Resources for further study

I hope you enjoyed our (very) brief introduction to making pots on the potters wheel, and that you'll consider continuing your study and practice:

Take another class
Next semester, I'll be offering a 10-week "Making Pots on the Potters Wheel" course for both new and returning pottery students. Returning students can use the class as a refresher or work on larger, taller, & more complex pots (pitchers, bowl sets, plates, etc.)

I definitely encourage you to take a class with another teacher- you'll gain an entirely new perspective on making pots.

Registration for Fall leisure courses begins August 23.

Paint your own Paint-your own at Reitz Union Arts & Crafts Center (There is no membership or hourly fee required to paint the pre-formed bisque pieces. The pottery pieces are priced to include glazes that you can paint on the pots and the firing of the pieces.)

Do-Art is a local privately-owned studio that also offers paint-your own pottery ($9 studio fee for adults; http://www.doart.com)

Books, magazines & videos: Most of these are available either at the Architecture & Fine Arts Library (www.uflib.ufl.edu/afa/) or at the Headquarters branch of the Alachua County Library System in downtown Gainesville (http://acld.lib.fl.us/)

Ceramics Monthly http://ceramicartsdaily.org/ceramics-monthly/
Monthly magazine about ceramic art and pottery.


Studio Potter http://www.studiopotter.org/
Quarterly not-for profit journal exploring the aesthetics and philosohpy of making pottery by hand. Each issue focuses on a particualr issue. Next issue (Jan 2010) is about money.


Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed: The Secrets of Perfect Throwing Shown in Unique Cutaway Photography by Mary Chappelhow
http://www.amazon.com/Thrown-Pottery-Techniques-Revealed-Photography/dp/087349346X
"This comprehensive guide takes the mystery out of throwing clay by revealing in step-by-step demonstrations precisely what is happening at each point in the throwing process. With clear photography, instructive text and unique cutaway photographs, potters will easily learn throwing techniques and how to make beautiful objects."

Pottery Form by Daniel Rhodes
http://www.amazon.com/Pottery-Form-Daniel-Rhodes/dp/048643513X
"This well-illustrated book by a professional potter and teacher offers practical information about the processes of pottery making as well as insights into the meaning, history, and spirit of pottery forms. 177 striking photographs reveal the craft's subtleties and mysterious beauty."

Cheers,
Jay