at Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in Helena, Montana, and Red Lodge Clay Center in Red Lodge, Montana. She received the Taunt Fellowship at the Archie Bray Foundation in 2010. To learn more about Martha and her work, please visit www.marthagrover.com.
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I LOVE these pieces! Question, if maybe I can get an answer! Any tips on how to cut and get EVEN cuts on the bottom to get even height on the feet! I tried the bowl and is tricky, I end up cutting too much trying to even the curve between the feet of the bowl. I will keep trying.
Thanks,
Nancy
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Thank you very much
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Enjoying viewing lots of your wonderfull videos through clayflicks
I have a question though: how is it possible to acces the extra material that is on the dvd, like recipes for the slib or glazes used ? I was not able to find a link to these sections.
Caroline Belgium
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Hi Caroline, we are slowly adding the bonus materials to CLAYflicks. I’ve added Martha’s bonus materials in the Photo Gallery section of her page. – CAN Staff