Give your hands a workout with beautiful clay
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Handbuilt, a potter's guide : master timeless techniques, explore newx forms, dig and process your own clay by Melissa WeissIn this book, Melissa provides you with a solid course on slab and pinch-pot techniques that allow beginning students to master the basics and progress through finished wares.Looking to go a little deeper? Melissa also offers her unique knowledge of how to dig and process local clays for use in pottery, and for the techniques she has developed for creating unique glazes with ash, salt, and other dry materials.
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Making pottery you can use by Jacqui AtkinEveryone who owns a beloved mug that has just the right handle, an agreeably "deep" cereal bowl, or a plate that fits perfectly in the dishwasher knows that once you've found these pieces, you wish you had more of them. In Making Pottery You Can Use, you'll learn how to create the pieces that will work best for you. Each element of the creative process is explained, including:- Deciding the function of the item
- Working out proportions and making basic drawings
- Choosing the right clay and tools
- Design decisions, techniques to consider, variations to contemplate
- Picking the best method: throwing, slabbing, or coiling
- Choosing food-safe glazes, and more
Successful teacher, designer, and author Jacqui Atkin explains how to throw and hand-build pieces that are beautiful and practical, from plates, cups, and saucers to casserole dishes, pitchers, and tureens. Get started today and you'll have pieces that marry beauty, form, and function, and are perfect for all of your needs.
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Ceramics for beginners : animals & figures by Susan HallsWith plenty of how-to images, this accessible beginner’s guide teaches the art of making beautiful ceramic figures—both human and animal. Anyone who has ever rolled a “snake” out of clay or pinched a piecrust can easily complete the 12 skill-building projects here. Master teacher Susan Halls explores four basic techniques: pinching, slab building, coiling, and dowel work. Learn how to pinch a pot with a deep bowl shape, and use this technique to construct a plump pig. With the slab building method, you can make an enchanting bird-relief tile or turn a favorite family photo into a delightful diorama. The book also offers invaluable advice on setting up a studio or home workspace, using slips, and choosing a glaze.
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The Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques by Peter CosentinoInside, discover all the major pottery techniques used the world over, from time-honoured traditional methods to exciting new developments. These include coiling, combing, resist decoration, sgraffito, slabbing and texturing clay. Once you've learnt these essential techniques, put your new skills into practice with a wealth of inspirational examples, ranging from bowls, vases and cups, to plaques, spheres and sculpture.
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Beginner's guide to pottery & ceramics : everything you need to know to start making beautiful ceramics by Jacqui AtkinStep-by-step photographs and clear instructions will guide you through the core techniques, including pinching and coiling and throwing and trimming. Discover inspirational projects as your skills progress, from simple coiled vases with painted decoration to marbled clay boxes with transparent glazes. Learn how to decorate and fire your clay vessels with myriad textures, using methods such as inlays, slips, sgraffito, feathering, burnishing and resist.
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Pinch pottery : functional, modern handbuilding
by Susan Halls
Presents information on making pinch pottery, including creating complex structures by combining simple shapes and the basics of color and surface decoration, plus step-by-step, illustrated instructions for nine pottery projects
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Trivia Night - LOCATION CHANGE (NIC)
Tuesday, January 29, 6:30 pm
Community Room
This program was originally scheduled at 95th St. but has been moved to the Community Room at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Participants' knowledge will be tested on a variety of topics during a fun evening of trivia. Compete individually or as part of a team. *Register.
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Crafting in the Chinese New Year (NBL) Thursday, January 24, 7:00 pm Program Room Create Chinese New Year décor while learning about the holiday. Bring in good luck and health for the year of the Pig. All materials provided. *Register.Thursday, Jan. 24 Thursday, Jan. 31 at NIC.
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