Pottery Making Illustrated Articles (Simple)

Learn to paddle tall, thrown cylinders into flattened bottle forms, giving you a blank canvas to explore surface decoration.

I love throwing and trimming pots off the hump. It’s a versatile technique that fluidly integrates with my studio rhythms. I find that I advocate for throwing off the hump at every workshop.

Like both throwing and handbuilding? Combine the best of both worlds while making these creative vases for your spring flowers.

Years ago when I was learning to throw, my very first assignment was to throw five 6-inch-tall cylinders. I remember struggling so hard just to get to 4 inches. I was so worried I would fail at this t